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Salisbury vs Braintree Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 10-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Salisbury 3-0 Braintree
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Over 2.5 goalsYes (79%)
Salisbury travel to face Braintree in National League South round 12, with the hosts sitting second in the table and the visitors in 20th. The gap in league position reflects a stark difference in form and defensive solidity this season. Salisbury have built a strong campaign so far, while Braintree are struggling to find consistency.
Team form
Salisbury
Salisbury have won 6 of their 11 games and sit on 21 points, scoring 20 goals and conceding just 8. Over their last five matches, they have taken 8 goals and given up 4, averaging 1.6 scored and 0.8 conceded per game. They won 1-0 away at Truro City most recently but suffered defeats to Maidstone and Hemel Hempstead in August. Their standout performance came with a 5-0 home win over Hampton & Richmond, showing they can be ruthless when in rhythm.
Braintree
Braintree's season has been difficult. They sit 20th with just 10 points from 11 matches, recording 3 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses. Their goal tally of 18 scored against 27 conceded tells the story—they are leaking goals at an alarming rate, averaging 2.45 conceded per game across the season. In their last five outings, they have managed only 7 goals while shipping 13. Defeats to Billericay, Horsham, Tonbridge and Aldershot dominate their recent record, with only a 3-2 win over Chesham United providing respite.
Head-to-head
The teams met in January 2019, when Salisbury won 2-1 at home. That was seven years ago, so recent tactical familiarity is limited, but the historical edge belongs to Salisbury.
Key factors
Salisbury's defensive record is the standout factor here. Conceding less than one goal per game this season, they have the platform to dominate a Braintree side that cannot keep the ball out. Braintree's away record is particularly weak—they have won just 3 times all season and concede at a rate that suggests they will struggle to contain Salisbury's attacking threat. The hosts' average of 1.82 goals per game at home, combined with their recent form, suggests they should create multiple clear chances. Braintree's only realistic path to a result would be to stay compact and hit on the counter, but their recent performances offer little evidence they can execute that plan.
Prediction
Salisbury are clear favourites and should dominate this fixture. The second-placed hosts have the quality and form to break down a fragile Braintree defence. The visitors' defensive vulnerabilities—conceding 2.45 per game on average—leave them exposed to a side averaging 1.82 goals per game. Braintree have lost 7 of 11 matches this season and show no sign of turning their form around. Salisbury's recent wins and strong goal difference suggest they will be too strong here.
Back Salisbury to win comfortably. The hosts are strong favourites given their league position, defensive record and Braintree's poor form. Expect a one-sided contest with the home side creating multiple scoring opportunities. A high-scoring win for Salisbury is the most likely outcome.
Match info
Tournaments:
National League - South(National League South - 12)
Referee:
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Statistics
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Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ebbsfleet United | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 34 |
| 2 |  Maidstone Utd | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 32 |
| 3 |  Truro City | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 30 |
| 4 |  Farnham Town | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 29 |
| 5 |  Salisbury | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| 6 |  Dorking Wanderers | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 27 |
| 7 |  Billericay Town | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 26 |
| 8 |  Dagenham & Redbridge | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 25 |
| 9 |  Tonbridge Angels | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 24 |
| 10 |  Chelmsford City | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 24 |
| 11 |  Horsham | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 22 |
| 12 |  Dover | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 22 |
| 13 |  Weston-super-Mare | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 21 |
| 14 |  Torquay | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 15 |  Folkestone Invicta | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 |
| 16 |  AFC Totton | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 19 |
| 17 |  Farnborough | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 17 |
| 18 |  Maidenhead | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 16 |
| 19 |  Braintree | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| 20 |  Hemel Hempstead Town | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15 |
| 21 |  Chesham United | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 11 |
| 22 |  Hampton & Richmond | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 |
| 23 |  Walton & Hersham | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 |
| 24 |  Slough Town | 16 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 |
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