Our Reading U21 vs Brighton U21 Prediction: 1-3
Reading U21 vs Brighton U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Monday April 14, 2025. With both teams showing attacking intent, a 1-3 away victory is our primary pick, but over 2.5 goals stands out as another strong betting choice.
This Reading 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
Reading U21's Last Match – Reading U21 vs Man Utd U21
Reading U21 will be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 England Premier League 2 defeat against Man Utd U21 on April 11.
Brighton U21's Last Match – Brighton U21 vs Liverpool U21
Brighton U21 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 England Premier League 2 triumph against Liverpool U21 on April 6. In that match, Brighton U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brighton U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 36 |
Liverpool U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 60 |
Reading U21 vs Brighton U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Reading U21 | Brighton U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.47 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.55 | Defence Strength | 0.68 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Reading U21 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.9 conceded per match, while Brighton U21 average 0.8 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.