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Dover Ath. vs Braintree - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
National League South 
Match Events
26'
26'
Sheriff D.
43'
43'
Matthews A.
(Penalty)
45'
45'
Sheriff D.
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this National League South matchup, with the score ending 3-3.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
80%
20%
0%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Dover Ath.
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
80%
/ Very High Confidence
- Dover Ath. have won more games recently than Braintree.
- 80% — that's where the model lands on Dover Ath. taking it.
- Regular National League South form gives a decent read on both sides.
- 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.2%
Dover Ath. Clean Sheet 16%
Braintree Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Dover Ath. | Braintree |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 27 |
| Wins | 11 | 7 |
| Draws | 7 | 3 |
| Losses | 9 | 17 |
| Goals Scored | 1.44 | 1.67 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.63 | 2.37 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.13 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 29, 2026 National League South
Dover Ath. vs Braintree
3:3
Feb 3, 2024 National League South
Braintree vs Dover Ath.
3:0
Aug 19, 2023 National League South
Dover Ath. vs Braintree
1:1
Apr 1, 2023 National League South
Braintree vs Dover Ath.
1:3
Oct 8, 2022 National League South
Dover Ath. vs Braintree
3:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Dover Ath. Compare
Top Goalscorer Sheriff D.
2 Goals Assists Leader Baptiste L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.64
Avg xA / game 1.06
Braintree Compare
Top Goalscorer Johnson L.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.31
Avg xA / game 0.8
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Dover Ath. 84 / 100
Braintree 10 / 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
Dover Ath. Braintree
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Dover Ath. Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Braintree let in goals in 89% of their last 27 matches.
Games between these two average 3.80 goals.
Solid form: Dover Ath. remains unbeaten in 5 of 5 recent matches.
Braintree lost 5 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Dover Ath. VS Braintree
1.63 Goals Scored 2
0.88 Goals Conceded 2.63
75% Over 1.5 100%
38% Over 2.5 100%
25% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Dover Ath.
(Home) 24 Oct
Salisbury
1 : 1 Dover Ath.
17 Oct
Dover Ath.
3 : 2 Dorking Wanderers
10 Oct
Dover Ath.
1 : 1 Dorking Wanderers
03 Oct
Hanwell Town
1 : 2 Dover Ath.
26 Sept
Dover Ath.
2 : 0 AFC Totton
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17 Oct
Dover Ath.
3 : 2 Dorking Wanderers
10 Oct
Dover Ath.
1 : 1 Dorking Wanderers
26 Sept
Dover Ath.
2 : 0 AFC Totton
19 Sept
Dover Ath.
4 : 2 Folkestone
05 Sept
Dover Ath.
0 : 3 Maidenhead
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Braintree
(Away) 24 Oct
Farnham
6 : 0 Braintree
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
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24 Oct
Farnham
6 : 0 Braintree
03 Oct
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
2 : 1 Braintree
26 Sept
Dorking Wanderers
4 : 3 Braintree
19 Sept
Needham Market
3 : 3 Braintree
15 Sept
Billericay
3 : 2 Braintree
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maidstone | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 23:14 | 26 |
| 2 | Ebbsfleet | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 26:6 | 25 |
| 3 | Truro | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 21:11 | 24 |
| 4 | Dagenham & Red. | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 12:9 | 23 |
| 5 | Salisbury | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 21:9 | 22 |
| 6 | Billericay | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 25:14 | 21 |
| 7 | Tonbridge | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 24:14 | 21 |
| 8 | Dorking Wanderers | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 26:18 | 20 |
| 9 | Farnham | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 23:16 | 20 |
| 10 | Folkestone | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20:14 | 19 |
| 11 | Dover Ath. | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19:18 | 19 |
| 12 | Weston-super-Mare | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 13 | Horsham FC | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 15:15 | 18 |
| 14 | Torquay | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 19:16 | 17 |
| 15 | Chelmsford | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 17:11 | 15 |
| 16 | Hemel Hempstead | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11:14 | 14 |
| 17 | Farnborough | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10:19 | 14 |
| 18 | Maidenhead | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13:18 | 13 |
| 19 | AFC Totton | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 12:24 | 13 |
| 20 | Chesham | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 16:26 | 10 |
| 21 | Braintree | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 18:33 | 10 |
| 22 | Hampton & Richmond | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 14:30 | 8 |
| 23 | Walton & Hersham | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10:28 | 8 |
| 24 | Slough Town | 13 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 13:34 | 4 |
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