Manchester United U21 vs Brighton U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 January

Manchester United U21

L D W W W

2nd place in England U21 Premier League

1-1

26/01/2026 09:00

Brighton U21

W D L W W

12th place in England U21 Premier League

England U21 Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Manchester United U21 vs Brighton U21 on 26 January 2026 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Manchester United U21 vs Brighton U21 preview before placing your bet.

Manchester United U21 will face Brighton U21 in England U21 Premier League on January 26, 2026 at 09:00.
Manchester United U21 are currently 2nd with 43 points after 20 matches.
Brighton U21 sit 12th with 30 points from 20 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 1.96.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

09:00

2026-01-26

Manchester United U21 vs Brighton U21 - Prediction & Odds

Manchester United U21

Brighton U21

2026-01-26 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Chelsea U21	43	20	14	1	5	52	25	27
02 Manchester United U21	43	20	13	4	3	43	26	17
03 Manchester City U21	40	20	13	1	6	59	21	38
04 Fulham U21	38	20	11	5	4	48	32	16
05 Ipswich U21	38	20	12	2	6	45	45	0
06 Southampton U21	36	20	10	6	4	36	29	7
07 Liverpool U21	35	20	11	2	7	49	36	13
08 Tottenham U21	35	20	11	2	7	42	32	10
09 Leicester City U21	31	20	9	4	7	48	42	6
10 Crystal Palace U21	31	20	9	4	7	36	31	5
11 Aston Villa U21	31	20	9	4	7	32	35	-3
12 Brighton U21	30	20	8	6	6	38	25	13
13 West Ham U21	30	20	8	6	6	44	35	9
14 Arsenal U21	29	20	8	5	7	28	33	-5
15 Sunderland U21	28	20	8	4	8	41	40	1
16 Middlesbrough U21	27	20	7	6	7	37	28	9
17 Nottingham Forest U21	26	20	8	2	10	23	23	0
18 Everton U21	25	20	7	4	9	33	36	-3
19 Reading U21	25	20	7	4	9	29	36	-7
20 Stoke City U21	25	20	7	4	9	29	42	-13
21 Newcastle U21	24	20	6	6	8	30	35	-5
22 Wolverhampton U21	23	20	6	5	9	30	45	-15
23 Norwich City U21	20	20	5	5	10	32	42	-10
24 Derby County U21	20	20	5	5	10	26	44	-18
25 Leeds United U21	18	20	5	3	12	28	40	-12
26 West Bromwich U21	18	20	5	3	12	26	41	-15
27 Birmingham U21	17	20	4	5	11	26	52	-26
28 Blackburn Rovers U21	14	20	4	2	14	27	46	-19
29 Burnley U21	13	20	3	4	13	22	42	-20

Head To Head

26/01/2025 12:00

Brighton U21

0 - 1

Manchester United U21

ENG U21

08/04/2024 14:00

Manchester United U21

1 - 1

Brighton U21

ENG U21

21/04/2023 14:00

Brighton U21

3 - 2

Manchester United U21

ENG U21

08/10/2022 08:00

Manchester United U21

3 - 3

Brighton U21

ENG U21

Brighton U21

25%

Draw

50%

Manchester United U21

25%

Manchester United U21 Last 6 matches

20/01/2026 15:00

Manchester United U21 3 - 2 Sporting CP B

PLI CUP

16/01/2026 15:00

Fulham U21 2 - 2 Manchester United U21

ENG U21

12/01/2026 15:00

Wolverhampton U21 1 - 4 Manchester United U21

ENG U21

19/12/2025 15:00

Manchester United U21 2 - 0 Borussia Dortmund (Youth)

PLI CUP

16/12/2025 15:45

Tamworth 3 - 0 Manchester United U21

ENL Cup

02/12/2025 15:00

Manchester United U21 1 - 4 Anderlecht U21

PLI CUP

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Brighton U21

20/01/2026 15:30

Brighton U21 2 - 0 Dinamo Zagreb B

PLI CUP

16/01/2026 15:00

Southampton U21 1 - 0 Brighton U21

ENG U21

14/12/2025 08:00

Brighton U21 2 - 2 Paris Saint Germain U21

PLI CUP

10/12/2025 15:30

Brighton U21 1 - 2 Real Sociedad B

PLI CUP

25/11/2025 15:00

Woking 1 - 1 Brighton U21

ENL Cup

21/11/2025 15:30

Brighton U21 1 - 1 SL Benfica B

PLI CUP

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 Premier Le...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Manchester United U21

Brighton U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.08

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.38

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 24 matches

YesNo

16 (67%)8 (33%)

In last 24 matches

NoYes

18 (75%)6 (25%)

Manchester United U21

Recent matches

Brighton U21

Under /Over

(88%)21 3(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)19 5(21%)

Under /Over

(58%)14 10(42%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

Under /Over

(46%)11 13(54%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(46%)11 13(54%)

/Yes

(75%)18 6(25%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)12 12(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Manchester United U21

Brighton U21

Shots

Manchester United U21

Total shots

13.22 avg / game

Blocked

48 total

Avg. 4.36

Brighton U21

Total shots

11.74 avg / game

Blocked

27 total

Avg. 3.00

Manchester United U21 Pass Brighton U21

Total passes

465

Avg. 465 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

285

Avg. 285 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Manchester United U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Manchester United U21

OTHERS

Manchester United U21

Played games

Brighton U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.13

Clean sheets

0.33

6.42

154

Corners

111

4.63

0.42

Throw-ins

1.38

1.21

Offsides

1.29

2.42

GK saves

1.50

Manchester United U21

DISCIPLINARY

Brighton U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.75

1.92

0.08

0.13

10.88

261

Fouls

284

11.83

0.50

Tackles

0.79

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How We Build the Manchester United U21 vs Brighton U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Manchester United U21 vs Brighton U21 on 26 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England U21 Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Manchester United U21 vs Brighton U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Manchester United U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Brighton U21's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England U21 Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England U21 Premier League standings and the England U21 Premier League form table to understand exactly where Manchester United U21 and Brighton U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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