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Braintree vs West Ham U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
National League Cup Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium, Braintree 
Match Events
13'
13'
Cummings D.
Assist: Medine J.
16'
16'
Sub
Olarewaju M. In: Mensah J.
Out: Olarewaju M.
26'
26'
Cummings D.
Assist: Battrum R.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 2-4. The second leg ended 2-4.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
0%
15%
85%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: West Ham U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
85%
/ Very High Confidence
- West Ham U21 carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model gives West Ham U21 a 85% chance of winning this.
- West Ham U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor West Ham U21, who have won 1 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 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79%
Braintree Clean Sheet 14%
West Ham U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Braintree | West Ham U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 32 |
| Wins | 8 | 16 |
| Draws | 4 | 7 |
| Losses | 18 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.7 | 1.97 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.2 | 1.53 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.38 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Oct 13, 2026 National League Cup
Braintree vs West Ham U21
2:4
Nov 5, 2024 National League Cup
Braintree vs West Ham U21
4:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Braintree Compare
Top Goalscorer Dyer J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Matthews A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69
West Ham U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Cummings D.
2 Goals Assists Leader Kerr J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Braintree 10 / 100
West Ham U21 83 / 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 West Ham U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick West Ham U21 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or 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 90% of their last 30 games.
These sides typically produce 6.00 goals when they meet.
West Ham U21 let in goals in 69% of their last 32 matches.
West Ham U21's recent record shows 1 losses from the last 5 matches.
Scoring Trends
Braintree VS West Ham U21
2.25 Goals Scored 1.38
1.88 Goals Conceded 0.5
100% Over 1.5 50%
100% Over 2.5 25%
38% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Braintree
(Home) 13 Oct
Braintree
2 : 4 West Ham U21
10 Oct
Braintree
1 : 2 Truro
06 Oct
Braintree
1 : 3 Walton & Hersham
03 Oct
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
2 : 1 Braintree
26 Sept
Dorking Wanderers
4 : 3 Braintree
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13 Oct
Braintree
2 : 4 West Ham U21
10 Oct
Braintree
1 : 2 Truro
06 Oct
Braintree
1 : 3 Walton & Hersham
22 Sept
Braintree
3 : 0 Needham Market
12 Sept
Braintree
2 : 1 Maidstone
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West Ham U21
(Away) 13 Oct
Braintree
2 : 4 West Ham U21
09 Oct
Millwall U21
1 : 0 West Ham U21
23 Sept
West Ham U21
2 : 0 Valencia B
18 Sept
Leicester U21
0 : 0 West Ham U21
14 Sept
West Ham U21
1 : 0 Liverpool U21
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13 Oct
Braintree
2 : 4 West Ham U21
09 Oct
Millwall U21
1 : 0 West Ham U21
18 Sept
Leicester U21
0 : 0 West Ham U21
08 Sept
Aldershot
0 : 3 West Ham U21
31 Aug
Chelsea U21
5 : 4 West Ham U21
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halifax | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Scunthorpe | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 8 |
| 3 | Wolves U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 5 |
| 4 | Derby U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | 4 |
| 5 | Wealdstone | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 3 |
| 6 | Nottingham U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 7 | Gateshead | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 8 | Stoke City U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:14 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Norwich U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 3 | Ipswich U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 5 |
| 4 | Hornchurch | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 5 | Aldershot | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | 4 |
| 6 | Braintree | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 7 | Fulham U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 8 | Worthing FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:4 | 1 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Boreham Wood | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 7 |
| 3 | Tamworth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 4 | Solihull Moors | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 5 | Everton U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 6 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:10 | 3 |
| 7 | Leeds U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 8 | Hartlepool | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:13 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truro | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Woking | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 3 | Sutton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 4 | West Brom U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 5 |
| 5 | Birmingham U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 6 | Southampton U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:11 | 3 |
| 7 | Leicester U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 8 | Boston United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:10 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
