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 11.29
Cambridge United vs Brighton U21 preview and prediction
The match
Cambridge United host Brighton U21 in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday 3 November, with kick-off at 20:00 (WAT) at Abbey Stadium. Cambridge United are 2nd with 6 points from 3 games, while Brighton U21 sit 4th on 1 points.
Form guide
Cambridge United's last 5: LDLDW Most recently they lost to Leyton Orient 0–3 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Brighton U21's last 5: WDLWL Most recently they beat Fulham U21 4–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 2.7 for Cambridge United and 1.2 for Brighton U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cambridge United 67%, draw 18%, Brighton U21 15%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 70% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Cambridge United 2–1 Brighton U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cambridge United67%fair 1.50 · @1.53
Draw18%fair 5.45 · @4.00
Brighton U2115%fair 6.69 · @4.50
3.91Expected goals
2.66Cambridge United xG
1.25Brighton U21 xG
64%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–18%
2–07%
1–17%
3–06%
2–26%
From our goals model: Cambridge United 2.7 – 1.2 Brighton 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
Cambridge United to win✓
67%
1.50
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
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
Half-time result
Cambridge United ahead at half-time✓
51%
1.95
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cambridge United / FT Cambridge United✓
45%
2.20
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.29
–
Form
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 67% chance of winning, the draw 18% 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.
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.
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