Braintree Town vs Eastleigh: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly balanced match between the two teams. While Braintree Town occupies a lower league position (21st), they are playing at home, where they have a goal difference of -1 and a 60% clean sheet rate, demonstrating solid defensive resilience on their own ground. Eastleigh sits in 16th place, but their away form is poor - a 47% loss rate on the road, only a 13% clean sheet rate, and a run of four consecutive defeats in their last five matches overall. Both teams struggle with offensive efficiency - Braintree fails to score in 53% of their home games, while Eastleigh fails to score in 40% of their away fixtures. Considering the poor form of both sides (Braintree: 0.8 PPG, Eastleigh: 0.6 PPG in their last 5 matches) and the hosts' defensive approach, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome in this clash of teams from the lower half of the table.
Braintree Town vs Eastleigh: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Braintree Town played against Eastleigh in National League (England). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Braintree Town has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Eastleigh has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Braintree Town scores 0.66 goals per game and allows 1.48. Eastleigh scores 1.18 and allows 1.61. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 28% of Braintree Town's games and 64% of Eastleigh's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 46%, 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, 1.49 to 1.29 per game. Braintree Town takes 12.0 shots per game, while Eastleigh takes 9.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Braintree Town leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.41 goals per game after halftime. Eastleigh leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Braintree Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Eastleigh, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.82 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly balanced match between the two teams. While Braintree Town occupies a lower league position (21st), they are playing at home, where they have a goal difference of -1 and a 60% clean sheet rate, demonstrating solid defensive resilience on their own ground. Eastleigh sits in 16th place, but their away form is poor - a 47% loss rate on the road, only a 13% clean sheet rate, and a run of four consecutive defeats in their last five matches overall. Both teams struggle with offensive efficiency - Braintree fails to score in 53% of their home games, while Eastleigh fails to score in 40% of their away fixtures. Considering the poor form of both sides (Braintree: 0.8 PPG, Eastleigh: 0.6 PPG in their last 5 matches) and the hosts' defensive approach, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome in this clash of teams from the lower half of the table.
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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 | Eastleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.17 | 0.33 |
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.
Eastleigh is 79% better for: goals scored per game.
0.66 goals / game - Braintree Town · 1.18 goals / game - Eastleigh
Braintree Town is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Braintree Town · 1.61 goals / game - Eastleigh
Braintree Town scores in 45% of games (13 of 29 meczów), while Eastleigh keeps a clean sheet in 11% (3 of 28 meczów).
Eastleigh scores in 71% of games (20 of 28 meczów), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 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 - Eastleigh
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.
Eastleigh is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.93 pts / game - Braintree Town · 1.14 pts / game - Eastleigh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Braintree Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Eastleigh - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* 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 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Eastleigh
* 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 | Eastleigh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.14 | 2.82 | • 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 28% | 54% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 54% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 26% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 72% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 80% | ▲ 82% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Braintree Town's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Eastleigh. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Braintree Town vs Eastleigh?
The National League match finished Braintree Town 2:1 Eastleigh. 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 Eastleigh?
Braintree Town score 0.66 goals per game on average and Eastleigh 1.18. The National League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 28% of Braintree Town's matches and 64% of Eastleigh's.
What form are Braintree Town and Eastleigh in?
Over the last 5 games Braintree Town have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Eastleigh 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Braintree Town vs Eastleigh?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.