Our Man Utd U21 vs Brighton U21 Prediction: 3-1
Man Utd U21 vs Brighton U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 23, 2026. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Man Utd 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
Man Utd U21's Last Match – Man Utd U21 vs Borussia Dortmund U21
Man Utd U21 will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Premier League International Cup victory over Borussia Dortmund U21 on December 19. In that match, Man Utd U21 had 43% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Man Utd U21 | 43% | 0 (5) | - | 27 |
Borussia Dortmund U21 | 57% | 0 (4) | - | 36 |
Brighton U21's Last Match – Brighton U21 vs PSG U21
Determined to get back to winning ways, Brighton U21 must win after their 2-2 Premier League International Cup draw against PSG U21 on December 14. In that match, Brighton U21 recorded 50% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brighton U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 48 |
PSG U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 36 |
Man Utd U21 vs Brighton U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Man Utd U21 | Brighton U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.59 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man Utd U21 are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Brighton U21 average 1.1 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.



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