York City and Braintree Town face each other on Saturday 01.24.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a National League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at York City's home ground, the Bootham Crescent.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between York City and Braintree Town, 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 York City vs Braintree Town
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Under 3.5 Goals
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York City preview
York City heads into the match with the following record in the National League: in 26 matches, York City secured 16 victories, 8 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.15 points per game.
Taking a broader look at York City's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
York City has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 70 goals, of which 66 were scored in the National League, resulting in an average of 2.54 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ollie Pearce, who has found the back of the net 23 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Ollie Pearce has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, York City has conceded 28 goals in the National League (an average of 1.08 per game) and 32 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.14 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Braintree Town preview
Braintree Town comes into the game with 28 matches played so far in the National League. They have secured 6 victories, 7 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 0.89 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 7 draws, and 16 losses.
Braintree Town's attack has been highly effective, scoring 22 goals during this period. Of that total, 19 were netted in the National League, with an average of 0.68 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.73.
Braintree Town's offensive system is led by Terrell Works, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Chay Cooper. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1.36 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 42 goals in 30 matches, averaging 1.4 per match.
Head to head: York City vs Braintree Town
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
York City
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W D |
2.19 |
| Home | D D W W W |
2 |
| Away | W W W W W |
2.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 57% | 69% |
| Goals | 3.59 | 4.07 | 3.08 |
| Scored | 2.56 | 3 | 2.08 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 1.07 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 57% | 77% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 36% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 64% | 54% |
|
xG
|
2.08 | 2.12 | 2.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.18 | 1.29 |
Braintree Town
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L W L |
0.89 |
| Home | L D L D W |
1.13 |
| Away | L W L D L |
0.62 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 27% | 15% |
| Goals | 2.04 | 1.53 | 2.62 |
| Scored | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.62 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 0.8 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 20% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 60% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 54% | 53% | 54% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 33% | 8% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.64 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.89 | 1.82 | 1.96 |
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