Braintree Town vs Boston United: match statistics
Analysis points to highly balanced odds for both sides, favoring a draw. Braintree Town sits 19th with poor recent form (1 win in the last 5 matches), yet remains solid at home with 62% clean sheets and a +2 goal difference. Boston United (18th) boasts better scoring efficiency on the road (1.46 goals/game), but their defense is porous (1.38 goals conceded/game, only 8% clean sheets). Both teams possess an identical win rate in their respective venues (31%), while Boston holds a high draw percentage away (38%). The lackluster form of both squads in the last 5 games (0.8 and 0.4 PPG) and comparable xG figures suggest the points will be shared.
Braintree Town vs Boston United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Braintree Town played Boston United in National League (England). The match was played on 10 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Braintree Town: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Boston United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Braintree Town scores 0.73 and concedes 1.35 goals per match. Boston United scores 1.12 and concedes 1.54. League average: 2.81 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Braintree Town 31%, Boston United 62%. Over 2.5: Braintree Town 35%, Boston United 54%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Braintree Town has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.32. Braintree Town: 12.2 shots per match, Boston United: 9.5.
Match halves
Braintree Town: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.46. Boston United: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.73.
Goals by minute
Braintree Town: 76-90+ (7 goals). Boston United: 46-60 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.81 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, 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
Analysis points to highly balanced odds for both sides, favoring a draw. Braintree Town sits 19th with poor recent form (1 win in the last 5 matches), yet remains solid at home with 62% clean sheets and a +2 goal difference. Boston United (18th) boasts better scoring efficiency on the road (1.46 goals/game), but their defense is porous (1.38 goals conceded/game, only 8% clean sheets). Both teams possess an identical win rate in their respective venues (31%), while Boston holds a high draw percentage away (38%). The lackluster form of both squads in the last 5 games (0.8 and 0.4 PPG) and comparable xG figures suggest the points will be shared.
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
| Braintree Town | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.31 |
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.
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.
Boston United is 53% better for: goals scored per match.
0.73 goals / match - Braintree Town · 1.12 goals / match - Boston United
Braintree Town is 14% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.35 goals / match - Braintree Town · 1.54 goals / match - Boston United
Braintree Town scores in 50% of matches (13 of 26 matches), while Boston United keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 26 matches).
Boston United scores in 69% of matches (18 of 26 matches), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 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 - Braintree Town
Over / Under - Boston United
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Braintree Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 23%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Boston United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 23%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Braintree Town
Boston United
* 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
| Braintree Town | Liga | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.08 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 54% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 54% | • 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 25% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 54% | 72% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 79% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Braintree Town 0 - 0 - 1 Boston United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Braintree Town vs Boston United?
The National League match finished Braintree Town 0:0 Boston 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 Boston United?
Braintree Town score 0.73 goals per game on average and Boston United 1.12. The National League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Braintree Town's matches and 62% of Boston United's.
What form are Braintree Town and Boston United in?
Over the last 5 games Braintree Town have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Boston United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Braintree Town vs Boston United?
The statistical background for Braintree Town vs Boston United — 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.