Our Oxford Utd vs Brighton Prediction: 1-2
Oxford Utd vs Brighton in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday August 27, 2025. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Oxford Utd vs Brighton stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Oxford Utd's Last Match – Birmingham vs Oxford Utd
Oxford Utd will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England Championship defeat at the hands of Birmingham on August 23. In that match, Oxford Utd recorded 34% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Birmingham | 66% | 10 (5) | 1.24 | 68 |
 Oxford Utd | 34% | 6 (1) | 0.4 | 16 |
Brighton's Last Match – Everton vs Brighton
Brighton will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 England Premier League defeat against Everton on August 24. In that match, Brighton recorded 58% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Everton | 42% | 10 (3) | 1.83 | 45 |
 Brighton | 58% | 9 (4) | 2.45 | 45 |
Oxford Utd vs Brighton Stats
Key Stats
| Oxford Utd | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.28 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 0.41 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Oxford Utd are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Brighton average 2.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Oxford Utd 13-9
Brighton 20-11
What are the odds for this match?
Oxford Utd to win: @7
Draw: @4.2
Brighton to win: @1.48