EFL Cup Betting Preview: Oxford vs Brighton

Championship side Oxford host Premier League team Brighton in this EFL Cup second round clash at Kassam Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 27 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Seagulls Should Prove Too Strong

Brighton can defeat Oxford and we’re wagering the favourites on the Asian Handicap -1.25 at odds of -106. We require a two-goal margin of victory, although half our stake is refunded if they win by one goal.

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Both Teams Lost Last Time Out

Oxford United were defeated on the road in their last game. Birmingham City won 1-0 at St Andrew's in the Championship. Gary Rowett's men recorded just 34% possession and one shot on target.

In their previous EFL Cup engagement, Oxford triumphed 1-0 at home to Colchester United.

Brighton suffered a Premier League defeat in their previous game. A 2-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton. The Sussex club recorded 57% possession and had four shots on goal.

Oxford United – Last 10 League & EFL Cup Games

Oxford have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. The U's have averaged 37.2% possession and 3.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.3 goals from 3.6 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 5.9 corners.

Top goalscorers are Cameron Brannagan and Michal Helik on 2 goals, while Will Lankshear has bagged 1. Tyler Goodrham has made the most assists with 3.

Brighton – Last 10 League & EFL Cup Games

Brighton have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 5.6 shots on goal, 14.4 attempts and 1.9 goals. Fabian Hurzeler's side average 54.2% possession, 466.2 passes, 4.7 corners taken and 3.4 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 11.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Jack Hinshelwood, Kaoru Mitoma and Danny Welbeck have scored 3 goals, followed by Matthew O'Riley with 2. Brajan Gruda has had 3 assists, with Bart Verbruggen notching one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Oxford vs Brighton Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Oxford vs Brighton betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best corners pick, correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We expect Brighton to land a victory in this EFL Cup match by two goals or more. It means we will back the favourites -1.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -106, with lots of value in the available odds.

Our job is to consult the latest EFL Cup team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Oxford vs Brighton EFL Cup & league stats:

The -1.25 line has been covered by Brighton in 5 of their last 10 games on the road.

Brighton -1.25 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Oxford

0 - 3 Brighton logo

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We’re predicting Brighton to land a 3-0 victory and this is available at +800. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Georginio Rutter to Score +155

Georginio Rutter (Brighton) has managed three goals in his past five games on the road. It’s worth a play on the +155 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -127

The average number of corners in the previous five Oxford matches has been 8.00. On this evidence, we can take a price of -127 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the line.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Oxford

Total

8.30 3.40 4.90

Home

9.40 3.80 5.60

Away

9.40 2.90 6.50

Brighton

Total

8.10 4.70 3.40

Home

8.10 3.80 4.30

Away

9.10 5.60 3.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Oxford Corners

Brighton Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Brighton -1.25 -106

Total Goals Over 2.5 -167

Anytime Goalscorer Georginio Rutter +155

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Oxford vs Brighton Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Brighton Heavy Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies

Brighton are the skinniest price to succeed in this EFL Cup clash, with the favourites afforded a 68% probability based on their -217 betting odds with the bookies. Oxford United are the underdogs at +525 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Brighton at -115 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Oxford at +450. The draw is the third option at +163.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -130.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

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Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Georginio Rutter Heads First Goalscorer Market

Georginio Rutter is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +450, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Georginio Rutter (Brighton)

Brodie Spencer (Oxford)

Matt O'Riley (Brighton)

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)

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Team Stats

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Oxford Stats

Brighton Stats

Full-Time Result

3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 37.20% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 54.20% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 54.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

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Oxford vs Brighton Lineups & Team News

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