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 Sporting U21
Man Utd U21 will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-2 Premier League International Cup victory over Sporting U21 on January 20. In that match, Man Utd U21 had 69% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Man Utd U21 | 69% | 0 (6) | - | 43 |
Sporting U21 | 31% | 0 (3) | - | 23 |
Brighton U21's Last Match – Brighton U21 vs Dinamo Zagreb U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Brighton U21 must win following their 2-0 Premier League International Cup victory against Dinamo Zagreb U21 on January 20. In that match, Brighton U21 recorded 61% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brighton U21 | 61% | 0 (6) | - | 76 |
Dinamo Zagreb U21 | 39% | 0 (0) | - | 72 |
Man Utd U21 vs Brighton U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Man Utd U21 | Brighton U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.59 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man Utd U21 are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Brighton U21 average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.