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Braintree vs Ipswich Town U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.93 expected goals for Braintree and 1.46 for Ipswich Town U21, a combined total of 3.39. That distribution gives Braintree the largest share of the 1X2 market at 49%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 66% for over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 49% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Braintree win
48.7% probability
Expected goals
1.93 – 1.46
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Braintree home form
3 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Ipswich Town U21 away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Braintree to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 49%, against 49% / 22% / 29% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.93 goals for Braintree and 1.46 for Ipswich Town U21, a combined 3.39 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
71%
Double chance 12
78%
Double chance X2
51%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–19.5%
- 2–19.2%
- 1–26.9%
- 2–26.7%
- 1–06.5%
Recent form
Braintree
- 2026-10-24T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Farnham Town · 0-6 (L)
- 2026-10-13T18:30:00.000Z · H vs West Ham United U21 · 2-4 (L)
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Truro City · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-10-06T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Walton & Hersham · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds · 1-2 (L)
Ipswich Town U21
- 2026-10-23T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Birmingham City U21 · 5-0 (W)
- 2026-10-20T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Anderlecht U21 · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-10-13T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Worthing · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-10-09T18:00:00.000Z · H vs West Bromwich Albion U21 · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-10-06T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Peterborough · 1-4 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
National League Cup table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 9 |
| 2 | FC Halifax Town | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| 3 | Truro City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | West Ham United U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 5 | Scunthorpe | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 6 | Boreham Wood | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | Tamworth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Solihull Moors | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 9 | Woking | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 10 | Sutton Utd | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 | AFC Hornchurch | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 12 | West Bromwich Albion U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Everton U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Aldershot Town | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 15 | Braintree | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 16 | Norwich City U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 17 | Wolves U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 18 | Derby County U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 19 | Birmingham City U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 20 | Ipswich Town U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 21 | Wealdstone | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 22 | Southampton U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Newcastle United U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 24 | Leeds United U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 25 | Fulham U21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 26 | Gateshead | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| 27 | Leicester City U21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| 28 | Nottingham Forest U21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 29 | Worthing | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 30 | Boston United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 31 | Stoke City U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |
| 32 | Hartlepool | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Braintree win, at 48.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 66% and over 2.5 goals at 66%.
A 49% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.