Yeovil Town vs Braintree Town: match statistics
Yeovil Town appears to hold the edge in this fixture, notwithstanding their indifferent form. The hosts boast a superior home goal difference (-7) compared to Braintree's record on the road (-16). The pivotal factor lies in the visitors' lack of potency; they have failed to score in 58% of their away matches, averaging a meager 0.58 goals per game. Braintree Town also carries an alarming 67% away loss rate, rendering them highly susceptible to dropping points. Despite a 46% loss rate at home, Yeovil records a higher xG metric (1.16 vs 1.39), indicating superior chance creation on their own turf. While recent form over the last five games has been poor for both sides, Braintree's dismal away statistics present the hosts with a tangible opportunity to secure all three points.
Yeovil Town vs Braintree Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Yeovil Town played against Braintree Town in National League (England). The game was played on January 3, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Yeovil Town has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Braintree Town has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Yeovil Town scores 0.92 goals per game and allows 1.32. Braintree Town scores 0.72 and allows 1.28. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Yeovil Town's games and 28% of Braintree Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 32%, 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, 1.54 to 1.23 per game. Yeovil Town takes 9.9 shots per game, while Braintree Town takes 12.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Yeovil Town leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Braintree Town leads at halftime in 16% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Yeovil Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Braintree Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.80 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 1.00 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
Yeovil Town appears to hold the edge in this fixture, notwithstanding their indifferent form. The hosts boast a superior home goal difference (-7) compared to Braintree's record on the road (-16). The pivotal factor lies in the visitors' lack of potency; they have failed to score in 58% of their away matches, averaging a meager 0.58 goals per game. Braintree Town also carries an alarming 67% away loss rate, rendering them highly susceptible to dropping points. Despite a 46% loss rate at home, Yeovil records a higher xG metric (1.16 vs 1.39), indicating superior chance creation on their own turf. While recent form over the last five games has been poor for both sides, Braintree's dismal away statistics present the hosts with a tangible opportunity to secure all three points.
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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
| Yeovil Town | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.19 |
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.
Yeovil Town is 28% better for: goals scored per game.
0.92 goals / game - Yeovil Town · 0.72 goals / game - Braintree Town
Yeovil Town scores in 52% of games (13 of 25 meczów), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).
Braintree Town scores in 48% of games (12 of 25 meczów), while Yeovil Town keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 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 - Yeovil Town
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.
Yeovil Town is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / game - Yeovil Town · 1 pts / game - Braintree Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Yeovil Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Braintree Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 24%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
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.
* 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
Yeovil Town
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
| Yeovil Town | Liga | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.24 | 2.80 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 54% | ▼ 28% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 53% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 26% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 71% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 79% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Yeovil Town's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Braintree Town. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Yeovil Town vs Braintree Town?
The National League match finished Yeovil Town 3:1 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 Yeovil Town vs Braintree Town?
Yeovil Town score 0.92 goals per game on average and Braintree Town 0.72. The National League average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Yeovil Town's matches and 28% of Braintree Town's.
What form are Yeovil Town and Braintree Town in?
Over the last 5 games Yeovil Town have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Braintree Town 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Yeovil Town vs Braintree Town?
The statistical background for Yeovil Town 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.