Double chanceCambridge United or draw ✓85% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗64% · @1.57
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓70% · @1.44
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.28
Cambridge United vs Brighton U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 3 November the EFL Trophy brings Cambridge United against Brighton U21 at Abbey Stadium. Kick-off: 20:00 WAT. In the table, Cambridge United are 2nd on 6 points after 3 matches; Brighton U21 are 4th with 1.
Current form
Cambridge United, last 5: LDLDW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Leyton Orient, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Brighton U21, last 5: WDLWL Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Fulham U21, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cambridge United 2.6 xG, Brighton U21 1.3 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 70% for three or more goals, 64% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cambridge United 66%, draw 19%, Brighton U21 15%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (70%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cambridge United 2–1 Brighton U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cambridge United66%fair 1.52 · @1.53
Draw19%fair 5.32 · @4.00
Brighton U2115%fair 6.46 · @4.50
3.91Expected goals
2.64Cambridge United xG
1.27Brighton U21 xG
64%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
3–18%
2–07%
1–17%
3–06%
2–26%
From our goals model: Cambridge United 2.6 – 1.3 Brighton U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cambridge United to win✓
66%
1.52
1.53
Double chance
Cambridge United or draw✓
85%
1.18
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
64%
1.56
1.57
Draw no bet
Cambridge United (draw no bet)✓
81%
1.24
–
Asian handicap
Cambridge United -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.12
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.44
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
50%
1.98
1.67
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
1.28
First team to score
Cambridge United to score first✓
66%
1.51
–
Half-time result
Cambridge United ahead at half-time✓
51%
1.98
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cambridge United / FT Cambridge United✓
45%
2.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.28
–
Recent results
Cambridge United – last 6
LDLDWW
31 Oct
@ Leyton Orient
0–3
L
27 Oct
@ Sheffield Wednesday
1–1
D
24 Oct
vs Plymouth
2–3
L
20 Oct
vs Wycombe
2–2
D
17 Oct
@ Barnsley
2–1
W
10 Oct
vs Blackpool
1–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Brighton U21 – last 6
WDLWLW
23 Oct
@ Fulham U21
4–2
W
18 Oct
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
3–3
D
13 Oct
@ Gillingham
3–4
L
9 Oct
vs Sheffield United U21
2–1
W
19 Sep
@ Liverpool U21
1–5
L
16 Sep
vs Paris Saint-Germain U21
2–1
W
2.5Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cambridge United and Brighton U21.
What is the prediction for Cambridge United vs Brighton U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Cambridge United vs Brighton U21?
On our numbers Cambridge United have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Brighton U21 15%.
How many goals will there be in Cambridge United vs Brighton U21?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cambridge United vs Brighton U21?
Our predicted score is Cambridge United 2–1 Brighton U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Cambridge United vs Brighton U21?
Cambridge United vs Brighton U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Abbey Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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