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Braintree v Kettering Town: numbers & prediction

FA Trophy · England · Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Braintree 51%Draw 15%Kettering Town 34% Expected goals 2.51 – 2.03
74%
ZoraTips pick

Over 2.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.35 · bookmaker 1.40

8/10Rating
1.40Odds
O3.5

Value bet: Over 3.5 goals @ 2.10 – our chance 55% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +16%). Bigger price, more risk.

Picks by market

ResultBraintree to win51% · @1.48
Double chanceEither team to win85% · @1.13
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score63% · @1.51
GoalsOver 2.5 goals74% · @1.40
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–17% · fair 14.68

Braintree vs Kettering Town prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Braintree host Kettering Town in the FA Trophy on Saturday 14 November, kicking off at 16:00 WAT at Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium.

Form guide

Braintree – form over the last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to Salisbury 0–2 on the road. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They score 1.2 and concede 2.3 per game.

Kettering Town – form over the last 5: LWWLW Most recently they lost to Anstey Nomads 0–1 on the road. On their travels they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. 2.5 goals per match shows an attack in good shape.

On form, Kettering Town have the edge: 2.0 points a game against 1.5.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Braintree 2.5 – 2.0 Kettering Town in expected goals – roughly 4.5 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 74% likely and both teams score 63% of the time. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Braintree 51% · draw 15% · Kettering Town 34%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.51.
  • Value angle: Over 3.5 goals at 2.10 – we make it 55%, the price implies 48%.

ZoraTips prediction

We back Over 2.5 goals, rated at 74% confidence at odds of 1.40, above our fair price of 1.35, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Braintree 2–2 Kettering Town. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Braintree51%fair 1.95 · @1.48
Draw15%fair 6.75 · @4.35
Kettering Town34%fair 2.94 · @4.70
4.54Expected goals
2.51Braintree xG
2.03Kettering Town xG
63%Both score
74%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–27%
2–17%
3–26%
3–16%
1–26%
1–15%

From our goals model: Braintree 2.5 – 2.0 Kettering Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultBraintree to win51%1.951.48
Double chanceEither team to win85%1.171.13
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score63%1.581.51
Draw no betBraintree (draw no bet)60%1.66–
Asian handicapKettering Town +1 (Asian handicap)62%1.60–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals89%1.131.09
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals74%1.351.40
Over/under 3.5 goalsOver 3.5 goals55%1.812.10 ▲
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals63%1.591.23
First team to scoreBraintree to score first55%1.83–
Half-time resultBraintree ahead at half-time40%2.49–
Half-time / full-timeHT Braintree / FT Braintree31%3.19–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–17%14.68–

Recent results

Braintree – last 6

LLWWWL
10 Nov@ Salisbury0–2L
7 Nov@ Weston-super-Mare1–4L
3 Novvs Norwich City U213–1W
31 Octvs Hampton & Richmond1–0W
27 Octvs Dagenham & Redbridge2–1W
24 Oct@ Farnham Town0–6L
1.2Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Kettering Town – last 6

LWWLWW
10 Nov@ Anstey Nomads0–1L
7 Novvs Redditch United2–1W
3 Nov@ Bury Town3–2W
31 Oct@ Stourbridge1–4L
27 Octvs Rushall Olympic3–2W
24 Octvs Quorn6–2W
2.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Braintree and Kettering Town.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Braintree vs Kettering Town?

Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.

Who will win Braintree vs Kettering Town?

On our numbers Braintree have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Kettering Town 34%.

How many goals will there be in Braintree vs Kettering Town?

We expect about 4.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Braintree vs Kettering Town?

Our predicted score is Braintree 2–2 Kettering Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.5 goals in total.

When is Braintree vs Kettering Town?

Braintree vs Kettering Town (FA Trophy) kicks off on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.