Nottingham Forest U21 vs Aston Villa U21: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Fri, 26 Sep '25)

In the upcoming Premier League 2, Division 1 clash on Friday, 26 September 2025, Nottingham Forest U21 and Aston Villa U21 will face off. This encounter follows their previous matches where Nottingham Forest U21 triumphed twice, with Aston Villa U21 yet to secure a win. Notably, no matches between these teams have ended in draws.

Their last meeting took place on Friday, 19 April 2024, where Nottingham Forest U21 secured a commanding 3-0 victory at home. Despite this past success, Nottingham Forest U21 arrives at this match after a narrow 0-1 defeat against Braintree Town. Conversely, Aston Villa U21 boosted their confidence with a 3-2 win over Everton U21 in their most recent outing.

In their respective league standings, Nottingham Forest U21 currently occupies the 16th position, while Aston Villa U21 holds a slightly better stance in 13th. As both teams prepare for another face-off, they will pay attention to key players. Nottingham Forest U21's leading scorer, J. Bowler, who has netted two goals this season, will be a focal point for Aston Villa U21's defense. Similarly, Nottingham Forest U21 will need to keep a close watch on B. Burrowes, Aston Villa U21's primary creator with one assist so far.

Evaluating other statistics, both teams exhibit an average possession rate of 0% this season. Regarding corners, Nottingham Forest U21 averages 0 per match, mirroring Aston Villa U21's count. In terms of discipline, there’s minimal difference, with Nottingham Forest U21 accumulating 10 yellow cards compared to Aston Villa U21's 9; neither team has received red cards or conceded penalty goals.

Based on their head-to-head tally and recent form, Nottingham Forest U21 appears to have a psychological edge. However, Aston Villa U21's recent triumph may level the playing field. Considering these factors, Nottingham Forest U21's historical superiority in matchups makes them slightly favored to claim victory in this encounter.