Sport Picks
Forest Green vs Braintree
England
National League 2025/2026 The New Lawn, Nailsworth 
Match Events
27'
27'
Knowles T.
31'
31'
Francis-Clarke A.
37'
37'
Mellor D.
AI Match Summary
Forest Green in this National League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 3-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Forest Green.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
50%
28%
22%
Draw rate projection: 28% Favored: Forest Green
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
76%
/ High Confidence
- Form's been kind to Forest Green lately — more wins on the board than Braintree.
- Model gives Forest Green a 50% chance of winning this.
- Regular National League 2025/2026 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Forest Green Clean Sheet 19%
Braintree Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Forest Green | Braintree |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 12 | 4 |
| Draws | 6 | 8 |
| Losses | 10 | 17 |
| Goals Scored | 2.13 | 1.38 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.13 | 2.63 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.13 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.13 | 2.63 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 11, 2026 National League
Forest Green vs Braintree
3:1
Aug 30, 2025 National League
Braintree vs Forest Green
0:0
Feb 15, 2025 National League
Braintree vs Forest Green
2:0
Dec 7, 2024 FA Trophy
Braintree vs Forest Green
1:2
Oct 19, 2024 National League
Forest Green vs Braintree
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Forest Green Compare
Top Goalscorer Mellor D.
1 Goals Assists Leader Knowles T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.64
Avg xA / game 1.06
Braintree Compare
Top Goalscorer Walker L.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Forest Green 49 / 100
Braintree 22 / 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
Forest Green Braintree
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick FOR Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 5:4
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Forest Green scored in 86% of their last 28 outings.
Braintree has conceded goals in 79% of their last 29 outings.
These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.
Recent resilience: Forest Green stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Forest Green VS Braintree
2.13 Goals Scored 1.38
1.13 Goals Conceded 2.63
88% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Forest Green
(Home) 21 Jul
Forest Green
2 : 2 Bristol Rovers
18 Jul
Merthyr Town
1 : 2 Forest Green
07 Jul
Bishops Cleeve
1 : 3 Forest Green
29 Apr
Boreham Wood
1 : 0 Forest Green
25 Apr
Forest Green
5 : 0 Morecambe
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21 Jul
Forest Green
2 : 2 Bristol Rovers
25 Apr
Forest Green
5 : 0 Morecambe
11 Apr
Forest Green
3 : 1 Braintree
03 Apr
Forest Green
4 : 0 Brackley
21 Mar
Forest Green
2 : 0 Wealdstone
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Braintree
(Away) 21 Jul
Braintree
1 : 0 Woking
18 Jul
Aveley
3 : 2 Braintree
14 Jul
Welling
3 : 2 Braintree
11 Jul
Brightlingsea
2 : 2 Braintree
25 Apr
Tamworth
5 : 1 Braintree
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18 Jul
Aveley
3 : 2 Braintree
14 Jul
Welling
3 : 2 Braintree
11 Jul
Brightlingsea
2 : 2 Braintree
25 Apr
Tamworth
5 : 1 Braintree
11 Apr
Forest Green
3 : 1 Braintree
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York City | 46 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 114:41 | 108 |
| 2 | Rochdale | 46 | 33 | 7 | 6 | 88:41 | 106 |
| 3 | Carlisle | 46 | 29 | 8 | 9 | 87:51 | 95 |
| 4 | Boreham Wood | 46 | 27 | 9 | 10 | 95:58 | 90 |
| 5 | Scunthorpe | 46 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 77:62 | 82 |
| 6 | Southend | 46 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 83:47 | 81 |
| 7 | Forest Green | 46 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 82:52 | 81 |
| 8 | Halifax | 46 | 20 | 10 | 16 | 69:66 | 70 |
| 9 | Hartlepool | 46 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 54:59 | 68 |
| 10 | Woking | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 69:54 | 63 |
| 11 | Tamworth | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 63:71 | 62 |
| 12 | Boston United | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 63:67 | 59 |
| 13 | Altrincham | 46 | 17 | 6 | 23 | 55:65 | 57 |
| 14 | Solihull Moors | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 71:72 | 56 |
| 15 | Wealdstone | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 67:74 | 56 |
| 16 | Yeovil | 46 | 15 | 6 | 25 | 48:68 | 51 |
| 17 | Eastleigh | 46 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 57:80 | 50 |
| 18 | Gateshead | 46 | 14 | 8 | 24 | 54:90 | 50 |
| 19 | Sutton | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 59:79 | 47 |
| 20 | Aldershot | 46 | 13 | 7 | 26 | 69:87 | 46 |
| 21 | Brackley | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 40:75 | 42 |
| 22 | Morecambe | 46 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 66:103 | 38 |
| 23 | Braintree | 46 | 8 | 12 | 26 | 38:76 | 36 |
| 24 | Truro | 46 | 8 | 10 | 28 | 42:72 | 34 |
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