Gateshead vs Braintree Town: match statistics
The meeting between two teams from the bottom of the table, occupying 23rd and 21st places respectively, promises to be a balanced clash. Gateshead presents catastrophic home form with just 6% of matches won at home and a goal difference of -23, conceding an average of 2.38 goals per match. Braintree Town also fails to impress in away games, winning only 18% of matches with an identical goal difference of -23. Both teams struggle with scoring – the hosts average 0.94 goals per home game, and the visitors just 0.76 away. Given the poor form of both teams, the defensive issues on both sides (despite the high number of goals conceded), and the balanced xG statistics, a draw or a narrow victory for one side seems the most likely scenario. Recent form over the last five matches also does not indicate a clear favorite – Gateshead with a record of 2-1-2 and Braintree with 1-2-2.
Gateshead vs Braintree Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gateshead played against Braintree Town in National League (England). The game was played on March 4, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Gateshead has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Braintree Town has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Gateshead scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 2.30. Braintree Town scores 0.77 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 2.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Gateshead's games and 37% of Braintree Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 43%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Braintree Town has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.42 per game. Gateshead takes 10.8 shots per game, while Braintree Town takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Gateshead leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Braintree Town leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.51 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gateshead's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). For Braintree Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.92 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 56% 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 3.00 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
The meeting between two teams from the bottom of the table, occupying 23rd and 21st places respectively, promises to be a balanced clash. Gateshead presents catastrophic home form with just 6% of matches won at home and a goal difference of -23, conceding an average of 2.38 goals per match. Braintree Town also fails to impress in away games, winning only 18% of matches with an identical goal difference of -23. Both teams struggle with scoring – the hosts average 0.94 goals per home game, and the visitors just 0.76 away. Given the poor form of both teams, the defensive issues on both sides (despite the high number of goals conceded), and the balanced xG statistics, a draw or a narrow victory for one side seems the most likely scenario. Recent form over the last five matches also does not indicate a clear favorite – Gateshead with a record of 2-1-2 and Braintree with 1-2-2.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Gateshead | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.20 |
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.
Gateshead is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Gateshead · 1 pts / game - Braintree Town
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.
Gateshead is 53% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Gateshead · 0.77 goals / game - Braintree Town
Braintree Town is 58% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.3 goals / game - Gateshead · 1.46 goals / game - Braintree Town
Gateshead scores in 58% of games (19 of 33 meczów), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 31% (11 of 35 meczów).
Braintree Town scores in 51% of games (18 of 35 meczów), while Gateshead keeps a clean sheet in 6% (2 of 33 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 - Gateshead
Over / Under - Braintree Town
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.
Braintree Town is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.79 pts / game - Gateshead · 0.97 pts / game - Braintree Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gateshead - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Braintree Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -13 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Gateshead
Braintree Town
* 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
| Gateshead | Liga | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.48 | 2.92 | ▼ 2.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 55% | 57% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 56% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 24% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 91% | 72% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 81% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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 Gateshead's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Braintree Town. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Gateshead vs Braintree Town?
The National League match finished Gateshead 1:0 Braintree Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Gateshead vs Braintree Town?
Gateshead score 1.18 goals per game on average and Braintree Town 0.77. The National League average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Gateshead's matches and 37% of Braintree Town's.
What form are Gateshead and Braintree Town in?
Over the last 5 games Gateshead have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Braintree Town 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gateshead vs Braintree Town?
The statistical background for Gateshead vs Braintree Town — 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.