Southend vs Braintree Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 3 Apr 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultSouthend to win ✓72% · @1.25

Double chanceSouthend or draw ✓93% · @1.05

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @1.73

GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗76% · fair 1.31

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 6.00

Southend vs Braintree preview and prediction

The match

Southend host Braintree in the National League on Friday 3 April, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Roots Hall.

Form guide

Southend's last 5: WDWDD Most recently they beat Yeovil Town 2–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 6. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.

Braintree's last 4: DLLL Most recently they drew with Brackley Town 1–1 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.

Southend arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.3.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 2.0 for Southend and 0.5 for Braintree. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 53%.

Betting angles

Win chances: Southend 72%, draw 22%, Braintree 7%.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 1.73.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Southend to win – a 72% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Southend 1–0 Braintree. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Southend72%fair 1.40 · @1.25

Draw22%fair 4.59 · @5.00

Braintree7%fair 15.26 · @10.00

2.48Expected goals

1.99Southend xG

0.49Braintree xG

53%Both score

45%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–017%

2–017%

3–011%

0–08%

1–18%

2–18%

From our goals model: Southend 2.0 – 0.5 Braintree expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Southend to win ✓	72%	1.40	1.25
Double chance	Southend or draw ✓	93%	1.07	1.05
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	53%	1.87	1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	71%	1.41	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✗	55%	1.82	–
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	76%	1.31	–
Half-time result	Southend ahead at half-time ✓	51%	1.96	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Southend / FT Southend ✓	48%	2.09	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–0 ✗	17%	6.00	–

Form

Southend – last 6

WDWDDL

31 Mar	vs Yeovil Town	2–1	W
25 Mar	vs Woking	1–1	D
17 Mar	vs Rochdale	3–2	W
10 Mar	vs Gateshead	1–1	D
3 Mar	vs Truro City	1–1	D
24 Feb	vs Boreham Wood	0–2	L

1.3Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

83%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

Braintree – last 4

DLLL

24 Mar	@ Brackley Town	1–1	D
4 Mar	@ Gateshead	0–1	L
25 Feb	vs Aldershot Town	1–2	L
21 Feb	@ Altrincham	1–2	L

0.8Scored / game

1.5Conceded / game

75%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Boreham Wood	16	14	2	0	+27	44
2	Harrogate Town	16	10	2	4	+11	32
3	Southend	16	8	5	3	+11	29
4	AFC Fylde	16	9	2	5	+6	29
5	Yeovil Town	16	8	4	4	+15	28
6	Worthing	16	8	4	4	+7	28
7	Altrincham	16	9	1	6	0	28
8	Carlisle	16	7	5	4	+9	26
9	Barrow	15	7	4	4	+7	25
10	FC Halifax Town	16	7	3	6	+8	24
11	Sutton Utd	16	7	3	6	-1	24
12	Woking	16	6	3	7	+1	21
13	Kidderminster Harriers	16	5	6	5	+1	21
14	Aldershot Town	16	6	3	7	0	21
15	AFC Hornchurch	16	7	0	9	-8	21
16	Forest Green	14	5	4	5	-1	19
17	Eastleigh	16	5	4	7	-6	19
18	Wealdstone	16	5	3	8	-6	18
19	Boston United	16	5	3	8	-8	18
20	Tamworth	15	5	2	8	-7	17
21	Hartlepool	16	5	0	11	-9	15
22	Solihull Moors	16	4	1	11	-21	13
23	Scunthorpe	15	3	1	11	-11	10
24	Gateshead	15	1	1	13	-25	4

Team

Pts

+27

+11

+11

+15

-1

Kidderminster Harriers

-8

-1

-6

-6

-8

-7

-9

-21

-11

-25

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Southend vs Braintree?

Our pick is Southend to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.

Who will win Southend vs Braintree?

On our numbers Southend have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Braintree 7%.

How many goals will there be in Southend vs Braintree?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Southend vs Braintree?

Our predicted score is Southend 1–0 Braintree, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.

When is Southend vs Braintree?

Southend vs Braintree (National League) kicks off on Friday 3 April 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Roots Hall.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

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