Brighton U21 and Aston Villa U21 face each other on Friday 01.09.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2 U23 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Brighton U21's home ground, the .

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Brighton U21 and Aston Villa U21, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Brighton U21 vs Aston Villa U21

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Over 3.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Brighton U21 win or draw

The Double Chance market is an excellent option for those who want a little more security and a little less risk in their bets. Of the three potential outcomes in a football match (win, draw, loss), two of them ensure a winning bet.

And with the 1X bet, the home team has a higher probability of hitting on the bet thanks to the added advantage of playing in their own stadium.

So based on recent form and other factors, we feel confident enough in Brighton U21's ability to avoid defeat to make Brighton U21 win or draw our top betting tip for this match.

Brighton U21 preview

Brighton U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League 2 U23: in 9 matches, Brighton U21 secured 4 victories, 3 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Brighton U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.

Brighton U21 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 22 goals, of which 20 were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, resulting in an average of 2.22 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Shane Nti, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Charlie Tasker has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, Brighton U21 has conceded 11 goals in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 1.22 per game) and 16 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.33 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Aston Villa U21 preview

Aston Villa U21 comes into the game with 9 matches played so far in the Premier League 2 U23. They have secured 3 victories, 1 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.11 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 8 losses.

The Villans's attack has been highly effective, scoring 17 goals during this period. Of that total, 13 were netted in the Premier League 2 U23, with an average of 1.44 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.42.

The Lions's offensive system is led by Bradley Burrows, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Bradley Burrows. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 1.89 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 26 goals in 12 matches, averaging 2.17 per match.

Head to head: Brighton U21 vs Aston Villa U21

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Home Team

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Brighton U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L D D

1.67

Home W D W W

2.5

Away D L D L W

1

Away Team

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Aston Villa U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L D W

1.11

Home L L D L L

0.2

Away L W W W

2.25

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Published on 9 January 2026, at 04:17 Last updated on 9 January 2026, at 04:17
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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