Braintree vs West Ham United U21 prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
West Ham United U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.83 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.83Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultWest Ham United U21 to win ✓62% · @1.83
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.36
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.05
Braintree vs West Ham United U21 preview and prediction
The match
Braintree host West Ham United U21 in the National League Cup on Tuesday 13 October, with kick-off at 19:30 (WAT) at Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium.
Form guide
Braintree's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to Truro City 1–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
West Ham United U21's last 5: LWDWW Most recently they lost to Millwall U21 0–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.3 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
West Ham United U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.0 for Braintree and 2.0 for West Ham United U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Braintree 23%, draw 16%, West Ham United U21 62%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.36.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was West Ham United U21 to win – a 62% chance at odds of 1.83, above our fair price of 1.62, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Braintree 1–2 West Ham United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Braintree23%fair 4.42 · @3.30
Draw16%fair 6.43 · @3.60
West Ham United U2162%fair 1.62 · @1.83
3.00Expected goals
1.04Braintree xG
1.96West Ham United U21 xG
65%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–210%
0–110%
0–210%
1–37%
0–36%
From our goals model: Braintree 1.0 – 2.0 West Ham United 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
West Ham United U21 to win✓
62%
1.62
1.83 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
84%
1.18
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.53
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
65%
1.55
–
Half-time result
West Ham United U21 ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT West Ham United U21 / FT West Ham United U21✓
37%
2.69
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.05
–
Form
Braintree – last 6
LLLLWD
10 Oct
vs Truro City
1–2
L
6 Oct
vs Walton & Hersham
1–3
L
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
2.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
West Ham United U21 – last 6
LWDWWD
9 Oct
@ Millwall U21
0–1
L
23 Sep
vs Valencia U21
2–0
W
18 Sep
@ Leicester City U21
0–0
D
14 Sep
vs Liverpool U21
1–0
W
8 Sep
@ Aldershot Town
3–0
W
4 Sep
vs Brighton U21
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Braintree and West Ham United U21.
What is the prediction for Braintree vs West Ham United U21?
Our pick is West Ham United U21 to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.83.
Who will win Braintree vs West Ham United U21?
On our numbers Braintree have a 23% chance of winning, the draw 16% and West Ham United U21 62%.
How many goals will there be in Braintree vs West Ham United U21?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Braintree vs West Ham United U21?
Our predicted score is Braintree 1–2 West Ham United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Braintree vs West Ham United U21?
Braintree vs West Ham United U21 (National League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 13 October 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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