Where and when is Torquay vs Braintree played?

Torquay vs Braintree is played on January 30, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Plainmoor Ground, in the National League - South.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 63% 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.

Match

Torquay vs Braintree: prediction and stats

National League - SouthNational League South - 30Kick-off on January 30, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Plainmoor Ground, Torquay, Devon

Torquay

Braintree

The Footlab model makes Torquay the favourite at 67%, against 19% for a draw and 13% for Braintree. The most likely score is 2-0.

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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Torquay vs Braintree?

Torquay starts as the favourite with a 235-point Elo edge (1,876 vs 1,641).

Torquay win67 %

Draw19 %

Braintree win13 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Torquay have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; Braintree have 2, 3 and 10.

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

Torquay
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Dagenham & Redbridge(away)	0-2	National League - South
Aug 18, 2026	Weston-super-Mare(home)	0-0	National League - South
Aug 15, 2026	Tonbridge Angels(away)	2-1	National League - South
Aug 8, 2026	Horsham(home)	1-1	National League - South
Jul 31, 2026	Exeter City(home)	2-1	Friendlies Clubs

Braintree
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Horsham(home)	1-2	National League - South
Aug 18, 2026	Ipswich Town U21(home)	1-1	National League Cup
Aug 15, 2026	Chesham United(home)	3-2	National League - South
Aug 8, 2026	Tonbridge Angels(home)	0-4	National League - South
Aug 1, 2026	Aldershot Town(home)	1-2	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

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

Date	Score	Competition
Feb 17, 2024	Braintree 1-0 Torquay	National League - South
Aug 28, 2023	Torquay 2-1 Braintree	National League - South
Apr 17, 2017	Torquay 3-1 Braintree	National League
Dec 10, 2016	Braintree 2-0 Torquay	FA Trophy
Aug 29, 2016	Braintree 1-3 Torquay	National League
Mar 8, 2016	Torquay 0-0 Braintree	National League

Last archived meeting: Braintree vs Torquay on Feb 17, 2024

How many goals should we expect?

Torquay score 2.2 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Braintree score 1.5 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Torquay	2.2	1.1	3	10/15	11/15
Braintree	1.5	2.3	2	12/15	13/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Torquay sit 13th in National League - South (5 points from 4 matches) and Braintree sit 20th (3 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
13	Torquay	4	1	2	1	3	4	5
20	Braintree	3	1	0	2	4	8	3

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 Torquay vs Braintree?: The Footlab model makes Torquay the favourite at 67%, against 19% for a draw and 13% for Braintree.
Where and when is Torquay vs Braintree played?: Torquay vs Braintree is played on January 30, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Plainmoor Ground, in the National League - South.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 63% 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.