Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultBrighton U21 to win ✗62% · @1.60
Double chanceEither team to win ✗85% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.44
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓72% · fair 1.38
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.95
Brighton U21 vs AFC Bournemouth U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
13:30 WAT, Sunday 18 October: Brighton U21 v AFC Bournemouth U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One, played at Elite Football Performance Centre. In the table, Brighton U21 are 19th, lower half, on 8 points after 6 matches; AFC Bournemouth U21 are 12th (upper half) with 10. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Brighton U21, last 5: LWLWW Their latest outing: 3–4 defeat to Gillingham, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
AFC Bournemouth U21, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 6–1 win over Plymouth U21, at home. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Momentum favours AFC Bournemouth U21, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.7 for Brighton U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Brighton U21 2.4 xG, AFC Bournemouth U21 1.4 xG – a total near 3.8. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 72% and GG at 66%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Brighton U21 62%, draw 15%, AFC Bournemouth U21 23%.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (66%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Brighton U21 2–1 AFC Bournemouth U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Brighton U2162%fair 1.61 · @1.60
Draw15%fair 6.71 · @4.00
AFC Bournemouth U2123%fair 4.38 · @3.90
3.75Expected goals
2.39Brighton U21 xG
1.36AFC Bournemouth U21 xG
66%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
2–07%
2–26%
1–06%
From our goals model: Brighton U21 2.4 – 1.4 AFC Bournemouth 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
Brighton U21 to win✗
62%
1.61
1.60
Double chance
Either team to win✗
85%
1.17
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.51
1.44
Draw no bet
Brighton U21 (draw no bet)
73%
1.37
–
Asian handicap
Brighton U21 -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
52%
1.94
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
68%
1.48
–
First team to score
Brighton U21 to score first
62%
1.61
–
Half-time result
Brighton U21 ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.18
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Brighton U21 / FT Brighton U21✗
39%
2.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.95
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Recent results
Brighton U21 – last 6
LWLWWD
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
11 Sep
vs Leicester City U21
3–0
W
4 Sep
@ West Ham United U21
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
AFC Bournemouth U21 – last 6
WWLWWW
12 Oct
vs Plymouth U21
6–1
W
21 Sep
vs Stoke City U21
2–1
W
12 Sep
@ Southampton U21
1–3
L
4 Sep
@ Leicester City U21
1–0
W
31 Aug
vs Middlesbrough U21
3–1
W
21 Aug
vs Chelsea U21
2–1
W
2.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Brighton U21 and AFC Bournemouth U21.
What is the prediction for Brighton U21 vs AFC Bournemouth U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Brighton U21 vs AFC Bournemouth U21?
On our numbers Brighton U21 have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 15% and AFC Bournemouth U21 23%.
How many goals will there be in Brighton U21 vs AFC Bournemouth U21?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Brighton U21 vs AFC Bournemouth U21?
Our predicted score is Brighton U21 2–1 AFC Bournemouth U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Brighton U21 vs AFC Bournemouth U21?
Brighton U21 vs AFC Bournemouth U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 13:30 (West Africa Time) at Elite Football Performance Centre.
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.
