Braintree Town vs Boston United: match statistics
Analysis points to highly balanced odds for both sides, favoring a draw. Braintree Town sits 19th with poor recent form (1 win in the last 5 matches), yet remains solid at home with 62% clean sheets and a +2 goal difference. Boston United (18th) boasts better scoring efficiency on the road (1.46 goals/game), but their defense is porous (1.38 goals conceded/game, only 8% clean sheets). Both teams possess an identical win rate in their respective venues (31%), while Boston holds a high draw percentage away (38%). The lackluster form of both squads in the last 5 games (0.8 and 0.4 PPG) and comparable xG figures suggest the points will be shared.
Braintree Town vs Boston United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Braintree Town played against Boston United in National League (England). The game was played on January 10, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Braintree Town has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Boston United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Braintree Town scores 0.73 goals per game and allows 1.35. Boston United scores 1.12 and allows 1.54. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 31% of Braintree Town's games and 62% of Boston United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 54%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Braintree Town has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.32 per game. Braintree Town takes 12.2 shots per game, while Boston United takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Braintree Town leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.46 goals per game after halftime. Boston United leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Braintree Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Boston United, it is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Analysis points to highly balanced odds for both sides, favoring a draw. Braintree Town sits 19th with poor recent form (1 win in the last 5 matches), yet remains solid at home with 62% clean sheets and a +2 goal difference. Boston United (18th) boasts better scoring efficiency on the road (1.46 goals/game), but their defense is porous (1.38 goals conceded/game, only 8% clean sheets). Both teams possess an identical win rate in their respective venues (31%), while Boston holds a high draw percentage away (38%). The lackluster form of both squads in the last 5 games (0.8 and 0.4 PPG) and comparable xG figures suggest the points will be shared.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Braintree Town | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Boston United is 53% better for: goals scored per game.
0.73 goals / game - Braintree Town · 1.12 goals / game - Boston United
Braintree Town is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - Braintree Town · 1.54 goals / game - Boston United
Braintree Town scores in 50% of games (13 of 26 meczów), while Boston United keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 26 meczów).
Boston United scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Braintree Town
Over / Under - Boston United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Braintree Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Boston United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Braintree Town
Boston United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Braintree Town | Liga | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.08 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 54% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 54% | • 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 25% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 54% | 72% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 79% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Braintree Town's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Boston United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Braintree Town vs Boston United?
The National League match finished Braintree Town 0:0 Boston United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Braintree Town vs Boston United?
Braintree Town score 0.73 goals per game on average and Boston United 1.12. The National League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Braintree Town's matches and 62% of Boston United's.
What form are Braintree Town and Boston United in?
Over the last 5 games Braintree Town have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Boston United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Braintree Town vs Boston United?
The statistical background for Braintree Town vs Boston United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.