Slough Town vs Braintree: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 5 September the National League South brings Slough Town against Braintree at Arbour Park. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Slough Town are 24th, in the drop zone, on 7 points after 16 matches; Braintree are 19th (lower half) with 16.
Current form
Slough Town, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.7 conceded per game.
Braintree, last 5: LDLDW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Farnborough, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Braintree, collecting 0.8 points per game to 0.0 for Slough Town.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Slough Town 2.1 xG, Braintree 1.9 xG – a total near 4.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 76% and GG at 69%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Slough Town 43%, draw 21%, Braintree 36%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Slough Town 2–1 Braintree. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Slough Town43%fair 2.31 · @2.10
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @3.50
Braintree36%fair 2.79 · @2.80
4.00Expected goals
2.10Slough Town xG
1.90Braintree xG
69%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
1–17%
2–27%
1–27%
3–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Slough Town 2.1 – 1.9 Braintree expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Slough Town to win✗
43%
2.31
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
69%
1.44
1.44
Draw no bet
Slough Town (draw no bet)✗
55%
1.83
–
Asian handicap
Braintree +1 (Asian handicap)✓
70%
1.44
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
First team to score
Slough Town to score first
51%
1.94
–
Half-time result
Slough Town ahead at half-time✗
36%
2.80
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Slough Town / FT Slough Town✗
27%
3.72
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
13.04
–
Recent results
Slough Town – last 6
LLLLLL
31 Aug
@ Dagenham & Redbridge
0–1
L
29 Aug
vs Folkestone Invicta
0–2
L
22 Aug
@ Hampton & Richmond
3–5
L
18 Aug
vs Farnham Town
0–1
L
15 Aug
@ Dover
3–5
L
1 Aug
vs Wealdstone
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Braintree – last 6
LDLDWL
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
8 Aug
vs Tonbridge Angels
0–4
L
1.3Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Slough Town and Braintree.
What is the prediction for Slough Town vs Braintree?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Slough Town vs Braintree?
On our numbers Slough Town have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Braintree 36%.
How many goals will there be in Slough Town vs Braintree?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Slough Town vs Braintree?
Our predicted score is Slough Town 2–1 Braintree, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Slough Town vs Braintree?
Slough Town vs Braintree (National League South) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Arbour Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.