Our Brighton U21 vs Athletic Bilbao U21 Prediction: 2-1
Brighton U21 vs Athletic Bilbao U21 in the Premier League International Cup is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday February 26, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Brighton U21 vs Athletic Bilbao 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 Aston Villa U21
Brighton U21 should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England Premier League 2 draw against Aston Villa U21 on February 23. In that match, Brighton U21 had 50% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brighton U21 | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 47 |
Aston Villa U21 | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 106 |
Athletic Bilbao U21's Last Match – Blackburn U21 vs Athletic Bilbao U21
Athletic Bilbao U21 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Premier League International Cup triumph against Blackburn U21 on February 5.
Brighton U21 vs Athletic Bilbao U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Brighton U21 | Athletic Bilbao U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.33 | Attacking Strength | 1.03 |
| 0.61 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.88 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Brighton U21 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Athletic Bilbao U21 average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.