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FA Cup | Tue 22 Sep, 19:45

Braintree v Needham Market Stats

Data last updated: Mon 21 Sep 2026, 08:26 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Braintree face Needham Market in FA Cup on Tue 22 Sep, 19:45. Braintree come in with 1 recent points and 3 goals per match, while Needham Market have 5 points and 2 goals per match in the same lens. In this competition context, game state, selection calls and recent rhythm matter more than a simple table position.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Over 2.5 Goals is rated around 78% by the current BT4Y model.
  • The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Braintree and 67% for Needham Market, so the goals angle is not just a price call.
  • Braintree are carrying more of the scoring load at 3 goals per match, with Needham Market at 2.
  • BTTS rates of 100% for Braintree and 67% for Needham Market show whether the goal expectation is shared or one-sided.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model rates Over 2.5 Goals around 78% on the latest available numbers. The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Braintree and 67% for Needham Market, so the goals angle is not just a price call.

The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Braintree and 67%.Visible data support
Positive
Braintree are carrying more of the scoring load at 3.Visible data support
Positive
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Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Over 2.5 Goals is the preferred angle because the market is supported by the current team numbers The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Braintree and 67% for Needham Market, so the goals angle is not just a price call. A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Braintree and 67% for Needham Market, so the goals angle is not just a price call.

Braintree are carrying more of the scoring load at 3 goals per match, with Needham Market at 2.

BTTS rates of 100% for Braintree and 67% for Needham Market show whether the goal expectation is shared or one-sided.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • Use the last-five and H2H goal samples to judge whether Over 2.5 has a tempo route, not just a historical average.
  • The goal line needs both attacking patterns to create box entries, transitions or set-piece pressure.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Braintree3
Avg goals scored
Needham Market2
Braintree3
Avg goals conceded
Needham Market1.33
Braintree100%
BTTS rate
Needham Market67%
Braintree100%
Over 2.5 goals
Needham Market67%

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Market odds

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Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Braintree

D
Last 50W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 1D 0L
19 Sep 2026A Needham Market3-3

Needham Market

DWD
Last 51W 2D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 2D 0L
19 Sep 2026H Braintree3-3
08 Sep 2026H Stanway Rovers3-1
05 Sep 2026A Stanway Rovers0-0

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Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

3Braintree wins
1Draws
0Needham Market wins
19 Sep 2026Needham Market v Braintree3-3
09 Jul 2024Needham Market v Braintree0-1
16 Jul 2022Needham Market v Braintree2-4
29 Aug 2020Needham Market v Braintree0-3

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Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

FA Cup

Braintree1
Played
Needham Market3
Braintree3
Avg goals for
Needham Market2
Braintree3
Avg goals against
Needham Market1.3
Braintree0
Clean sheets
Needham Market1

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Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Braintree Over 2.5
67%Needham Market Over 2.5
4H2H avg goals
The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: Braintree sit at 100% and Needham Market sit at 67% with the H2H average at 4 goals, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

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