Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21 prediction & analysis
68%
Footrivo pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.47 · bookmaker 1.38 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.38Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBrighton U21 to win ✓42% · @2.10
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗66% · @1.33
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · @1.38
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 11.97
Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League 2 Division One sees Brighton U21 take on West Ham United U21 on Monday 4 May, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT) at Elite Football Performance Centre. Brighton U21 are 19th with 8 points from 6 games (in the bottom half), while West Ham United U21 sit 15th on 9 points (in the top half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Brighton U21's last 5: WDWWL Most recently they beat Ipswich Town U21 2–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
West Ham United U21's last 5: DLWLL Most recently they drew with Fulham U21 1–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 5. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Brighton U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 1.8 for Brighton U21 and 1.7 for West Ham United U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score in 66% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Brighton U21 42%, draw 21%, West Ham United U21 37%.
Both teams to score: yes (66%) at 1.33.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 68% chance at odds of 1.38. Predicted score: Brighton U21 2–1 West Ham United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Brighton U2142%fair 2.37 · @2.10
Draw21%fair 4.73 · @3.75
West Ham United U2137%fair 2.72 · @2.80
3.52Expected goals
1.83Brighton U21 xG
1.69West Ham United U21 xG
66%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–05%
3–15%
From our goals model: Brighton U21 1.8 – 1.7 West Ham United U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Brighton U21 to win✓
42%
2.37
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
66%
1.52
1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.38
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
53%
1.89
1.77
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
36%
2.78
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Brighton U21 / FT Brighton U21✓
25%
3.97
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.97
–
Form
Brighton U21 – last 6
WDWWLD
24 Apr
@ Ipswich Town U21
2–1
W
3 Apr
vs Aston Villa U21
0–0
D
22 Mar
vs Everton U21
5–0
W
16 Mar
@ Burnley U21
2–0
W
6 Mar
vs Fulham U21
3–4
L
27 Feb
@ Newcastle United U21
2–2
D
2.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
West Ham United U21 – last 6
DLWLLW
24 Apr
@ Fulham U21
1–1
D
4 Apr
@ Tottenham Hotspur U21
2–3
L
20 Mar
@ Blackburn Rovers U21
4–2
W
13 Mar
vs Reading U21
1–2
L
6 Mar
@ Derby County U21
2–4
L
28 Feb
@ Leeds United U21
3–1
W
2.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Brighton U21 and West Ham United U21.
What is the prediction for Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21?
On our numbers Brighton U21 have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 21% and West Ham United U21 37%.
How many goals will there be in Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21?
Our predicted score is Brighton U21 2–1 West Ham United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21?
Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Monday 4 May 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Elite Football Performance Centre.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
