Braintree Town
- Braintree Town FC and Altrincham have each won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five games in all competitions.
- Braintree Town’s home record in the National League this season is two wins, two draws and three defeats from seven matches (W2 D2 L3).
- Pitt has been in charge at Braintree Town and his pragmatic, defensive style of soccer has led the Iron into the National League, with survival now their objective. In this context, our Braintree Town FC vs Altrincham betting tips highlight the importance of organizational solidity.
- He will set his team up with a low block, keeping a compact shape that is very tough to break down and relying on set pieces and fast transitions to create chances.
- Terrell Works, Braintree’s top scorer with four goals in seven National League matches, has the pace and skill to get a few runs in behind the opposition’s defense and has scored two of his last four for the club.
- The hosts will need Works to be on form again on Saturday as they aim to earn three points against local non-league rivals Altrincham. This is particularly relevant with regard to this Braintree Town FC vs Altrincham betting tips.
Altrincham
- Altrincham are currently sitting in 20th place in the National League table with 13 points from 15 games, just one ahead of 21st-placed Braintree Town FC who have 12 points from the same number of matches.
- Parkinson has produced some of his best work during his time in non-league football and his tactical versatility has seen his side adapt shapes mid-game in order to keep the game flowing and allow the players to press the ball. The Braintree Town FC vs Altrincham betting tips underline how this flexibility could play a key role in deciding the contest.
- Jimmy Knowles has been in good form for Altrincham recently, bagging two goals in their last five National League games, and he has six to his name in 15 games overall.
- Altrincham’s style suits him, as he has the work rate to contribute to the pressing game and the sharpness to finish off attacks.
- Altrincham will be looking to make the most of their superior odds to try and edge past Braintree Town on Saturday.
Head-to-Head
Altrincham’s recent unbeaten run on the road and their intent to play at a higher tempo and with more freedom should be enough to justify their slight favourites status, but Braintree didn't lose at home to the Cheshire club in their last meeting and are likely to frustrate their visitors enough to avoid defeat, which is a key point for the Braintree Town FC vs Altrincham prediction.
Key Players
- Terrell Works
- Terrell Works, Braintree’s top scorer with four goals in seven National League matches, has the pace and skill to get a few runs in behind the opposition’s defense and has scored two of his last four for the club.
- Jimmy Knowles
- Jimmy Knowles has been in good form for Altrincham recently, bagging two goals in their last five National League games, and he has six to his name in 15 games overall.
Betting Insights
- Both teams have been in mixed form recently, with a lack of sharpness in front of goal costing them points, but both have enough quality in attack to suggest that the over 2.5 goals odds is worth supporting at 1.68.
- Parkinson’s side are the slight favorites at 2.38, with Braintree Town listed at 2.62 and the draw at 3.52.
Prediction
A close and hard-fought 2-1 win for Altrincham looks likely.
