Swansea City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 January

Swansea City U21

2nd place in England U21 League Cup

1-1

Nottingham Forest U21
Win Probability 47%

23/01/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21

1st place in England U21 League Cup

England U21 League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Swansea City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 on 23 January 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Swansea City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 preview before placing your bet.

Swansea City U21 will face Nottingham Forest U21 in England U21 League Cup on January 23, 2026 at 15:00.
Swansea City U21 are currently 2nd with 10 points after 6 matches.
Nottingham Forest U21 sit 1st with 16 points from 6 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.85.

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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2026-01-23

Swansea City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 - Prediction & Odds

Swansea City U21

Nottingham Forest U21

2026-01-23 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/01/2026

Group G	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Nottingham Forest U21	16	6	5	1	0	10	3	7
02 Swansea City U21	10	6	3	1	2	14	9	5
03 Wolverhampton U21	7	6	2	1	3	9	11	-2
04 Millwall U21	1	6	0	1	5	7	17	-10

Head To Head

28/11/2025 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21

1 - 0

Swansea City U21

ENG U21LC

06/05/2015 14:00

Nottingham Forest U21

2 - 2

Swansea City U21

ENG U21D2

29/09/2014 09:00

Nottingham Forest U21

2 - 5

Swansea City U21

ENG U21D2

Nottingham Forest U21

33%

Draw

33%

Swansea City U21

33%

Swansea City U21 Last 6 matches

16/01/2026 09:30

Millwall U21 2 - 5 Swansea City U21

ENG U21D2

13/01/2026 09:00

Bristol City U21 1 - 1 Swansea City U21

ENG U21D2

20/12/2025 09:00

Millwall U21 1 - 5 Swansea City U21

ENG U21LC

13/12/2025 09:30

Swansea City U21 2 - 3 Wolverhampton U21

ENG U21LC

03/12/2025 09:00

Swansea City U21 0 - 3 Brentford U21

ENG U21D2

28/11/2025 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 1 - 0 Swansea City U21

ENG U21LC

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest U21

19/01/2026 15:20

Nottingham Forest U21 2 - 0 Paris Saint Germain U21

PLI CUP

12/01/2026 15:00

Blackburn Rovers U21 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

22/12/2025 15:00

Wolverhampton U21 0 - 1 Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21LC

16/12/2025 15:00

Millwall U21 1 - 4 Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21LC

12/12/2025 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 2 - 1 Millwall U21

ENG U21LC

03/12/2025 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 1 - 1 SL Benfica B

PLI CUP

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 League Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Swansea City U21

Nottingham Forest U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.25

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.93

Scored

Avg. per game

0.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

26 (65%)14 (35%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

17 (41%)24 (59%)

Swansea City U21

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest U21

Under /Over

(85%)34 6(15%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(63%)26 15(37%)

Under /Over

(53%)21 19(47%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(34%)14 27(66%)

Under /Over

(60%)24 16(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)15 26(63%)

/Yes

(65%)26 14(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(39%)16 25(61%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Swansea City U21

Nottingham Forest U21

Shots

Swansea City U21

Total shots

11.51 avg / game

Blocked

8 total

Avg. 2.67

Nottingham Forest U21

Total shots

10.85 avg / game

Blocked

54 total

Avg. 2.70

Swansea City U21 Pass Nottingham Forest U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

1769

Avg. 354 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Swansea City U21

3266

Avg. 81.65 / game

Nottingham Forest U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

2009

Avg. 49.00 / game

OTHERS

Swansea City U21

Played games

Nottingham Forest U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.34

4.75

190

Corners

226

5.51

0.00

Throw-ins

2.22

1.25

Offsides

1.71

0.53

GK saves

2.07

Swansea City U21

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.75

1.71

0.10

0.02

6.13

245

Fouls

427

10.41

0.00

Tackles

1.22

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

Betiball.com's prediction for Swansea City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 on 23 January 2026 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 League Cup 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.

Swansea City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Swansea 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 League Cup 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 League Cup standings and the England U21 League Cup form table to understand exactly where Swansea 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 League Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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