Braintree Town vs Hartlepool United: match statistics
Braintree Town vs Hartlepool United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Braintree Town played against Hartlepool United in National League (England). The game was played on December 21, 2025. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Braintree Town has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Hartlepool United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Braintree Town scores 0.77 goals per game and allows 1.41. Hartlepool United scores 1.18 and allows 0.82. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 32% of Braintree Town's games and 41% of Hartlepool United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 23%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Braintree Town has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.50 per game. Braintree Town takes 12.4 shots per game, while Hartlepool United takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Braintree Town leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Hartlepool United leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Braintree Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Hartlepool United, it is minutes 46-60 (6 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 53% 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.
Stats by half
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 | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.27 |
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.
Hartlepool United is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Braintree Town · 2 pts / game - Hartlepool United
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.
Hartlepool United is 53% better for: goals scored per game.
0.77 goals / game - Braintree Town · 1.18 goals / game - Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United is 72% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.41 goals / game - Braintree Town · 0.82 goals / game - Hartlepool United
Braintree Town scores in 50% of games (11 of 22 meczów), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 meczów).
Hartlepool United scores in 73% of games (16 of 22 meczów), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 32% (7 of 22 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 - Hartlepool 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.
Hartlepool United is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.91 pts / game - Braintree Town · 1.32 pts / game - Hartlepool United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Braintree Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 23%. 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.
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* 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 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Hartlepool 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 | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.18 | 2.82 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 54% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 53% | ▼ 23% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 26% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 81% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Hartlepool United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Braintree Town vs Hartlepool United?
The National League match finished Braintree Town 0:0 Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool United?
Braintree Town score 0.77 goals per game on average and Hartlepool United 1.18. The National League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Braintree Town's matches and 41% of Hartlepool United's.
What form are Braintree Town and Hartlepool United in?
Over the last 5 games Braintree Town have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Hartlepool United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Braintree Town vs Hartlepool United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Braintree Town vs Hartlepool United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.