Burton Albion vs Nottingham Forest U21 predictions, Sep 22, 2026

Sep 19, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English EFL Trophy, on Tuesday,

Burton

Nottingham Forest U21

Score, Highlights

Short Preview

As Burton Albion prepares to host Nottingham Forest U21 in the English EFL Trophy on September 22, 2026, both teams come into the match with contrasting recent forms. Burton Albion has struggled recently, managing only one victory in their last five matches, reflecting challenges in both attack and defense. They will need to find their rhythm quickly to make an impact at home.

On the other hand, Nottingham Forest U21 has shown a more promising trend, with three wins in their last five outings. Their attacking play has been more fluid, and their confidence will likely be bolstered by their recent successes. This youthful squad has the potential to exploit any defensive lapses from the hosts.

Bookmakers currently favor Burton with odds of 1.64 for a home win, while Nottingham Forest U21 is at 4.22. Our model assigns a probability of 60.5% for a home win, highlighting the home advantage, but a 24.6% chance for a draw and 19.9% for an away victory suggests a more competitive encounter than the odds imply. Ultimately, while Burton’s home ground might provide an edge, Nottingham Forest U21 could pose a significant threat, making it essential for both sides to capitalize on their respective strengths.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-09-19T17:52:03+00:00.

Burton
58.1%		 Draw
22%		 Nottingham U21
19.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

00:00 / 90:00 GEO restrictions apply. Funded account required or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. 18+

!!!!! Information about video stream is absent for now

Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.57 4.35 4.71
betsson 1.55 4.05 4.90
MarathonBet 1.51 4.20 5.01
WilliamHill 1.54 4.25 4.60
Pinnacle 1.6 4.32 4.64
Best for US Customers 1.64 4.00 4.20

Latest Results

19.09.26 Burton Albion – Mansfield Town – 2:2
12.09.26 Oxford United – Burton Albion – 3:0
05.09.26 Burton Albion – Cambridge United – 2:2
02.09.26 Burton Albion – AFC Wimbledon – 4:1
29.08.26 Notts County – Burton Albion – 2:1		 18.09.26 West Bromwich Albion U21 – Nottingham Forest U21 – 1:3
14.09.26 Nottingham Forest U21 – Burnley U21 – 1:0
08.09.26 Scunthorpe United – Nottingham Forest U21 – 2:1
28.08.26 Nottingham Forest U21 – Manchester City U21 – 2:1
24.08.26 Sunderland U21 – Nottingham Forest U21 – 5:1

Facts

  • The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
  • Burton may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
  • Bookmakers give the edge to Burton for this game.
  • No recent head-to-head matches have been recorded between these two competitors.

    • Standings

    Group 1

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Sheffield Wed 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Accrington 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Salford 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Sunderland U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 2

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Wigan 1 1 0 0 0 3:2 3
    2 Blackpool 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Crewe 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Aston Villa U21 1 0 0 0 1 2:3 0

    Group 3

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Newcastle Utd U21 1 1 0 0 0 3:1 3
    2 Bradford City 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Rotherham 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 York City 1 0 0 0 1 1:3 0

    Group 4

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Chesterfield 1 1 0 0 0 5:3 3
    2 Manchester City U21 2 1 0 0 1 7:6 3
    3 Port Vale 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Mansfield 1 0 0 0 1 1:4 0

    Group 5

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Stockport County 1 1 0 0 0 6:3 3
    2 Tranmere 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Shrewsbury 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Everton U21 1 0 0 0 1 3:6 0

    Group 6

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Grimsby 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Notts County 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Burton 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Nottingham U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 7

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Barnsley 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Oldham 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Fleetwood 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Leeds U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 8

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Huddersfield 1 1 0 0 0 3:1 3
    2 Rochdale 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Liverpool U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Doncaster 1 0 0 0 1 1:3 0

    Group 9

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Exeter 1 1 0 0 0 2:0 3
    2 Cheltenham 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Oxford Utd 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Tottenham U21 1 0 0 0 1 0:2 0

    Group 10

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Leicester 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Walsall 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Stevenage 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Fulham U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 11

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Wycombe 2 1 0 1 0 3:2 4
    2 Reading 1 0 1 0 0 1:1 2
    3 Chelsea U21 2 0 1 0 1 3:4 2
    4 Bristol Rovers 1 0 0 1 0 2:2 1

    Group 12

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Colchester 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Luton 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Peterborough 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Ipswich U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Group 13

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Crystal Palace U21 1 1 0 0 0 2:1 3
    2 Plymouth 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Newport 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Swindon 1 0 0 0 1 1:2 0

    Group 14

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Barnet 1 1 0 0 0 5:1 3
    2 Arsenal U21 2 1 0 0 1 3:6 3
    3 Leyton Orient 2 0 1 0 1 2:3 2
    4 AFC Wimbledon 1 0 0 1 0 1:1 1

    Group 15

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Brighton U21 1 1 0 0 0 3:0 3
    2 Gillingham 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Cambridge Utd 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Northampton 1 0 0 0 1 0:3 0

    Group 16

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 MK Dons 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    2 Crawley 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    3 Bromley 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
    4 Brentford U21 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

    Burton Albion – Nottingham Forest U21 and other English EFL Trophy events on our partner.

    English EFL Trophy

    Related Articles

    0 Comment