Our Braintree Town vs Brighton U21 Prediction: 2-1
Braintree Town vs Brighton U21 in the England National League Cup is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 11, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Braintree Town vs Brighton U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Braintree Town's Last Match – AFC Fylde vs Braintree Town
Braintree Town will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 England National League victory over AFC Fylde on March 8. In that match, Braintree Town recorded 50% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AFC Fylde | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 26 |
Braintree Town | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 19 |
Brighton U21's Last Match – Leeds U21 vs Brighton U21
Brighton U21 will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England Premier League 2 share of the spoils with Leeds U21 on March 3. In that match, Brighton U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leeds U21 | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 54 |
Brighton U21 | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 20 |
Braintree Town vs Brighton U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Braintree Town | Brighton U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.71 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Braintree Town are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Brighton U21 average 0.7 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.