Brighton U21 vs AFC Bournemouth U21 prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBrighton U21 to win ✗63% · @1.60
Double chanceEither team to win ✗86% · @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 10.94
Brighton U21 vs AFC Bournemouth U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League 2 Division One sees Brighton U21 take on AFC Bournemouth U21 on Sunday 18 October, kicking off at 13:30 (WAT) at Elite Football Performance Centre. Brighton U21 are 19th with 8 points from 6 games (in the bottom half), while AFC Bournemouth U21 sit 12th on 10 points (in the top half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Brighton U21's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Gillingham 3–4 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
AFC Bournemouth U21's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Plymouth U21 6–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
AFC Bournemouth U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 2.4 for Brighton U21 and 1.3 for AFC Bournemouth U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 72% and both teams to score at 66%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 66% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Brighton U21 2–1 AFC Bournemouth U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Brighton U2163%fair 1.58 · @1.60
Draw14%fair 7.15 · @4.00
AFC Bournemouth U2123%fair 4.37 · @3.90
3.75Expected goals
2.40Brighton U21 xG
1.35AFC Bournemouth U21 xG
66%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
2–07%
2–26%
1–06%
From our goals model: Brighton U21 2.4 – 1.3 AFC Bournemouth 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✗
63%
1.58
1.60
Double chance
Either team to win✗
86%
1.16
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.51
1.44
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
–
Half-time result
Brighton U21 ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.16
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Brighton U21 / FT Brighton U21✗
40%
2.52
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.94
–
Form
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 63% chance of winning, the draw 14% 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.
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.
