Middlesbrough U21 vs Nottingham U21: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Middlesbrough U-21 prepare to host Nott. Forest U-21 on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this ENGLAND: Premier League 2, Divison 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Middlesbrough U-21, currently 19th in the standings with 15 points from 13 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 8 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Nott. Forest U-21, sitting 17th with 17 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 7 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Middlesbrough U-21 and Nott. Forest U-21 have favored Nott. Forest U-21, with Nott. Forest U-21 claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-4). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Crystal Palace U-21, Middlesbrough U-21 recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Nott. Forest U-21's last outing came against West Brom U-21, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Middlesbrough U-21 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Middlesbrough U-21 and Nott. Forest U-21 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Middlesbrough U-21's fixtures have averaged 3.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Nott. Forest U-21's games average 1.8 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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