Our Braintree Town vs Nottm Forest U21 Prediction: 2-1
Braintree Town vs Nottm Forest U21 in the England National League Cup is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 16, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Braintree Town vs Nottm Forest 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 – Braintree Town vs York
Braintree Town will aim to put their last result behind them following a 2-3 England National League loss to York on September 13. In that match, Braintree Town had 50% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Braintree Town | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 64 |
 York | 50% | 0 (11) | - | 76 |
Nottm Forest U21's Last Match – Nottm Forest U21 vs Dinamo Zagreb U21
Nottm Forest U21 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Premier League International Cup defeat against Dinamo Zagreb U21 on September 13. In that match, Nottm Forest U21 saw 61% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nottm Forest U21 | 61% | 0 (2) | - | 55 |
Dinamo Zagreb U21 | 39% | 0 (1) | - | 30 |
Braintree Town vs Nottm Forest U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Braintree Town | Nottm Forest U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 0.58 |
| 0.5 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Braintree Town are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Nottm Forest U21 average 0.7 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.