Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗52% · fair 1.92
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗13% · fair 7.74
Needham Market vs Braintree: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Braintree travel to face Needham Market on Saturday 19 September in the FA Cup – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT.
Current form
Needham Market, last 5: WDDWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Worcester City, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Braintree, last 5: LWWWL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Billericay Town, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Needham Market 1.0 xG, Braintree 1.5 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 48%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Needham Market 28%, draw 20%, Braintree 52%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Braintree to win (52%, odds 2.10 – longer than our fair 1.92, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Needham Market 0–1 Braintree. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Needham Market28%fair 3.59 · @2.75
Draw20%fair 5.00 · @3.60
Braintree52%fair 1.92 · @2.10
2.43Expected goals
0.96Needham Market xG
1.47Braintree xG
48%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–113%
1–112%
0–210%
1–29%
0–09%
1–08%
From our goals model: Needham Market 1.0 – 1.5 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
Braintree to win✗
52%
1.92
2.10 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
80%
1.25
1.22
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
52%
1.92
–
Draw no bet
Braintree (draw no bet)
65%
1.53
–
Asian handicap
Needham Market +1 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.97
2.08 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Braintree to score first✗
55%
1.81
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.26
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Braintree / FT Braintree✗
29%
3.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
13%
7.74
–
Recent results
Needham Market – last 6
WDDWLL
12 Sep
vs Worcester City
2–0
W
5 Sep
@ Stanway Rovers
0–0
D
31 Aug
vs Peterborough Sports
3–3
D
29 Aug
@ Stratford Town
2–1
W
22 Aug
vs Halesowen Town
0–1
L
15 Aug
@ Alvechurch
0–2
L
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Braintree – last 6
LWWWLD
15 Sep
@ Billericay Town
2–3
L
12 Sep
vs Maidstone Utd
2–1
W
8 Sep
vs Fulham U21
2–1
W
5 Sep
@ Slough Town
2–1
W
31 Aug
vs Farnborough
0–2
L
29 Aug
@ Dover
3–3
D
1.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Needham Market and Braintree.
What is the prediction for Needham Market vs Braintree?
Our pick is Braintree to win with a 52% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.10.
Who will win Needham Market vs Braintree?
On our numbers Needham Market have a 28% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Braintree 52%.
How many goals will there be in Needham Market vs Braintree?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Needham Market vs Braintree?
Our predicted score is Needham Market 0–1 Braintree, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Needham Market vs Braintree?
Needham Market vs Braintree (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
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