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Southend United vs Braintree Town predictions, Apr 03, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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As Southend United prepares to host Braintree Town on April 3, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing clash in the English National League. Southend enters the match in commendable form, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 outings. This positive momentum will undoubtedly bolster their confidence as they seek to capitalize on their home advantage against a struggling Braintree side.

Braintree Town, conversely, finds itself in dire straits, managing zero wins in their last 5 matches. Their challenges in both defense and attack have left them vulnerable, raising concerns about their ability to compete effectively against a Southend team that has demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline on the pitch.

The bookmakers reflect this sentiment, offering odds of 1.21 for a Southend victory, while Braintree’s odds sit at a distant 11.79. These figures suggest a significant disparity between the two teams’ current forms and prospects for the match.

In conclusion, while Southend is heavily favored to claim the win—predicted to finish 2-0 according to the odds—Braintree Town will be looking to defy the odds and reclaim some dignity in what promises to be a crucial encounter for both sides.

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Southend
76%		 Draw
16.2%		 Braintree
7.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.21 5.9 12.5
1.2 5.4 12.8
1.2 6 12
1.25 5.59 10.35

Latest Results

28.03.26 Southport – Southend United – 1:3
25.03.26 Southend United – Woking – 1:1
21.03.26 Altrincham – Southend United – 1:0
17.03.26 Southend United – Rochdale AFC – 3:2
14.03.26 Southend United – Forest Green Rovers – 2:0		 28.03.26 Braintree Town – Carlisle United – 1:2
24.03.26 Brackley Town – Braintree Town – 1:1
21.03.26 Braintree Town – Scunthorpe United – 2:3
14.03.26 Morecambe – Braintree Town – 1:1
07.03.26 Braintree Town – Wealdstone – 1:4

Facts

  • One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ National League (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 22 in the zone Relegation).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Southend won 3.
  • Southend is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Braintree has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • In this match, Southend is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Southend won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 6:5. (average 0.9:0.7).
  • Including home match between the teams, Southend won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 0:0.

    Latest Head To Head

    26.12.25 Braintree Town – Southend United – 0:1
    18.04.25 Southend United – Braintree Town – 0:0
    01.01.25 Braintree Town – Southend United – 0:1
    15.07.17 Braintree Town – Southend United – 1:2
    16.07.16 Braintree Town – Southend United – Canceled

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Rochdale 41 31 5 5 81:34 47 98
    2 York City 41 29 8 4 106:39 67 95
    3 Carlisle 41 26 6 9 78:49 29 84
    4 Boreham Wood 41 23 9 9 82:53 29 78
    5 Scunthorpe 41 22 11 8 75:58 17 77
    6 Forest Green 41 20 11 10 68:48 20 71
    7 Southend 38 17 11 10 62:37 25 62
    8 FC Halifax 41 18 8 15 63:58 5 62
    9 Hartlepool 39 16 12 11 47:42 5 60
    10 Tamworth 41 15 9 17 54:66 -12 54
    11 Woking 39 14 11 14 57:48 9 53
    12 Solihull Moors 40 12 12 16 63:66 -3 48
    13 Boston Utd 40 12 12 16 54:63 -9 48
    14 Wealdstone 39 13 9 17 52:63 -11 48
    15 Altrincham 40 14 5 21 47:59 -12 47
    16 Yeovil 40 14 5 21 44:57 -13 47
    17 Sutton 41 11 13 17 56:68 -12 46
    18 Aldershot 40 13 6 21 66:75 -9 45
    19 Gateshead 41 12 7 22 50:84 -34 43
    20 Eastleigh 41 11 9 21 50:74 -24 42
    21 Brackley Town 41 9 11 21 37:65 -28 38
    22 Braintree 41 8 11 22 33:63 -30 35
    23 Morecambe 41 8 10 23 59:86 -27 34
    24 Truro 41 7 9 25 39:68 -29 30

    English National League Outrights

    1. Rochdale: 1.5 (62.4%)

    2. York City: 2.5 (37.47%)

    3. Carlisle: 700.25 (0.13%)

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