Our Southend vs Braintree Town Prediction: 2-2
Southend vs Braintree Town in the England National League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 18, 2025. We expect a 2-2 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Southend 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
Southend's Last Match – Southend vs Solihull Moors
Southend must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 England National League defeat against Solihull Moors on April 12. In that match, Southend recorded 50% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southend | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 77 |
 Solihull Moors | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 26 |
Braintree Town's Last Match – Tamworth vs Braintree Town
Braintree Town will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-4 England National League defeat at the hands of Tamworth on April 12. In that match, Braintree Town had 50% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tamworth | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 42 |
 Braintree Town | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 40 |
Southend vs Braintree Town Stats
Key Stats
| Southend | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 1.68 |
| 0.84 | Defence Strength | 1.2 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southend are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Braintree Town average 1.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Southend 13-14
Braintree Town 17-14
What are the odds for this match?
Southend to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.6
Braintree Town to win: @4.333
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95