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SouthendWLDDL
BraintreeLWWWLHead to head
Southend 3 · Draws 1 · Braintree 0 (4 meetings)
Our prediction
Southend to win
@ 1.25Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 3 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Southend vs Braintree preview and result
Southend and Braintree met in the National League on Friday 3 April 2026 at 15:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 2, 2 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Southend a 71% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Braintree 5%. Our pick was Southend to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.25. The pick came in ✓.
Goals: we expect about 2.5 goals (1.4 for Southend, 1.1 for Braintree). The chance of three or more goals is 45%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (75% confidence). 5 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Southend have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-L-D-D-L), scoring 10 and conceding 11. Braintree have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-W-L), scoring 7 and conceding 12. In their last 4 meetings, Southend won 3, Braintree won 0 and 1 ended level.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Southend vs Braintree?
Our pre-match prediction is Southend to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.25. Win chances: Southend 71%, draw 24%, Braintree 5%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Southend vs Braintree?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 45%).
What time is Southend vs Braintree?
Southend vs Braintree (National League) was played on Friday 3 April 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
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