Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest U21 Football Stats

📍 EFL Trophy, England
🕒 Tuesday 14th October, 19:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – No

Blackpool sit 2nd in the table after 1 games, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1 conceded per home match this season. Nottingham Forest U21 are 3rd after 1 games, averaging 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded on the road. Blackpool have won 7/10 home games (70%) this season; Nottingham Forest U21 have won 6/10 on the road (60%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Both sides have been involved in low-scoring matches this season. Blackpool have seen 3+ goals in only 40% of home fixtures; Nottingham Forest U21 in 40% away. Blackpool average 1.4 scored and 1 conceded at home, Nottingham Forest U21 1.3 and 0.7 on the road — the numbers point toward a tight game.

Both sides have solid defensive records in context. Blackpool have seen BTTS in only 40% of home games (4/10); Nottingham Forest U21 in 30% away (3/10). At least one clean sheet looks likely.

Blackpool regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 70% of fixtures, 7/10). Nottingham Forest U21 are lower on the road (30%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – No — at least one side rarely sees both teams score, with Blackpool at 40% BTTS in home games and Nottingham Forest U21 at 30% away. A clean sheet for one side looks likely.

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See our football predictions, match stats, and insights for today’s games.

League Table

The full EFL Trophy table for the 2025/2026 season, with Blackpool (2nd) and Nottingham Forest U21 (3rd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

EFL Trophy 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Luton Town 8 6 0 2 20:10 +10 18
2 Northampton Town 7 6 0 1 15:6 +9 18
3 Doncaster Rovers 7 5 1 1 17:6 +11 16
4 Stockport County 8 4 2 2 16:12 +4 14
5 Huddersfield Town 6 4 1 1 15:5 +10 13
6 Port Vale 6 4 1 1 15:8 +7 13
7 Plymouth Argyle 6 4 0 2 14:8 +6 12
8 Harrogate Town 5 4 0 1 10:5 +5 12
9 Swindon Town 5 4 0 1 12:6 +6 12
10 Bolton Wanderers 5 4 0 1 13:3 +10 12
11 AFC Wimbledon 6 4 0 2 16:12 +4 12
12 Crewe Alexandra 4 3 1 0 13:3 +10 10
13 Colchester United 4 3 0 1 6:3 +3 9
14 Salford City 4 3 0 1 11:10 +1 9
15 Rotherham United 5 3 0 2 14:10 +4 9
16 West Ham United U21 5 3 0 2 12:10 +2 9
17 Stevenage 4 3 0 1 13:6 +7 9
18 Lincoln City 4 3 0 1 8:2 +6 9
19 Leyton Orient 4 3 0 1 6:3 +3 9
20 Fleetwood Town 5 2 2 1 13:8 +5 8
21 Bristol Rovers 5 2 2 1 11:10 +1 8
22 Tranmere Rovers 4 2 1 1 6:7 -1 7
23 Walsall 5 2 1 2 7:7 0 7
24 Cambridge United 4 2 1 1 8:6 +2 7
25 Wycombe Wanderers 4 2 0 2 7:5 +2 6
26 Blackpool H 4 2 0 2 10:7 +3 6
27 Exeter City 4 2 0 2 5:8 -3 6
28 Cardiff City 4 2 0 2 5:7 -2 6
29 Bradford City 4 2 0 2 8:8 0 6
30 Reading 3 2 0 1 6:4 +2 6
31 Peterborough United 4 2 0 2 7:7 0 6
32 Chesterfield 4 1 1 2 5:14 -9 4
33 Barnet 3 1 1 1 5:7 -2 4
34 Accrington Stanley 3 1 1 1 5:6 -1 4
35 Wolves U21 3 1 0 2 7:10 -3 3
36 Arsenal U21 3 1 0 2 6:8 -2 3
37 Grimsby Town 3 1 0 2 6:8 -2 3
38 Burton Albion 3 1 0 2 3:4 -1 3
39 Barrow 3 1 0 2 3:7 -4 3
40 Manchester City U21 3 1 0 2 7:8 -1 3
41 Barnsley 4 1 0 3 6:11 -5 3
42 Manchester United U21 3 1 0 2 4:8 -4 3
43 Shrewsbury Town 3 1 0 2 5:6 -1 3
44 Gillingham 3 1 0 2 5:6 -1 3
45 Crawley Town 3 1 0 2 6:6 0 3
46 Notts County 3 1 0 2 2:6 -4 3
47 Newport County 3 1 0 2 2:3 -1 3
48 Tottenham U21 3 0 2 1 8:12 -4 2
49 Cheltenham Town 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
50 Liverpool U21 3 0 1 2 2:6 -4 1
51 Nottingham Forest U21 A 3 0 1 2 3:6 -3 1
52 Wigan Athletic 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
53 Brighton U21 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
54 Newcastle United U21 3 0 1 2 5:11 -6 1
55 Mansfield Town 3 0 1 2 3:6 -3 1
56 Bromley 3 0 1 2 5:7 -2 1
57 Crystal Palace U21 3 0 1 2 6:11 -5 1
58 Chelsea U21 3 0 1 2 1:6 -5 1
59 Fulham U21 3 0 0 3 2:9 -7 0
60 Leeds United U21 3 0 0 3 3:11 -8 0
61 Everton U21 3 0 0 3 5:12 -7 0
62 Milton Keynes Dons 3 0 0 3 1:10 -9 0
63 Oldham Athletic 3 0 0 3 5:14 -9 0
64 Aston Villa U21 3 0 0 3 4:9 -5 0

Team Form

Blackpool have won 70% of home games this season, Nottingham Forest U21 60% away. The form table below gives the full picture heading into this match.

Blackpool (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Lost 2 (20%) 2 (20%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Blackpool (40% BTTS at home) and Nottingham Forest U21 (30% BTTS away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches this season. A clean sheet for one side looks the more likely outcome.

Blackpool (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 3 (30%)

Match Goals

Blackpool have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Nottingham Forest U21 in 40% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Blackpool (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Under Goals

Blackpool (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 9 (90%)

Team Goals

Blackpool have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Nottingham Forest U21 in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Blackpool (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Blackpool (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Blackpool (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 14 (1.4 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 10 (1 avg) 7 (0.7 avg)

Match Corners

Blackpool regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Nottingham Forest U21 are lower on the road (30%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Blackpool (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Blackpool have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Nottingham Forest U21 have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of away matches.

Corners Won

Blackpool (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Blackpool (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Blackpool and Nottingham Forest U21. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

14th Oct, 2025
Blackpool
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
Nottingham Forest U21

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest U21 across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Blackpool 1.61
Draw 4
Nottingham Forest U21 3.74

Half Time Result

Blackpool 2.1
Draw 2.46
Nottingham Forest U21 4.5

Double Chance

Blackpool or Draw 1.28
Blackpool or Nottingham Forest U21 1.16
Draw or Nottingham Forest U21 1.95

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.66
No 2.1

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.16
Over 2.5 1.59
Over 3.5 2.48
Under 1.5 4.75
Under 2.5 2.31
Under 3.5 1.52

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.26
Over 1.5 2.37

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.15
Over 9.5 1.37
Over 10.5 2.02
Over 11.5 2.14

Blackpool Goals

Over 0.5 1.11
Over 1.5 1.72

Nottingham Forest U21 Goals

Over 0.5 1.35
Over 1.5 2.64

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    100% combined
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    91% combined
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    85% combined

Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest U21 Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest U21?

BTTS – No — at least one side rarely sees both teams score, with Blackpool at 40% BTTS at home and Nottingham Forest U21 at 30% away. A clean sheet for one side looks likely.

Which team is likely to win, Blackpool or Nottingham Forest U21?

Blackpool have a slight form edge at home (70% wins) over Nottingham Forest U21 on the road (60% wins) in EFL Trophy. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Blackpool and Nottingham Forest U21?

Unlikely — Blackpool (40% BTTS at home) and Nottingham Forest U21 (30% away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches in EFL Trophy. A clean sheet for one side looks the more probable outcome.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Blackpool and Nottingham Forest U21?

Uncertain — Blackpool have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Nottingham Forest U21 in 40% of away games in EFL Trophy. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Blackpool or Nottingham Forest U21?

Nottingham Forest U21 have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to Blackpool's 20% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Blackpool and Nottingham Forest U21?

Possibly — Blackpool regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Nottingham Forest U21 are lower on the road (30%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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