Our Hartlepool vs Braintree Town Prediction: 2-1
Hartlepool vs Braintree Town in the England National League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Hartlepool vs Braintree Town 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
Hartlepool's Last Match – Yeovil vs Hartlepool
Determined to get back to winning ways, Hartlepool must win after their 0-0 England National League draw against Yeovil on August 9. In that match, Hartlepool saw 50% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yeovil | 50% | 4 (3) | - | 27 |
 Hartlepool | 50% | 7 (2) | - | 36 |
Braintree Town's Last Match – Braintree Town vs Leicester U21
Braintree Town will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 England National League Cup victory over Leicester U21 on August 12. In that match, Braintree Town controlled 47% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Braintree Town | 47% | 0 (6) | - | 72 |
 Leicester U21 | 53% | 0 (3) | - | 37 |
Hartlepool vs Braintree Town Stats
Key Stats
| Hartlepool | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hartlepool are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Braintree Town average 1.4 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Hartlepool 13-14
Braintree Town 14-10
What are the odds for this match?
Hartlepool to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.25
Braintree Town to win: @3.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
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