Our Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe Prediction: 1-2
Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe in the England National League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe 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 – Morecambe vs Braintree Town
Braintree Town will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England National League draw with Morecambe on March 14. In that match, Braintree Town controlled 50% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Morecambe | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 84 |
 Braintree Town | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 66 |
Scunthorpe's Last Match – Truro City vs Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England National League victory over Truro City, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Scunthorpe saw 51% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Truro City | 49% | 0 (4) | - | 70 |
 Scunthorpe | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 88 |
Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe Stats
Key Stats
| Braintree Town | Scunthorpe | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.44 | Attacking Strength | 1.44 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Braintree Town are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Scunthorpe average 1.8 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.
Braintree Town 11-15
Scunthorpe 18-23
What are the odds for this match?
Braintree Town to win: @5.25
Draw: @4
Scunthorpe to win: @1.533