Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · fair 1.73
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 13.08
Braintree vs Needham Market preview and prediction
The match
Needham Market travel to face Braintree in the FA Cup on Tuesday 22 September (19:45 WAT).
Form guide
Braintree's last 5: DLWWW Most recently they drew with Needham Market 3–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Needham Market's last 5: DWDDW Most recently they drew with Braintree 3–3 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 19 September 2026, finished Needham Market 3–3 Braintree.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.1 for Braintree and 1.9 for Needham Market. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 76% and both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 91% chance. Predicted score: Braintree 2–1 Needham Market. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Braintree47%fair 2.13
Draw13%fair 7.69
Needham Market40%fair 2.50
4.00Expected goals
2.09Braintree xG
1.91Needham Market xG
58%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
1–17%
2–27%
1–27%
3–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Braintree 2.1 – 1.9 Needham Market expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Braintree vs Needham Market?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 91% chance.
Who will win Braintree vs Needham Market?
On our numbers Braintree have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Needham Market 40%.
How many goals will there be in Braintree vs Needham Market?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Braintree vs Needham Market?
Our predicted score is Braintree 2–1 Needham Market, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Braintree vs Needham Market?
Braintree vs Needham Market (FA Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time).
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.