Pirelli Stadium · Referee R. Aspinall · Analysis updated 06:06 UTC
Burton Albion vs Nottingham Forest U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.58 expected goals for Burton Albion and 1.33 for Nottingham Forest U21, a combined total of 2.91. That distribution gives Burton Albion the largest share of the 1X2 market at 43%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 56% for over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 43% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Home/Draw
67.6% probability
Expected goals
1.58 – 1.33
Model version
poisson-v1
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Burton Albion home form
6 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Nottingham Forest U21 away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Burton Albion to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 43%, against 43% / 25% / 32% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.58 goals for Burton Albion and 1.33 for Nottingham Forest U21, a combined 2.91 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
68%
Double chance 12
75%
Double chance X2
57%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–111.4%
- 2–19.0%
- 1–08.6%
- 1–27.6%
- 0–17.3%
Recent form
Burton Albion
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Huddersfield · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Plymouth · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-22T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Nottingham Forest U21 · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-19T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Mansfield Town · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Oxford United · 0-3 (L)
Nottingham Forest U21
- 2026-09-14T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Burnley U21 · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-08T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Scunthorpe · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-08-28T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Manchester City U21 · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-08-24T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Sunderland U21 · 1-5 (L)
- 2026-08-18T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Gateshead · 1-1 (D)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 67.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 58% and over 2.5 goals at 56%.
A 68% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.