Our Newcastle U21 vs Brighton U21 Prediction: 2-2
Newcastle U21 vs Brighton U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday February 27, 2026. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Newcastle U21 vs Brighton 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
Newcastle U21's Last Match – Newcastle U21 vs Fulham U21
Newcastle U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 England Premier League 2 victory over Fulham U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Newcastle U21 recorded 50% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newcastle U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 56 |
Fulham U21 | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 67 |
Brighton U21's Last Match – Brighton U21 vs Birmingham U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Brighton U21 must win following their 3-2 England Premier League 2 victory against Birmingham U21 on February 22. In that match, Brighton U21 saw 63% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brighton U21 | 63% | 0 (8) | - | 77 |
Birmingham U21 | 37% | 0 (4) | - | 63 |
Newcastle U21 vs Brighton U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Newcastle U21 | Brighton U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.54 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newcastle U21 are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Brighton U21 average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.



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