Our Southend vs Braintree Town Prediction: 2-1
Southend vs Braintree Town in the England National League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
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 Yeovil
Southend will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 England National League win against Yeovil on March 31. In that match, Southend saw 50% of the ball and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southend | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 111 |
 Yeovil | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 31 |
Braintree Town's Last Match – Braintree Town vs Carlisle
Braintree Town will look to get back on track following a 1-2 England National League loss against Carlisle on March 28. In that match, Braintree Town controlled 50% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Braintree Town | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 44 |
 Carlisle | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 81 |
Southend vs Braintree Town Stats
Key Stats
| Southend | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 0.64 |
| 0.71 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southend are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Braintree Town average 1.1 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Southend 17-11
Braintree Town 11-18
What are the odds for this match?
Southend to win: @1.27
Draw: @5
Braintree Town to win: @9
Lineups
Southend: Collin Andeng-Ndi, Alfie Massey, Joe Gubbins, Oliver Coker, Andy Dallas, Harry Boyes, Gus Scott-Morriss, Harry William Taylor, Sam Austin, James Golding, Tom Hopper
Braintree Town: James Clarridge, Zavier Massiah-Edwards, Ben Drake, Mason Terry, Emmanuel Okunowo, Aidan Francis, Elliot Thorpe, Ryan Clampin, Lewis Walker, James Vennings, Ryan Battrum