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Braintree vs Needham Market prediction & analysis

91%
Footrivo pick

Over 1.5 goals

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.10 · Won ✓

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Quick tips for this match

ResultBraintree to win ✓47% · fair 2.13
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87% · fair 1.15
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.

Betting angles

Our prediction

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.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultBraintree to win ✓47%2.13–
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87%1.15–
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗58%1.73–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓91%1.10–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓76%1.31–
Over/under 3.5 goalsOver 3.5 goals ✗57%1.77–
Half-time resultBraintree ahead at half-time ✗36%2.81–
Half-time / full-timeHT Braintree / FT Braintree ✗27%3.75–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8%13.08–

Form

Braintree – last 6

DLWWWL
19 Sep@ Needham Market3–3D
15 Sep@ Billericay Town2–3L
12 Sepvs Maidstone Utd2–1W
8 Sepvs Fulham U212–1W
5 Sep@ Slough Town2–1W
31 Augvs Farnborough0–2L
1.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Needham Market – last 6

DWDDWL
19 Sepvs Braintree3–3D
12 Sepvs Worcester City2–0W
5 Sep@ Stanway Rovers0–0D
31 Augvs Peterborough Sports3–3D
29 Aug@ Stratford Town2–1W
22 Augvs Halesowen Town0–1L
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Head to head

19 Sep 2026Needham Market v Braintree3–3
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Frequently asked questions

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.