Our Braintree Town vs Hartlepool Prediction: 0-1
Braintree Town vs Hartlepool in the England National League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 21, 2025. A close and tactical battle awaits, but Hartlepool’s attacking edge might be enough to secure a 0-1 win against Braintree Town.
This Braintree Town vs Hartlepool prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Braintree Town's Last Match – Ebbsfleet United vs Braintree Town
Braintree Town will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 England FA Trophy defeat at the hands of Ebbsfleet United on December 13. In that match, Braintree Town recorded 50% possession, firing 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ebbsfleet United | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 66 |
 Braintree Town | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 71 |
Hartlepool's Last Match – Hartlepool vs Anstey Nomads
Hartlepool must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England FA Trophy defeat against Anstey Nomads on December 13.
Braintree Town vs Hartlepool Stats
Key Stats
| Braintree Town | Hartlepool | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.64 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Braintree Town are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Hartlepool average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Braintree Town 9-16
Hartlepool 15-13
What are the odds for this match?
Braintree Town to win: @3.5
Draw: @3.3
Hartlepool to win: @1.95
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925
Lineups
Braintree Town: Calum Reece Logan, Aidan Francis, Elliot Thorpe, James Vennings, Harrison Dudziak, Chay Cooper, Ben Drake, Mason Terry, Sahid Kamara, Terrell Works, George Langston
Hartlepool: Tom Parkes, George Evans, Adam Campbell, Maxim Kouogun, Alex Reid, Jamie Miley, Nathan Sheron, Cameron John, Ashley Nathaniel-George, Matty Daly, Jay Benn
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