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Norwich City U18 vs Brighton U18 Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 24-10-2026
Oct 2410:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Norwich City U18 2-3 Brighton U18
Norwich City U18DrawBrighton U18
Over 2.5 goalsYes (92%)
Both teams to scoreYes (87%)
Norwich City U18 host Brighton U18 in the U18 Premier League - South on 24 October 2026. The Canaries sit 14th with 6 points from seven games, while Brighton occupy sixth place with 13 points. This is a clash between a struggling home side and a visitor in far better form.
Team form
Norwich City U18
Norwich have had a rough ride lately. They lost 0-1 away to Bournemouth last time out and suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat at home to Arsenal before that. Their only bright spot in recent weeks was a 4-0 hammering of West Ham, but that's been sandwiched between losses. Over their last five games, Norwich have shipped 15 goals while scoring just 9. They're conceding 3.29 per game on average this season — a real concern for a side fighting to climb the table.
Brighton U18
Brighton are the form team here. They've won three of their last five, including a 3-2 victory over Southampton most recently and a 4-2 away win at Aston Villa. They did lose 1-5 to Chelsea and drew 1-1 at Reading, but overall they're far more stable. Brighton have scored 11 and conceded 11 over their last five outings, showing good balance. At 2.57 goals per game for the season, they're a genuine attacking threat.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record is mixed but leans Norwich's way recently. Norwich won 6-1 away at Brighton in December 2023 and triumphed 3-1 away in April 2021. However, Brighton have won at home twice — 2-1 in February 2023 and 3-1 in September 2021 — and the teams drew 1-1 in October 2024. Brighton's home record in this fixture is strong, but Norwich showed they can put a big score on them not that long ago.
Key factors
The defensive fragility at Norwich is the elephant in the room. Conceding over 3 goals per game is asking for trouble against an attack like Brighton's. Brighton's balance — solid defence, potent attack — gives them real control. Norwich need to tighten up at the back and find some attacking spark, but recent results suggest neither is happening right now. Brighton's consistency and superior league position tell the story.
Prediction
Brighton arrive as the favourite despite playing away. They're sixth in the table for good reason — they're scoring regularly and defending reasonably well. Norwich's leaky defence and lack of recent wins make them vulnerable. Brighton have the quality to exploit Norwich's weaknesses, and the visitors' form trajectory is pointing upwards while Norwich's is pointing down. Both teams look likely to score given the attacking nature of youth football, but Brighton should have enough to get the job done.
Back Brighton to win. They're the favourite here and the form, the league position, and the defensive solidity all support it. Expect a fairly open game with chances at both ends, but the visitors should edge it.
Match info
Tournaments:
U18 Premier League - South(South)
Referee:
No information
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Norwich City U18
L
L
W
L
L
Brighton U18
W
W
L
D
W
Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chelsea U18 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| 2 |  Tottenham Hotspur U18 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 3 |  Fulham U18 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 4 |  Arsenal U18 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 5 |  West Ham United U18 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 6 |  Brighton U18 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 7 |  Southampton U18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 8 |  Brentford U18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 9 |  Ipswich Town U18 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa U18 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 11 |  AFC Bournemouth U18 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace U18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 13 |  West Bromwich Albion U18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 14 |  Norwich City U18 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 15 |  Reading U18 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| 16 |  Birmingham City U18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
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