Stoke City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 18

Stoke City U21

L L W D L

19th place in England U21 Premier League

3-1

18/12/2023 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21

W W D W D

14th place in England U21 Premier League

England U21 Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Stoke City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 on December 18, 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Stoke City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 preview before placing for you.

Stoke City U21 are currently 19th with 23 points after 20 matches.
Nottingham Forest U21 sit 14th with 28 points from 20 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Nottingham Forest U21 to win with probability 51%.
Head-to-head history favors Nottingham Forest U21, who have won 2 of the last 2 meetings. Stoke City U21 have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

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Score.

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Weather

15:00

2023-12-18

Stoke City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 - Prediction & Odds

Stoke City U21

Nottingham Forest U21

2023-12-18 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Tottenham U21	46	20	14	4	2	54	28	26
02 West Ham U21	42	20	13	3	4	53	29	24
03 Fulham U21	38	20	11	5	4	52	30	22
04 Chelsea U21	36	20	11	3	6	53	32	21
05 Arsenal U21	36	20	10	6	4	47	33	14
06 Reading U21	35	20	10	5	5	35	35	0
07 Sunderland U21	34	20	10	4	6	45	32	13
08 Liverpool U21	33	20	10	3	7	34	27	7
09 Crystal Palace U21	31	20	9	4	7	49	42	7
10 Wolverhampton U21	31	20	9	4	7	39	36	3
11 Middlesbrough U21	31	20	9	4	7	38	39	-1
12 Manchester United U21	29	20	8	5	7	56	43	13
13 Brighton U21	29	20	8	5	7	35	38	-3
14 Nottingham Forest U21	28	20	7	7	6	30	33	-3
15 Blackburn Rovers U21	27	20	8	3	9	41	58	-17
16 Aston Villa U21	25	20	7	4	9	40	48	-8
17 Southampton U21	24	20	7	3	10	43	47	-4
18 Norwich City U21	23	20	7	2	11	43	42	1
19 Stoke City U21	23	20	7	2	11	38	55	-17
20 Leicester City U21	20	20	5	5	10	33	41	-8
21 West Bromwich U21	19	20	5	4	11	24	36	-12
22 Newcastle U21	19	20	5	4	11	29	46	-17
23 Manchester City U21	18	20	4	6	10	32	50	-18
24 Leeds United U21	18	20	5	3	12	28	48	-20
25 Everton U21	17	20	4	5	11	25	40	-15
26 Derby County U21	16	20	5	1	14	30	38	-8

Head To Head

15/01/2023 11:00

Stoke City U21

1 - 2

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

17/10/2022 14:00

Nottingham Forest U21

4 - 1

Stoke City U21

ENG U21

Stoke City U21

Draw

Nottingham Forest U21

100%

Stoke City U21 Last 6 matches

05/11/2023 09:20

Blackburn Rovers U21 3 - 6 Stoke City U21 ENG U21

29/09/2023 14:00

Middlesbrough U21 4 - 1 Stoke City U21 ENG U21

25/09/2023 14:00

Stoke City U21 0 - 2 Tottenham U21 ENG U21

01/09/2023 14:00

Leeds United U21 2 - 1 Stoke City U21 ENG U21

26/08/2023 07:00

Manchester United U21 10 - 1 Stoke City U21 ENG U21

21/08/2023 14:00

Stoke City U21 2 - 1 Wolverhampton U21 ENG U21

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest U21

13/12/2023 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 0 - 2 Hertha BSC Berlin Youth PLI CUP

05/12/2023 15:00

Doncaster Rovers 3 - 0 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG JPT

01/12/2023 15:00

West Ham U21 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21

21/11/2023 15:45

Accrington Stanley 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG JPT

11/11/2023 09:00

Newcastle U21 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21LC

03/11/2023 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 2 - 2 Wolverhampton U21 ENG U21

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 Premier Le...

Played games

Stoke City U21

112

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Goals

Scored

166

Avg. per game

1.48

Conceded

251

Avg. per game

2.24

Scored

247

Avg. per game

1.55

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 112 matches

YesNo

87 (78%)25 (22%)

In last 112 matches

NoYes

121 (76%)38 (24%)

Stoke City U21

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest U21

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(76%)34 11(24%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Stoke City U21

Nottingham Forest U21

Shots

Stoke City U21

Total shots

9.34 avg / game

Blocked

48 total

Avg. 2.29

Nottingham Forest U21

Total shots

10.27 avg / game

Blocked

63 total

Avg. 2.52

Stoke City U21 Pass Nottingham Forest U21

Total passes

185

Avg. 185 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

4508

Avg. 376 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Stoke City U21

7793

Avg. 69.58 / game

Nottingham Forest U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

7459

Avg. 46.91 / game

OTHERS

Stoke City U21

112

Played games

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.12

Clean sheets

0.35

3.71

415

Corners

754

4.74

0.44

Throw-ins

0.57

0.53

Offsides

0.59

1.09

122

GK saves

107

0.67

Stoke City U21

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.03

227

256

1.61

0.11

0.06

3.66

410

Fouls

588

3.70

0.23

Tackles

166

1.04

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How We Build the Stoke City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Stoke City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 on 18 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England U21 Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Stoke City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Stoke City U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest U21's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England U21 Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England U21 Premier League standings and the England U21 Premier League form table to understand exactly where Stoke City U21 and Nottingham Forest U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England U21 Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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