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Braintree vs Walton & Hersham Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 06-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Braintree 2-1 Walton & Hersham
BraintreeDrawWalton & Hersham
Over 2.5 goalsYes (77%)
Both teams to scoreYes (71%)
Braintree Town hosts Walton & Hersham in an important fixture in the National League - South, taking place at the Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium on October 6, 2026. This match is crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings in the league.
Team form
Braintree
Braintree currently sits in 19th place with 10 points from 9 matches, securing 3 wins, 1 draw, and suffering 5 losses. Their goal tally has been a mixed bag, scoring 16 goals but conceding 22, leading to an average of 1.78 scored and 2.44 conceded per game. Braintree's recent form indicates struggles, with only one win in their last five matches. They have scored an average of 1.4 goals while conceding 2.6, highlighting defensive issues alongside inconsistent attacking displays.
Walton & Hersham
In stark contrast, Walton & Hersham finds themselves at the bottom of the league table in 24th place, yet to register a win this season. With just 2 points from 9 games, they have recorded 7 losses and 2 draws. Their offensive struggles are evident, averaging 0.67 goals scored with a staggering 2.89 goals conceded per game, totaling a mere 6 goals while allowing 26. In their last five outings, Walton & Hersham averaged only 0.4 goals and conceded 3.2 per game, showcasing significant weaknesses in both their attacking and defensive setups.
Head-to-head
Braintree and Walton & Hersham have no recorded meetings against each other. This lack of previous encounters means that current form will heavily influence the outcome of this match.
Key factors
Home advantage plays a crucial role in Braintree's favor, coupled with a considerably better form compared to Walton & Hersham. Braintree's ability to score nearly 1.8 goals per match benefits from their attacking play, while Walton & Hersham struggles greatly in both generating scoring opportunities and preventing opposing teams from finding the net. Additionally, Braintree's superior league position and overall team morale could further influence performance. A crucial aspect to watch will be Braintree's defensive cohesion as they aim to improve on their leaky backline.
Prediction
Given these insights, Braintree is seen as the clear favorite to win this encounter. The expected goals model predicts Braintree will score around 2.59 goals while Walton & Hersham is foreseen to register approximately 1.45. The conditions favor a higher-scoring affair, with significant possibilities for both teams to contribute to the goal tally, but statistically, Braintree is expected to dominate the match.
Taking all factors into consideration, Braintree is anticipated to secure a home victory against Walton & Hersham.
Match info
Tournaments:
National League - South(National League South - 8)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium, Braintree
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Braintree
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Walton & Hersham
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maidstone Utd | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
| 2 |  Dagenham & Redbridge | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
| 3 |  Salisbury | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
| 4 |  Billericay Town | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
| 5 |  Weston-super-Mare | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| 6 |  Truro City | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| 7 |  Dover | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| 8 |  Dorking Wanderers | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| 9 |  Farnham Town | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| 10 |  Tonbridge Angels | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 |
| 11 |  Maidenhead | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 12 |  Hemel Hempstead Town | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 13 |  Torquay | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 14 |  Folkestone Invicta | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 15 |  Chelmsford City | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| 16 |  Horsham | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 17 |  Farnborough | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 18 |  Chesham United | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 19 |  Braintree | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 20 |  AFC Totton | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 21 |  Ebbsfleet United | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 22 |  Hampton & Richmond | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 23 |  Slough Town | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| 24 |  Walton & Hersham | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
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