National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Brighton U21 or Valencia U21 that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both contenders have had plentiful rest since their last match. Let's wish for an animated fixture!
Brighton U21 form and stats
Brighton participated in Premier League International Cup the last season, where they reached the quarter-finals.1 victory, 1 draw and 1 defeat. That’s what Brighton U21 have to build on here at American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in the Premier League 2 Division One.
A good away victory last time out for Brighton U21, who won 3-2 against Derby County U21. Manager Ruth felt very clever after Flower scored the winning goal against Derby County U21, having brought on that player as a substitute in the 75th minute.
Prior to that match was the Premier League 2 Division One fixture versus Newcastle United U21, played at a neutral venue. This match was drawn at full time (1-1).This is expected to be a close game, with Brighton perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Brighton U21 as a small favourite), we find 5 games. Brighton U21 has won 3 of these, drawn 1 and lost 1.
Brighton U21 are traveling soon after this match as the Premier League Cup match at Swansea City U21 awaits in three days.
Brighton U21 has scored 4 league goals at home this season, in 3 matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Brighton defense is not exactly impregnable. 5 goals conceded from 3 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Valencia U21 form and stats
Playing away, Valencia U21 have won 0 games, drawn 0 and suffered 0 defeats in the league this season.
Two away games in a row for Valencia U21, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-1 against West Ham United U21 in the Premier League International Cup.
Before that, 1-1 away against Crystal Palace U21 (after extra-time, 5-3 on penalties) in the Premier League International Cup.
Head 2 Head
Brighton U21 missing players
Valencia U21 missing players
| Brighton U21 | Valencia U21 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 7 | 7 | ||
| 11 | 6 | Won | W | 4 | 4 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 2 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Lost | L | 1 | 1 | ||
| 52 | 24 | Scored | S | 9 | 9 | ||
| 44 | 21 | Conceded | C | 4 | 4 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 86% | 86% | ||
| 84% | 77% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 57% | 57% | ||
| 76% | 62% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 14% | 14% | ||
| 68% | 54% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 14% | 14% | ||
| 48% | 38% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 14% | 14% | ||
| 80% | 77% | BTTS | BTTS | 29% | 29% | ||
| 16% | 15% | Clean Sheets | C S | 57% | 57% | ||
| 8% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 29% | 29% | ||
| 4.6 | 5.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 6 | ||
| 5 | 4.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 5 | ||
| 2 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10.4 | 12.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 14 | 14 | ||
| 4.8 | 5.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| 45% | 35% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 14% | 14% | ||
| 12 | 9.9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9 | 9 | ||
| 4.7 | 4.6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | West Ham United U21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2 | Lyon U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Southampton U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Brighton U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Dinamo Zagreb U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Valencia U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 7 | Chelsea U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 |
| 8 | Celtic U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | West Ham United U21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2 | Lyon U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Southampton U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Brighton U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Dinamo Zagreb U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Valencia U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 7 | Chelsea U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 |
| 8 | Celtic U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
