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Forest Green vs Nottingham U21
England
National League Cup 2025/2026 The New Lawn, Nailsworth 
Match Events
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Knowles T. In: Pemberton T.
Out: Knowles T.
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Babalola T. In: Cardwell H.
Out: Babalola T.
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Moore-Taylor J.
AI Match Summary
Nottingham U21 in this National League Cup 2025/2026 tie, finishing 0-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
37%
15%
48%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Nottingham U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
37%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Nottingham U21 lately — more wins on the board than Forest Green.
- 37% — that's where the model lands on Forest Green taking it.
- Nottingham U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Nottingham U21, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Forest Green Clean Sheet 12%
Nottingham U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Forest Green | Nottingham U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 14 | 16 |
| Draws | 4 | 3 |
| Losses | 10 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.82 | 1.41 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.46 | 1.24 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.31 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Nov 25, 2025 National League Cup
Forest Green vs Nottingham U21
0:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Forest Green Compare
Avg xG / game 1.01
Avg xA / game 0.66
Nottingham U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Thompson K.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Forest Green 65 / 100
Nottingham U21 14 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Forest Green Nottingham U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Forest Green Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Forest Green scored in 82% of their last 28 games.
Nottingham U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 66% of 29 matches.
Forest Green has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Historical meetings average 1.00 goals per match.
Scoring Trends
Forest Green VS Nottingham U21
1.38 Goals Scored 1.5
2 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Forest Green
(Home) 15 Sept
Carlisle
1 : 1 Forest Green
12 Sept
Forest Green
4 : 0 Gateshead
05 Sept
Hornchurch
0 : 1 Forest Green
31 Aug
Forest Green
1 : 2 Altrincham
28 Aug
AFC Fylde
2 : 0 Forest Green
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12 Sept
Forest Green
4 : 0 Gateshead
31 Aug
Forest Green
1 : 2 Altrincham
22 Aug
Forest Green
0 : 3 Boreham Wood
08 Aug
Forest Green
3 : 2 Halifax
01 Aug
Forest Green
1 : 4 Swindon
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Nottingham U21
(Away) 18 Sept
West Brom U21
1 : 3 Nottingham U21
14 Sept
Nottingham U21
1 : 0 Burnley U21
08 Sept
Scunthorpe
2 : 1 Nottingham U21
28 Aug
Nottingham U21
2 : 1 Manchester City U21
24 Aug
Sunderland U21
5 : 1 Nottingham U21
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18 Sept
West Brom U21
1 : 3 Nottingham U21
08 Sept
Scunthorpe
2 : 1 Nottingham U21
24 Aug
Sunderland U21
5 : 1 Nottingham U21
18 Aug
Gateshead
1 : 2 Nottingham U21
04 May
Peterborough U21
0 : 1 Nottingham U21
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamworth | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Brackley | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 10 |
| 3 | Rochdale | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 4 | Solihull Moors | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 5 | Everton U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 6 | Manchester United U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | 3 |
| 7 | Burnley U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:8 | 1 |
| 8 | Blackburn U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:9 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boreham Wood | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Braintree | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 3 | Wealdstone | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Forest Green | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 7 |
| 5 | Nottingham U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 6 |
| 6 | West Brom U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 7 | Leicester U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:10 | 2 |
| 8 | Wolves U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5:12 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham U21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:4 | 11 |
| 2 | Truro | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 3 | Woking | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 8 |
| 4 | Brighton U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 7 |
| 5 | Aldershot | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 6 | Sutton | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:13 | 4 |
| 7 | Fulham U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:5 | 3 |
| 8 | Southampton U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:12 | 2 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston United | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Halifax | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 4 | Scunthorpe | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 5 | Leeds U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
| 6 | Sunderland U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:8 | 6 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 8 | Gateshead | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:10 | 2 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
