The National League Cup sees Braintree take on Fulham U21 on Tuesday 8 September, kicking off at 19:30 (WAT) at Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium.
Form guide
Braintree's last 5: WLDLD Most recently they beat Slough Town 2–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Fulham U21's last 5: WLWDW Most recently they beat Newcastle United U21 4–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game.
Fulham U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 1.8 for Braintree and 2.2 for Fulham U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score in 73% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 73% chance at odds of 1.35. Predicted score: Braintree 1–2 Fulham U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Braintree34%fair 2.93 · @2.45
Draw19%fair 5.19 · @3.60
Fulham U2147%fair 2.15 · @2.25
4.00Expected goals
1.84Braintree xG
2.16Fulham U21 xG
73%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–28%
1–17%
2–27%
2–17%
1–36%
2–35%
From our goals model: Braintree 1.8 – 2.2 Fulham U21 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
Fulham U21 to win✗
47%
2.15
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
73%
1.38
1.35
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Fulham U21 ahead at half-time✗
37%
2.68
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Fulham U21 / FT Fulham U21✗
29%
3.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.72
–
Form
Braintree – last 6
WLDLDW
5 Sep
@ Slough Town
2–1
W
31 Aug
vs Farnborough
0–2
L
29 Aug
@ Dover
3–3
D
22 Aug
vs Horsham
1–2
L
18 Aug
vs Ipswich Town U21
1–1
D
15 Aug
vs Chesham United
3–2
W
1.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Fulham U21 – last 6
WLWDWD
31 Aug
@ Newcastle United U21
4–0
W
26 Aug
vs Borussia Dortmund II
1–4
L
21 Aug
vs Burnley U21
4–3
W
18 Aug
@ Aldershot Town
2–2
D
8 Aug
@ Cardiff City U21
4–0
W
24 Apr
vs West Ham United U21
1–1
D
2.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Braintree and Fulham U21.
What is the prediction for Braintree vs Fulham U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Braintree vs Fulham U21?
On our numbers Braintree have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Fulham U21 47%.
How many goals will there be in Braintree vs Fulham U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 73% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Braintree vs Fulham U21?
Our predicted score is Braintree 1–2 Fulham U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Braintree vs Fulham U21?
Braintree vs Fulham U21 (National League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:30 (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.
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