Altrincham vs Braintree Town: match statistics
Altrincham displays significantly better home form with 47% home wins and a -1 goal difference, which contrasts with Braintree Town's disastrous away statistics (goal difference -23, only 13% away wins). The home side averages 1.41 goals per home game with 53% possession, while the visitors score only 0.6 goals away and fail to score in 53% of their away matches. Braintree Town loses a staggering 67% of their away fixtures and has managed just one win in their last 5 away games. Altrincham has earned 7 points in their last 5 overall matches (1.4 PPG), outperforming the visitors' form (1.0 PPG). The difference in Expected Goals quality (xG 1.58 vs 1.36) and shooting efficiency also favors the hosts, who have a genuine chance to secure all three points in this encounter.
Altrincham vs Braintree Town: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Altrincham played Braintree Town in National League (England). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Altrincham: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Braintree Town: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Altrincham scores 1.13 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Braintree Town scores 0.69 and concedes 1.41. League average: 2.85 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Altrincham 63%, Braintree Town 31%. Over 2.5: Altrincham 59%, Braintree Town 38%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Altrincham has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.48. Altrincham: 11.6 shots per match, Braintree Town: 12.0.
Match halves
Altrincham: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.56. Braintree Town: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Altrincham: 31-45+ (8 goals). Braintree Town: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.85 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Altrincham displays significantly better home form with 47% home wins and a -1 goal difference, which contrasts with Braintree Town's disastrous away statistics (goal difference -23, only 13% away wins). The home side averages 1.41 goals per home game with 53% possession, while the visitors score only 0.6 goals away and fail to score in 53% of their away matches. Braintree Town loses a staggering 67% of their away fixtures and has managed just one win in their last 5 away games. Altrincham has earned 7 points in their last 5 overall matches (1.4 PPG), outperforming the visitors' form (1.0 PPG). The difference in Expected Goals quality (xG 1.58 vs 1.36) and shooting efficiency also favors the hosts, who have a genuine chance to secure all three points in this encounter.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Altrincham | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.18 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Altrincham is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Altrincham · 1 pts / match - 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.
Altrincham is 64% better for: goals scored per match.
1.13 goals / match - Altrincham · 0.69 goals / match - Braintree Town
Braintree Town is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Altrincham · 1.41 goals / match - Braintree Town
Altrincham scores in 78% of matches (25 of 32 matches), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 34% (11 of 32 matches).
Braintree Town scores in 47% of matches (15 of 32 matches), while Altrincham keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 32 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Altrincham
Over / Under - Braintree Town
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Altrincham is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / match - Altrincham · 1 pts / match - Braintree Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Altrincham - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Braintree Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Altrincham
Braintree Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Altrincham | Liga | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.63 | 2.85 | ▼ 2.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 56% | ▼ 31% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 55% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 24% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 72% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 80% | ▼ 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
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
Previous meeting: Altrincham 0 - 1 - 0 Braintree Town. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Altrincham vs Braintree Town?
The National League match finished Altrincham 2:1 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 Altrincham vs Braintree Town?
Altrincham score 1.13 goals per game on average and Braintree Town 0.69. The National League average is 2.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Altrincham's matches and 31% of Braintree Town's.
What form are Altrincham and Braintree Town in?
Over the last 5 games Altrincham 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 Altrincham vs Braintree Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Altrincham vs Braintree Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.