Our Braintree Town vs Hartlepool Prediction: 1-1
Braintree Town vs Hartlepool in the England National League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 21, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Braintree Town vs Hartlepool 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 – Braintree Town vs Wolverhampton U21
Braintree Town must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-2 England National League Cup victory over Wolverhampton U21 in their last outing. In that match, Braintree Town had 55% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Braintree Town | 55% | 0 (8) | - | 96 |
 Wolverhampton U21 | 45% | 0 (2) | - | 44 |
Hartlepool's Last Match – Eastleigh vs Hartlepool
Hartlepool will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 England National League victory over Eastleigh on November 22. In that match, Hartlepool controlled 50% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eastleigh | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 89 |
 Hartlepool | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 59 |
Braintree Town vs Hartlepool Stats
Key Stats
| Braintree Town | Hartlepool | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.64 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.64 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Braintree Town are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Hartlepool average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.