Our Brighton U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 Prediction: 3-1
Brighton U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 4, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This Brighton U21 vs Middlesbrough 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 – Barnet vs Brighton U21
Brighton U21 will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England EFL Trophy draw with Barnet on September 30. In that match, Brighton U21 recorded 44% possession and 10 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnet | 56% | 0 (10) | 1.55 | 59 |
Brighton U21 | 44% | 0 (10) | 0.56 | 35 |
Middlesbrough U21's Last Match – Middlesbrough U21 vs Everton U21
Middlesbrough U21 must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England Premier League 2 defeat against Everton U21 on September 26 and regain momentum. In that match, Middlesbrough U21 saw 50% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 61 |
Everton U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 34 |
Brighton U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Brighton U21 | Middlesbrough U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.48 | Attacking Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Brighton U21 are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough U21 average 1.5 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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