Braintree Town FC
- Braintree Town FC have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Braintree have won their last two at home and will be tough to beat, particularly as they have conceded only eight home goals this term.
Hartlepool United
- Hartlepool United have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five competitive games.
- Hartlepool have scored 11 away goals in the National League this season, which is a decent return considering how they have been playing.
Head-to-Head
The last three head-to-heads, which the home team have not won, suggest this one could be very close.
Key Players
- The hosts use a big, target man up front and like to get plenty of balls into the box - and they have one of the most physical players in the National League to win the aerial battles, Terrell Works.
- Terrell Works, who has four goals from 14 National League appearances, has a good chance of scoring on Sunday.
- In Alex Reid they have a target man who is their most reliable goal scorer with five in 17 National League games.
Betting Insights
- Both Teams to Score at 1.66 looks well worth a try given the contrasting styles.
- Hartlepool’s position in the league, their approach to the game and their away form, make them narrow favorites, but with the Pools having wobbled at times recently, the underdog price on Braintree Town is worth a small bet for this one.
Prediction
Hartlepool are the favorites and rightfully so, but the last three head-to-heads, which the home team have not won, suggest this one could be very close.
