Manchester United U21 and Brighton U21 face each other on Monday 01.26.2026, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2 U23 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Manchester United U21's home ground, the Old Trafford.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Manchester United U21 and Brighton 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 Manchester United U21 vs Brighton U21
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1st Half Over 0.5 Goals
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Manchester United U21 preview
Manchester United U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League 2 U23: in 10 matches, Manchester United U21 secured 8 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Manchester United U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
Manchester United U21 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 29 goals, of which 25 were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, resulting in an average of 2.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Gabriele Biancheri, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Gabriele Biancheri has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Manchester United U21 has conceded 14 goals in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 1.4 per game) and 22 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.69 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Brighton U21 preview
Brighton U21 comes into the game with 10 matches played so far in the Premier League 2 U23. They have secured 4 victories, 3 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.
Brighton U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 22 goals during this period. Of that total, 20 were netted in the Premier League 2 U23, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.69.
Brighton U21's offensive system is led by Shane Nti, 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, Charlie Tasker. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 1.2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 17 goals in 13 matches, averaging 1.31 per match.
Head to head: Manchester United U21 vs Brighton U21
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Manchester United U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W W |
2.5 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Goals | 3.9 | 4.6 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 80% | 80% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.59 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.38 | 1.35 |
Brighton U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D L D |
1.5 |
| Home | W D W W |
2.5 |
| Away | L D L D L |
0.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 3 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 50% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.46 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.08 | 1.05 | 1.1 |
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