Our Southampton U21 vs Brighton U21 Prediction: 3-1
Southampton U21 vs Brighton U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 3-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.
This Southampton 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
Southampton U21's Last Match – Southampton U21 vs Monaco U21
Southampton U21 will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Premier League International Cup defeat at the hands of Monaco U21 on December 2. In that match, Southampton U21 recorded 50% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 49 |
Monaco U21 | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 31 |
Brighton U21's Last Match – Brighton U21 vs PSG U21
Brighton U21 should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 Premier League International Cup draw against PSG U21 on December 14. In that match, Brighton U21 had 50% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brighton U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 48 |
PSG U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 36 |
Southampton U21 vs Brighton U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Southampton U21 | Brighton U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.54 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 0.89 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southampton U21 are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Brighton U21 average 1.1 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.