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Braintree vs Nottingham U21
England
National League Cup Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium, Braintree 
Match Events
9'
9'
Cooper C.
25'
25'
44'
44'
Whitehall A.
AI Match Summary
This match ends 1-0, with Braintree advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
27%
33%
40%
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Nottingham U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
70%
/ Medium Confidence
- Braintree haven't matched Nottingham U21's recent run of results.
- Model gives Nottingham U21 a 40% chance of winning this.
- Nottingham U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Braintree, who have won 2 of the last 2 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Braintree Clean Sheet 10%
Nottingham U21 Clean Sheet 14%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Braintree | Nottingham U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 4 | 17 |
| Draws | 7 | 3 |
| Losses | 18 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.13 | 1.75 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.38 | 1 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 1.75 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 2.38 | 1.00 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 16, 2025 National League Cup
Braintree vs Nottingham U21
1:0
Dec 10, 2024 National League Cup
Braintree vs Nottingham U21
1:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Braintree Compare
Top Goalscorer Cooper C.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56
Nottingham U21 Compare
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Braintree 26 / 100
Nottingham U21 39 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Braintree Nottingham U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick NOT Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Braintree scored in 79% of their last 29 games.
Defensive concern: Nottingham U21 conceded in 57% of 30 recent games.
H2H data points to 1.00 goals as a typical output.
Solid form: Braintree remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Braintree VS Nottingham U21
1.13 Goals Scored 1.75
2.38 Goals Conceded 1
88% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 50%
50% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Braintree
(Home) 01 Aug
Braintree
1 : 2 Aldershot
28 Jul
Felixstowe & Walton
2 : 1 Braintree
25 Jul
Braintree
4 : 0 Colchester U21
21 Jul
Braintree
1 : 0 Woking
18 Jul
Aveley
3 : 2 Braintree
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01 Aug
Braintree
1 : 2 Aldershot
25 Jul
Braintree
4 : 0 Colchester U21
21 Jul
Braintree
1 : 0 Woking
18 Apr
Braintree
1 : 2 Rochdale
06 Apr
Braintree
0 : 0 Woking
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Nottingham U21
(Away) 11 May
Nottingham U21
1 : 2 Norwich U21
04 May
Peterborough U21
0 : 1 Nottingham U21
27 Apr
Nottingham U21
3 : 2 Charlton U21
03 Apr
Nottingham U21
2 : 0 Crystal Palace U21
20 Mar
Nottingham U21
3 : 0 Newcastle Utd U21
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04 May
Peterborough U21
0 : 1 Nottingham U21
13 Mar
Fulham U21
1 : 2 Nottingham U21
27 Feb
Manchester City U21
3 : 0 Nottingham U21
16 Feb
Middlesbrough U21
1 : 0 Nottingham U21
30 Jan
Derby U21
0 : 0 Nottingham U21
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamworth | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Brackley | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 10 |
| 3 | Rochdale | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 4 | Solihull Moors | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 5 | Everton U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 6 | Manchester United U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | 3 |
| 7 | Burnley U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:8 | 1 |
| 8 | Blackburn U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:9 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boreham Wood | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Braintree | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 3 | Wealdstone | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Forest Green | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 7 |
| 5 | Nottingham U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 6 |
| 6 | West Brom U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 7 | Leicester U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:10 | 2 |
| 8 | Wolves U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5:12 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham U21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:4 | 11 |
| 2 | Truro | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 3 | Woking | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 8 |
| 4 | Brighton U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 7 |
| 5 | Aldershot | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 6 | Sutton | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:13 | 4 |
| 7 | Fulham U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:5 | 3 |
| 8 | Southampton U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:12 | 2 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston United | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Halifax | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 4 | Scunthorpe | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 5 | Leeds U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
| 6 | Sunderland U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:8 | 6 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 8 | Gateshead | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:10 | 2 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
