Braintree vs Walton & Hersham preview and prediction
The match
Braintree host Walton & Hersham in the National League South on Tuesday 6 October, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium. Braintree are 19th with 16 points from 15 games (in the bottom half), while Walton & Hersham sit 23rd on 8 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Braintree's last 5: LLWDL Most recently they lost to AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1–2 away. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Walton & Hersham's last 5: DLDLL Most recently they drew with Farnborough 2–2 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Braintree arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 2.4 for Braintree and 1.5 for Walton & Hersham. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 75% and both teams to score at 70%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 70% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Braintree 2–1 Walton & Hersham. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Braintree58%fair 1.72 · @1.75
Draw21%fair 4.86 · @3.90
Walton & Hersham21%fair 4.69 · @3.60
3.89Expected goals
2.43Braintree xG
1.46Walton & Hersham xG
70%Both score
75%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
1–17%
3–17%
2–26%
2–06%
1–25%
From our goals model: Braintree 2.4 – 1.5 Walton & Hersham 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
Braintree to win✗
58%
1.72
1.75
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.42
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.84
–
Half-time result
Braintree ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Braintree / FT Braintree✗
38%
2.61
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.35
–
Form
Braintree – last 6
LLWDLW
3 Oct
@ AFC Rushden & Diamonds
1–2
L
26 Sep
@ Dorking Wanderers
3–4
L
22 Sep
vs Needham Market
3–0
W
19 Sep
@ Needham Market
3–3
D
15 Sep
@ Billericay Town
2–3
L
12 Sep
vs Maidstone Utd
2–1
W
2.3Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Walton & Hersham – last 6
DLDLLL
26 Sep
vs Farnborough
2–2
D
19 Sep
vs Horsham
0–3
L
12 Sep
@ Truro City
1–1
D
5 Sep
vs Ebbsfleet United
0–2
L
31 Aug
@ Tonbridge Angels
1–5
L
29 Aug
vs Dorking Wanderers
1–4
L
0.8Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Braintree and Walton & Hersham.
What is the prediction for Braintree vs Walton & Hersham?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Braintree vs Walton & Hersham?
On our numbers Braintree have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Walton & Hersham 21%.
How many goals will there be in Braintree vs Walton & Hersham?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Braintree vs Walton & Hersham?
Our predicted score is Braintree 2–1 Walton & Hersham, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Braintree vs Walton & Hersham?
Braintree vs Walton & Hersham (National League South) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium.
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.
