England · Premier League 2 Division One · Matchweek 1919:00
Burnley U21LWLLL

0 – 2

Monday, 16 March 2026

Brighton U21DLWDL

Burnley FC Training Centre · Referee D. Watson · Analysis updated 09:56 UTC

Burnley U21 vs Brighton U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.22 expected goals for Burnley U21 and 1.84 for Brighton U21, a combined total of 4.06. That distribution gives Burnley U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 47%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 77% for over 2.5 goals and 75% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 47% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Burnley U21 win

47.1% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.22 – 1.84

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Burnley U21 home form

    6 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Brighton U21 away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Burnley U21 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 47%, against 47% / 20% / 33% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.22 goals for Burnley U21 and 1.84 for Brighton U21, a combined 4.06 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Burnley U21 win47%
Draw20%
Brighton U21 win33%

Double chance 1X

67%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

53%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals91%
Over 2.5 goals77%
Over 3.5 goals58%
Both teams to score75%

Correct score

  • 2–17.8%
  • 2–27.2%
  • 1–17.1%
  • 1–26.5%
  • 3–15.8%

Recent form

Burnley U21

  • 2026-08-21T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Fulham U21 · 3-4 (L)
  • 2026-08-14T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Wolves U21 · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-05-14T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Sunderland U21 · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-04-13T18:00:00.000Z · H vs West Bromwich Albion U21 · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-04-12T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Blackburn Rovers U21 · 0-2 (L)

Brighton U21

  • 2026-10-18T12:30:00.000Z · H vs AFC Bournemouth U21 · 3-3 (D)
  • 2026-10-13T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Gillingham · 3-4 (L)
  • 2026-10-09T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Sheffield United U21 · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Liverpool U21 · 1-5 (L)
  • 2026-09-16T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Paris Saint-Germain U21 · 2-1 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Premier League 2 Division One table

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Burnley U21 win, at 47.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 75% and over 2.5 goals at 77%.

A 47% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.