Braintree Town vs Hartlepool United | Prediction | National League | 21/12
England - National League
Braintree Town and Hartlepool United face each other on Sunday 12.21.2025, at 14:00 (UK Time), in a National League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Braintree Town's home ground, the Ironmongery Direct Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Braintree Town and Hartlepool United, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Braintree Town vs Hartlepool United
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Over 2.5 Goals
Market: Over 2.5 Goals · @ 1.84
Last updated: 17-12-2025
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Our prediction is: Hartlepool United to win
Take Hartlepool United lightly at your own risk. While they are playing away from home, they are still a dangerous opponent that is capable of causing an upset.
Indeed, we are tipping Hartlepool United to win outright on the 1X2 market, where they are priced at 1.94 to win. We see Hartlepool United matching up well with Braintree Town, and they have some weapons that can exploit the home side's vulnerabilities.
Braintree Town preview
Braintree Town heads into the match with the following record in the National League: in 22 matches, Braintree Town secured 5 victories, 5 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 0.91 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Braintree Town's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 23 victories so far.
Braintree Town has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 73 goals, of which 17 were scored in the National League, resulting in an average of 0.77 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kyrell Jeremiah Lisbie, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Chay Cooper has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Braintree Town has conceded 31 goals in the National League (an average of 1.41 per game) and 94 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.29 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
- 03/10/2026AFC Rushden & DiamondsBraintree TownL2103/10/2026FA CupAFC Rushden & Diamonds
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Braintree Town2 - 1L - 22/09/2026Braintree TownNeedham MarketW3022/09/2026FA CupBraintree Town
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Needham Market3 - 0W - 19/09/2026Needham MarketBraintree TownD3319/09/2026FA CupNeedham Market
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Braintree Town3 - 3D - 25/04/2026TamworthBraintree TownL5125/04/2026National LeagueTamworth
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Braintree Town5 - 1L - 18/04/2026Braintree TownRochdaleL1218/04/2026National LeagueBraintree Town
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Rochdale1 - 2L
Hartlepool United preview
Hartlepool United comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the National League. They have secured 8 victories, 9 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 22 wins, 30 draws, and 21 losses.
Pools's attack has been highly effective, scoring 90 goals during this period. Of that total, 26 were netted in the National League, with an average of 1.18 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.23.
Monkey Hangers's offensive system is led by Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 16 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Luke Bowler Charman. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 0.82 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 89 goals in 73 matches, averaging 1.22 per match.
- 24/10/2026Hartlepool UnitedAFC HornchurchW2124/10/2026National LeagueHartlepool United
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AFC Hornchurch2 - 1W - 17/10/2026Hartlepool UnitedMarine FCL0217/10/2026FA CupHartlepool United
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Marine FC0 - 2L - 10/10/2026Forest Green RoversHartlepool UnitedW2410/10/2026National LeagueForest Green Rovers
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Hartlepool United2 - 4W - 03/10/2026Hartlepool UnitedTamworthL0103/10/2026National LeagueHartlepool United
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Tamworth0 - 1L - 29/09/2026Hartlepool UnitedHarrogate TownL0129/09/2026National LeagueHartlepool United
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Harrogate Town0 - 1L
Head to head: Braintree Town vs Hartlepool United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Braintree Town
Home
Hartlepool United
Away
Points & Results
- PPG0.911.50
- 23%Wins36%
- 23%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game0.771.18
- Conceded/game1.410.82
- xG1.521.53
- xGA1.821.72
Trends
- 32%Both Score41%
- 32%Clean Sheet45%
- 50%Failed to Score27%
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