Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21 prediction: Grimsby to win
Grimsby look stronger at both ends – about 2.5 goals for and 1.2 against expected. Grimsby are coming off a defeat (LDWW), while Nottingham Forest U21 won last time out (WDWL). At 1.73 the bookmakers are paying more than it should be (our fair price is 1.51).
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Odds board
Bookmaker odds · our chance under each · TIP = our pickMatch result
Double chance
Goals 1.5
Goals 2.5
Goals 3.5
Both teams to score
Half-time result
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Match notes
by Ade Ola & the 9jaTips deskThe big picture
Grimsby go in as clear favourites (66%) and anything but a home win would be a surprise. In the England EFL Trophy table, Grimsby sit 3rd (3 pts) and Nottingham Forest U21 4th (1 pts).
Form check
Recent run for Grimsby: D W W D L L – two wins in six. Last time out they drew with Stafford Rangers 2–2 away. Goals are not a problem: 2.2 a game in that spell. No clean sheet in any of those games.
Nottingham Forest U21 have won three of their last six (D W W L L W). Last time out they drew with Leicester City U21 2–2 at home. Goals are not a problem: 2.2 a game in that spell. No clean sheet in any of those games.
Goals outlook
We expect around 3.7 goals (Grimsby 2.5, Nottingham Forest U21 1.2). Over 2.5 rates at 75% and GG at 68% – goals are the likely story.
Our call (settled)
Our pre-match tip was Grimsby to win – 66% in our model, around 1.73 with the bookmakers. Most likely score: Grimsby 2–1 Nottingham Forest U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. 18+ – stake only what you can afford.
Grimsby
last 6- D@ Stafford Rangers2–27 Nov
- Wv York5–231 Oct
- W@ Gillingham4–124 Oct
- D@ Rochdale2–220 Oct
- Lv Northampton0–217 Oct
- L@ Port Vale0–110 Oct
Nottingham Forest U21
last 6- Dv Leicester City U212–26 Nov
- W@ FC Halifax Town4–33 Nov
- W@ Luton Town U213–230 Oct
- L@ Reading U211–224 Oct
- L@ Wealdstone0–120 Oct
- Wv Manchester United U213–216 Oct
Past meetings
Full head-to-head →These two have not met in our records.
EFL Trophy table
League page →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tranmere | 3 | +2 | 8 |
| 2 |  Blackpool | 3 | +5 | 6 |
| 3 |  Barrow | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 |  Nottingham Forest U21 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
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League page →Frequently asked questions
What is the 9jaTips prediction for Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21?
We tip Grimsby to win – a 66% chance in our model, with bookmaker odds around 1.73.
Who will win Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our model has Grimsby at 66%, the draw at 14% and Nottingham Forest U21 at 19%.
What is the correct score prediction for Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our most likely score is Grimsby 2–1 Nottingham Forest U21.
Will there be goals in Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21?
We expect about 3.7 goals: over 2.5 at 75%, both teams to score at 68%.
When is Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Tuesday 10 November 2026, 20:00 Nigerian time (WAT), at Blundell Park – EFL Trophy.