Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21 Wednesday 02nd September 2026 09:00 PM football predictions.

EFL Trophy

Sept. 2, 2026 2 weeks from now VS

Grimsby Nottingham Forest U21

Grimsby W L W W D W

Nottingham Forest U21 L L D W D L

STRENGTH

SHOT CONVERSION

SHOTS ON TARGET

POSSESSION

SAVE RATE

EXPECTED GOALS

WINS THE GAME

What do these metrics mean?

Strength: Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion: Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target: Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession: Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate: Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential: Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential: Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals: Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head: Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game: Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
Aug 15, 26	Home	Exeter City	1 - 0	Win
Aug 8, 26	Home	Blackpool	1 - 3	Loss
Aug 4, 26	Home	Grimsby Borough	3 - 2	Win
Aug 1, 26	Home	Wigan	2 - 0	Win
Jul 29, 26	Away	Boston United	0 - 0	Draw
Jul 28, 26	Home	Lincoln	5 - 1	Win

Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
Oct 28, 25	Away	Barrow	2 - 0	Loss
Oct 14, 25	Away	Blackpool	2 - 1	Loss
Sep 9, 25	Away	Tranmere	2 - 2	Draw
Aug 2, 25	Away	Altrincham	1 - 3	Win
Nov 12, 24	Away	Wigan	0 - 0	Draw
Oct 8, 24	Away	Morecambe	4 - 2	Loss

This prediction indicates that Grimsby has a 65.9% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 18.58 %

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