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
Key match information
Yeovil Town played Braintree Town in National League (England). The match was played on 3 January 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Yeovil Town: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Braintree Town: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Yeovil Town scores 0.92 and concedes 1.32 goals per match. Braintree Town scores 0.72 and concedes 1.28. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Yeovil Town 36%, Braintree Town 28%. Over 2.5: Yeovil Town 36%, Braintree Town 32%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Braintree Town has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.23. Yeovil Town: 9.9 shots per match, Braintree Town: 12.5.
Match halves
Yeovil Town: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.44. Braintree Town: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Yeovil Town: 76-90+ (6 goals). Braintree Town: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, 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
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.
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
| 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 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.
Yeovil Town is 28% better for: goals scored per match.
0.92 goals / match - Yeovil Town · 0.72 goals / match - Braintree Town
Yeovil Town scores in 52% of matches (13 of 25 matches), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 matches).
Braintree Town scores in 48% of matches (12 of 25 matches), while Yeovil Town keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 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 - Yeovil Town
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.
Yeovil Town is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / match - Yeovil Town · 1 pts / match - Braintree Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Yeovil Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Braintree Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 24%. 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 | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Yeovil Town
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
| Yeovil Town | Liga | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Yeovil Town 0 - 0 - 1 Braintree Town. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.