Our Braintree Town vs Forest Green Prediction: 1-0
Braintree Town vs Forest Green in the England National League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Braintree Town, as their solid defense should be enough to keep Forest Green at bay.
This Braintree Town vs Forest Green 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 – Carlisle vs Braintree Town
Braintree Town will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-5 England National League defeat at the hands of Carlisle on August 25. In that match, Braintree Town recorded 39% possession, firing 2 shots at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carlisle | 61% | 19 (13) | - | 84 |
 Braintree Town | 39% | 2 (0) | - | 50 |
Forest Green's Last Match – Forest Green vs Eastleigh
Forest Green will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 England National League victory over Eastleigh on August 25. In that match, Forest Green saw 67% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Forest Green | 67% | 7 (2) | - | 84 |
 Eastleigh | 33% | 1 (1) | - | 39 |
Braintree Town vs Forest Green Stats
Key Stats
| Braintree Town | Forest Green | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.75 |
| 0.5 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Braintree Town are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Forest Green average 2.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Braintree Town 9-15
Forest Green 20-10
Lineups
Braintree Town: Tommy Smith, Sahid Kamara, Mason Terry, Fletcher Hubbard, Frankie Terry, Aidan Francis, Kyle Ray Smith, Marley Marshall, James Vennings, Lewis Walker, John Akinde
Forest Green: Tre Pemberton, Kairo Ellis Mitchell, Yahaya Bamba, Laurent Mendy, Isaac Moore, Abraham Kanu, Luke McNicholas, Nicolas George Haughton, Kyle McAllister, Jordan Moore-Taylor, Neil Kengni
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