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Braintree
59Average

Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +2 goal difference

Needham Market
70Strong

Last 5 matches · 2W-3D-0L · +4 goal difference

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Our verdict

Combo Bet
Braintree or Draw + Over 2.5 Goals

BetGenius backs Braintree or Draw + Over 2.5 Goals (Combo Bet) at 73% confidence — a solid call.

73%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Braintree and Needham Market meet in an FA Cup clash following an eventful 3-3 draw between the two sides just days earlier. Braintree now hold home advantage after scoring three goals on the road in that previous encounter.

Braintree enter this fixture with strong offensive rhythm, having scored at least twice in each of their last five matches across all competitions. Needham Market have also displayed potent finishing, finding the net nine times across their last three fixtures, although defensive vulnerabilities remain evident on both sides.

Numbers

Statistical comparison

Braintree at homeNeedham Market away
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Played
1
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W-D-L
0-1-0
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Scored /game
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Conceded /game
—
—
Clean sheets
—
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Failed to score
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100%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
100%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
60%
History

Head-to-head

3
Braintree
1
Draws
0
Needham Market

Braintree have won 3 of the last 4 meetings, averaging 4.0 goals a game, 75% went over 2.5.

  • 2026-09-19Needham Market3-3Braintree
  • 2024-07-09Needham Market0-1Braintree
  • 2022-07-16Needham Market2-4Braintree
  • 2020-08-29Needham Market0-3Braintree
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Our record in FA Cup

71%131 won from 185 settled predictions

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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.
Predictions

4 published markets

FeaturedWON
Combo Bet
Braintree or Draw + Over 2.5 Goals
73%
Both must land · no better than

Braintree or Draw — 76% confidence

Braintree have never lost to Needham Market across four head-to-head meetings, picking up three victories and one draw. Having already secured a 3-3 result away from home in the initial tie, home advantage gives Braintree a solid probability of avoiding defeat in ninety minutes.

Over 2.5 Goals — 73% confidence

All five of Braintree's last five fixtures have produced three or more total goals, including scorelines of 3-3, 3-2, and three 2-1 results. The previous meeting between these two teams produced six goals, indicating strong attacking momentum and open play.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Combo BetWON
Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
73%
Confidence

All five of Braintree's last five fixtures have produced three or more total goals, including scorelines of 3-3, 3-2, and three 2-1 results. The previous meeting between these two teams produced six goals, indicating strong attacking momentum and open play.

Combo BetLOST
Both Teams to Score
Yes
71%
Confidence

Both teams have found the net in each of Braintree's last five matches. Needham Market have also shown consistent scoring form, netting in four of their last five games, including three goals against Braintree on September 19.

Combo BetWON
Double Chance
Braintree or Draw
76%
Confidence

Braintree have never lost to Needham Market across four head-to-head meetings, picking up three victories and one draw. Having already secured a 3-3 result away from home in the initial tie, home advantage gives Braintree a solid probability of avoiding defeat in ninety minutes.

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Published September 21, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.