Match

Ebbsfleet United vs Braintree: prediction and stats

National League - SouthNational League South - 43Kick-off on April 3, 2027 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Kuflink Stadium, Northfleet, Kent

Ebbsfleet UnitedBraintree

The Footlab model makes Ebbsfleet United the favourite at 63%, against 21% for a draw and 16% for Braintree. The most likely score is 2-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Ebbsfleet United vs Braintree?

Ebbsfleet United starts as the favourite with a 176-point Elo edge (1,817 vs 1,641).

Ebbsfleet United win63 %
Draw21 %
Braintree win16 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Ebbsfleet United have 8 wins, 0 draws and 7 defeats; Braintree have 2, 3 and 10.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Ebbsfleet United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jul 31, 2026Gillingham(home)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 28, 2026Cray Valley PM(away)3-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 21, 2026West Ham United U21(home)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 7, 2026Dartford(away)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Apr 25, 2026Worthing(away)0-2National League - South
Braintree
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Horsham(home)1-2National League - South
Aug 18, 2026Ipswich Town U21(home)1-1National League Cup
Aug 15, 2026Chesham United(home)3-2National League - South
Aug 8, 2026Tonbridge Angels(home)0-4National League - South
Aug 1, 2026Aldershot Town(home)1-2Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Ebbsfleet United win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Braintree win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Dec 13, 2025Ebbsfleet United 3-1 BraintreeFA Trophy
Jan 25, 2025Ebbsfleet United 0-1 BraintreeNational League
Aug 26, 2024Braintree 0-0 Ebbsfleet UnitedNational League
Apr 10, 2023Braintree 3-2 Ebbsfleet UnitedNational League - South
Sep 13, 2022Ebbsfleet United 4-0 BraintreeNational League - South
Mar 15, 2022Braintree 1-0 Ebbsfleet UnitedNational League - South

Last archived meeting: Ebbsfleet United vs Braintree on Dec 13, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Ebbsfleet United score 1.9 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Braintree score 1.5 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Ebbsfleet United1.91.5310/1513/15
Braintree1.52.3212/1513/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
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20Braintree3102483

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Ebbsfleet United vs Braintree?
The Footlab model makes Ebbsfleet United the favourite at 63%, against 21% for a draw and 16% for Braintree.
Where and when is Ebbsfleet United vs Braintree played?
Ebbsfleet United vs Braintree is played on April 3, 2027 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Kuflink Stadium, in the National League - South.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 61% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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