Our Brighton U21 vs Aston Villa U21 Prediction: 2-1
Brighton U21 vs Aston Villa U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 9, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Brighton U21 vs Aston Villa 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
Brighton U21's Last Match – Brighton U21 vs PSG U21
Brighton U21 will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Premier League International Cup draw with PSG U21 on December 14. In that match, Brighton U21 recorded 50% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brighton U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 48 |
PSG U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 36 |
Aston Villa U21's Last Match – Aston Villa U21 vs Wolverhampton U21
Aston Villa U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 England Premier League 2 victory over Wolverhampton U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Aston Villa U21 had 50% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aston Villa U21 | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 36 |
Wolverhampton U21 | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 32 |
Brighton U21 vs Aston Villa U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Brighton U21 | Aston Villa U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Brighton U21 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Aston Villa U21 average 1.6 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.



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