Match Report
Nottingham Forest U21 went into the game 17th in the table on 26 points; Newcastle United U21 sat 21st on 24 — a 2-point gap. Recent form flatters Nottingham Forest U21's table spot — 8th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 17th.
The sides have met 6 times in the GioScore results database: 2 wins for Nottingham Forest U21, 1 draw and 3 for Newcastle United U21, at 3.33 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 33% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 83% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 83%.
Goal scorers
Nottingham Forest U21: Chris Wood (11'), Kalum Thompson (43'), Donnell McNeilly (60')
Key stats
Possession: Nottingham Forest U21 59% · Newcastle United U21 41% · Total shots: 18-2 · On target: 9-1 · Corners: 6-1