Tranmere Rovers vs Nottingham Forest U21 Football Stats

📍 EFL Trophy, England
🕒 Tuesday 9th September, 19:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Nottingham Forest U21 to Win

Tranmere Rovers sit 4th in the table, averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per home match this season. Nottingham Forest U21 are 3rd, averaging 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded on the road. Nottingham Forest U21 carry the better away form into this fixture (6/10, 60%), while Tranmere Rovers have won 1/10 at home (10%).

Both sides have been involved in low-scoring matches this season. Tranmere Rovers have seen 3+ goals in only 40% of home fixtures; Nottingham Forest U21 in 40% away. Tranmere Rovers average 0.6 scored and 1.7 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. Tranmere Rovers 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.

Corner data is available but trends are mixed — Tranmere Rovers see 9+ corners in 60% of home games, Nottingham Forest U21 in 30% away. No strong edge in this market for this fixture.

Our Prediction: Nottingham Forest U21 to Win — the visitors have won 6/10 away games this season (60%), while Tranmere Rovers have lost 8/10 at home (80%). The data points clearly to an away win.

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League Table

The full EFL Trophy table for the 2025/2026 season, with Tranmere Rovers (4th) 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 H 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 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

Nottingham Forest U21 have shown strong away form this season (60% wins), while Tranmere Rovers have been less dominant at home (10%). The visitors may have the form edge in this one.

Tranmere Rovers (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Lost 8 (80%) 2 (20%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Tranmere Rovers (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.

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

Match Goals

Tranmere Rovers 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

Tranmere Rovers (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Under Goals

Tranmere Rovers (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)

Team Goals

Tranmere Rovers have scored 2+ goals in 0% 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

Tranmere Rovers (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Tranmere Rovers (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Tranmere Rovers (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 6 (0.6 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 17 (1.7 avg) 7 (0.7 avg)

Match Corners

Tranmere Rovers have seen Over 8.5 Corners in 60% of home games, Nottingham Forest U21 in 30% of away games. The full corners breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Tranmere Rovers (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 5 (50%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Tranmere Rovers have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% 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

Tranmere Rovers (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Tranmere Rovers (Home Form) Nottingham Forest U21 (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Tranmere Rovers 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

Tranmere Rovers 1.81
Draw 3.66
Nottingham Forest U21 3.8

Half Time Result

Tranmere Rovers 2.2
Draw 2.38
Nottingham Forest U21 4.57

Double Chance

Tranmere Rovers or Draw 1.19
Tranmere Rovers or Nottingham Forest U21 1.25
Draw or Nottingham Forest U21 1.92

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.66
No 2.1

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.12
Over 2.5 1.61
Over 3.5 2.53
Under 1.5 4.2
Under 2.5 2.25
Under 3.5 1.5

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.3
Over 1.5 2.39

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.31
Over 9.5 1.46
Over 10.5 2.12
Over 11.5 2.35

Tranmere Rovers Goals

Over 0.5 1.11
Over 1.5 1.61
Over 2.5 3.15

Nottingham Forest U21 Goals

Over 0.5 1.44
Over 1.5 3.4
Over 2.5 8

Today's Football Acca

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

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    100% combined
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    91% combined
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    91% combined
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    85% combined

Tranmere Rovers vs Nottingham Forest U21 Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Tranmere Rovers vs Nottingham Forest U21?

Nottingham Forest U21 to Win — the visitors have won 6/10 (60%) of their last 10 away games, while Tranmere Rovers have lost 8/10 (80%) of their last 10 home matches. The data points clearly to an away win.

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

Nottingham Forest U21 arrive in the better form — winning 60% of away games in EFL Trophy this season compared to Tranmere Rovers's 10% at home. The visitors may have the edge.

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

Unlikely — Tranmere Rovers (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 Tranmere Rovers and Nottingham Forest U21?

Uncertain — Tranmere Rovers 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: Tranmere Rovers or Nottingham Forest U21?

Nottingham Forest U21 have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to Tranmere Rovers's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

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

Tranmere Rovers have seen Over 8.5 Corners in 60% of home games, Nottingham Forest U21 in 30% of away games in EFL Trophy. The corner stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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