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EFL Trophy — England

Notts County logo Notts County
vs Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:00 Meadow Lane
Nottingham Forest U21 logo Nottingham Forest U21

Prediction: Notts County vs Nottingham Forest U21 Betting Tips

Match Preview and Betting Tips

On October 13, 2026, at Meadow Lane, the EFL Trophy group stage sees Notts County face Nottingham Forest U21. Both teams are in good recent form, and the match promises an open contest with goals likely from both sides. This prediction highlights the best bets and value picks for betting enthusiasts.

TipStrike Pick Total Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 goals Odd 1.55

Notts County vs Nottingham Forest U21 Betting Tips

These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match. Tap any tip to add it to your ticket.

Double Chance
Draw or Nottingham Forest U21 Tipstrike odd: 1.80
Total Goals Over/Under
Over 2.5 goals Tipstrike odd: 1.55
Both Teams To Score
Yes Tipstrike odd: 1.85
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EFL Trophy detailed statistics

Notts County stats
MP W D L
Overall 1 1 0 0
Home 1 1 0 0
Away 0 0 0 0
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 0 0 0
Home 0 0 0
Away 0 0 0
Nottingham Forest U21 stats
MP W D L
Overall 1 1 0 0
Home 0 0 0 0
Away 1 1 0 0
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 0 0 0
Home 0 0 0
Away 0 0 0
Under/over: goals scored (matches)
Over Under
Notts County Nottingham Forest U21 Notts County Nottingham Forest U21
0.5 goals 1 1 0 0
1.5 goals 1 1 0 0
2.5 goals 0 0 1 1
3.5 goals 0 0 1 1
4.5 goals 0 0 1 1
Under/over: goals conceded (matches)
Over Under
Notts County Nottingham Forest U21 Notts County Nottingham Forest U21
0.5 goals 1 1 0 0
1.5 goals 0 0 1 1
2.5 goals 0 0 1 1
3.5 goals 0 0 1 1
4.5 goals 0 0 1 1

PPG

Per match

Notts County 0
Nottingham Forest U21 0
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Cards

Per match

Notts County 0
Nottingham Forest U21 0
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Goals scored

Per match

Notts County 0
Nottingham Forest U21 0
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Goals conceded

Per match

Notts County 0
Nottingham Forest U21 0
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Best scoring interval

Notts County 0
Nottingham Forest U21 0
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Most conceded interval

Notts County 0
Nottingham Forest U21 0
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Formations

Match Setup

The match at Meadow Lane sees Notts County, currently in good form with a recent win, take on Nottingham Forest U21 who also won their last fixture convincingly. Both teams have shown offensive strength recently, with notable goal-scoring performances. The home advantage and recent form tilt the balance slightly towards Notts County, but Nottingham Forest U21’s resilience makes this unpredictable.

Team News

Notts County’s squad is fresh following a recent victory, relying on their solid defense and midfield control. Nottingham Forest U21 features young, fast attackers with a focus on counter-attacks and set pieces, and their recent penalty success indicates strong discipline and composure.

Tactical Betting Angle

Expect an energetic tempo with both teams aiming to create chances through open play and set pieces. Nottingham Forest U21’s disciplined pressing could expose Notts County’s buildup, leading to counter-attacks. Both squads are capable offensively, which supports markets related to goals and match duration scenarios.

Game State Scenarios

If Notts County scores first, the game is likely to open up, with Nottingham Forest U21 pushing forward in search of an equalizer, potentially creating more goal-scoring opportunities. A level at halftime may see Nottingham Forest U21 increasing their attacking tempo, given their recent form. Late goals from Nottingham Forest U21 are plausible, especially considering their dominant last away game, while Notts County will aim to defend their recent fine form.

FAQs

What’s the main betting angle for Notts County vs Nottingham Forest U21?
This match between Notts County and Nottingham Forest U21 is forecasted to be quite open, with a strong likelihood of both teams scoring and an emphasis on the first goal.
Which betting markets are most promising?
The predicted score suggests a close game, with both teams having a decent chance to score. Double chance - draw or Nottingham Forest U21 - offers solid value.