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Braintree v Needham Market: numbers & prediction

FA Cup · England

Braintree

DLWWW
3–0
FT

Needham Market

DWDDW
Braintree 48%Draw 11%Needham Market 41% Expected goals 2.09 – 1.91
91%
Betarazi pick

Over 1.5 goals

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.10 · Won ✓

10/10Rating
–Odds

Picks by market

ResultBraintree to win ✓48% · fair 2.08
Double chanceEither team to win ✓89% · fair 1.12
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: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

19:45 WAT, Tuesday 22 September: Braintree v Needham Market in the FA Cup.

Current form

Braintree, last 5: DLWWW Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Needham Market, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.

Needham Market, last 5: DWDDW Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Braintree, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.

Head to head

When they last met (19 Sep 2026) it ended Needham Market 3–3 Braintree.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Braintree 2.1 xG, Needham Market 1.9 xG – a total near 4.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 76% and GG at 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

  • 1X2 according to our numbers – Braintree 48%, draw 11%, Needham Market 41%.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (91%). Most likely score in line with that pick: Braintree 2–1 Needham Market. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Braintree48%fair 2.08
Draw11%fair 9.09
Needham Market41%fair 2.44
4.00Expected goals
2.09Braintree xG
1.91Needham Market xG
58%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: Braintree 2.1 – 1.9 Needham Market expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultBraintree to win ✓48%2.08–
Double chanceEither team to win ✓89%1.12–
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗58%1.73–
Draw no betBraintree (draw no bet) ✓54%1.85–
Asian handicapNeedham Market +1 (Asian handicap) ✗70%1.43–
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–
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓63%1.59–
First team to scoreBraintree to score first ✓51%1.95–
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–

Recent results

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
Braintree vs Needham Market head-to-head page →

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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 48% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Needham Market 41%.

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).

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.