Cambridge United vs Brighton U21 prediction
Cambridge United
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
19:00EFL Trophy
Brighton U21
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Cambridge United vs Brighton U21: preview and prediction
Cambridge United welcome Brighton U21 to Abbey Stadium in Cambridge on Tuesday 3 November, with kick-off at 19:00. Cambridge United go into it 1st in the table after two games, with Brighton U21 2nd. Last time out Cambridge United were beaten 3-0 at Leyton Orient, and Brighton U21 won 4-2 away at Fulham U21.
Cambridge United: form and key numbers
Cambridge United have won two, drawn none and lost none of their two EFL Trophy games so far, scoring 6 and letting in 2. That has them 1st on 6 points.
Their last six in all competitions read two wins, two draws and two defeats, at 1.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per game. Last time out they lost 3-0 to Leyton Orient away; before that came a 1-1 draw away at Sheffield Wednesday and a 3-2 defeat at home to Plymouth.
Cambridge United haven't won in four. The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last five. At home they've won one of three recently (5 scored, 5 conceded).
- ALeyton Orient0-3L
- ASheffield Wednesday1-1D
- HPlymouth2-3L
- HWycombe2-2D
- ABarnsley2-1W
- HBlackpool1-0W
Cambridge United: last 6 results in all competitions, newest first.
Brighton U21: form and key numbers
So far in the EFL Trophy, Brighton U21 have won one, drawn none and lost one of two, with 6 goals scored and 4 conceded, good for 2nd place and 3 points.
Over the last six matches it has been three wins, one draw and two defeats, averaging 2.5 goals for and 2.7 against. Last time out they beat Fulham U21 4-2 away; before that came a 3-3 draw at home to AFC Bournemouth U21 and a 4-3 defeat away at Gillingham.
The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last six. On the road they've won one of three recently (8 scored, 11 conceded).
- AFulham U214-2W
- HAFC Bournemouth U213-3D
- AGillingham3-4L
- HSheffield United U212-1W
- ALiverpool U211-5L
- HParis Saint-Germain U212-1W
Brighton U21: last 6 results in all competitions, newest first.
Cambridge United vs Brighton U21: match analysis
There isn't much between Cambridge United's home form and Brighton U21's away form. Three points separate the two sides in the table.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge United | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | Brighton U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Gillingham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
We make Cambridge United clear favourites at 56%, with Brighton U21 on 25% and the draw at 19%.
- 1.32.5
- 1.72.7
- 2.51.4
On goals, it expects around 3.9 in the game: 2.5 for Cambridge United and 1.4 for Brighton U21. Over 2.5 goals is 71% and both teams scoring 61%.
Their recent games have averaged 4.1 goals.
Every market at a glance
- ResultCambridge United win56%
- Double chanceEither team wins81%
- GoalsOver 2.571%
- Both teams to scoreYes61%
- Clean sheetCambridge United31%
- CornersCambridge United 6.6 · Brighton U21 4.110.6 expected
- Cards4.3 yellows expectedRed 8%
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Cambridge United vs Brighton U21
Following Home win, Over 2.5 goals, Both teams to score · yes