Our Blackpool vs Nottm Forest U21 Prediction: 2-1
Blackpool vs Nottm Forest U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 14, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Blackpool vs Nottm Forest U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Blackpool's Last Match – Blackpool vs AFC Wimbledon
Blackpool must win to recover from their recent 0-2 England League 1 defeat against AFC Wimbledon on October 4 and regain momentum. In that match, Blackpool had 54% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackpool | 54% | 0 (2) | 0.08 | 30 |
 AFC Wimbledon | 46% | 0 (3) | 2.29 | 65 |
Nottm Forest U21's Last Match – Nottm Forest U21 vs Ipswich U21
Nottm Forest U21 will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England Premier League 2 defeat against Ipswich U21 on October 3. In that match, Nottm Forest U21 recorded 50% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nottm Forest U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 46 |
 Ipswich U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 42 |
Blackpool vs Nottm Forest U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Blackpool | Nottm Forest U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 0.71 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackpool are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Nottm Forest U21 average 0.8 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
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