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AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree Prediction, H2H & Stats

England: FA Cup · 3rd Round Qualifying
AFC Rushden & Diamonds

AFC Rushden & Diamonds

LWWWW
Full time
2:1
HT 1 - 1
Braintree

Braintree

LLWWW
30' J. Mensah
44' T. Thomas
78' J. Clifton
Saturday, 3 October 2026

Recent form

4 W 3 D 3 L in the last 10
17 Oct 2026FA Cup AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 - 1 Morecambe W
03 Oct 2026FA Cup AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 - 1 Braintree W
19 Sep 2026FA Cup AFC Rushden & Diamonds 3 - 1 Peterborough Sports W
05 Sep 2026FA Cup Desborough Town 0 - 3 AFC Rushden & Diamonds W
29 Aug 2026FA Trophy Chasetown 3 - 1 AFC Rushden & Diamonds L
24 Jul 2026Friendlies Clubs AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1 - 2 Banbury United L
10 Jul 2026Friendlies Clubs AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 - 2 Milton Keynes Irish D
18 Apr 2026Non League Div One - Northern Midlands Lichfield City 2 - 1 AFC Rushden & Diamonds L
11 Apr 2026Non League Div One - Northern Midlands AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1 - 1 Rugby Borough D
03 Apr 2026Non League Div One - Northern Midlands AFC Rushden & Diamonds 0 - 0 Mickleover Sports D
4 W 0 D 6 L in the last 10
03 Nov 2026National League Cup Braintree 3 - 1 Norwich City U21 W
31 Oct 2026National League - South Braintree 1 - 0 Hampton & Richmond W
27 Oct 2026National League - South Braintree 2 - 1 Dagenham & Redbridge W
24 Oct 2026National League - South Farnham Town 6 - 0 Braintree L
13 Oct 2026National League Cup Braintree 2 - 4 West Ham United U21 L
10 Oct 2026National League - South Braintree 1 - 2 Truro City L
06 Oct 2026National League - South Braintree 1 - 3 Walton & Hersham L
03 Oct 2026FA Cup AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 - 1 Braintree L
26 Sep 2026National League - South Dorking Wanderers 4 - 3 Braintree L
22 Sep 2026FA Cup Braintree 3 - 0 Needham Market W

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
AFC Rushden & Diamonds Draw Braintree
Value spotted: AFC Rushden & Diamonds win at 4.66 (model 57% vs market 20%)

Most likely scores

2-1 6.1%
2-2 6.1%
3-1 6.1%
3-2 6.1%
4-1 4.5%
4-2 4.5%

Expected goals: 3 AFC Rushden & Diamonds · 2 Braintree

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals95%
Over 2.5 goals86%
Over 3.5 goals72%
Both teams score81%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
60%
Form
40%
50%
Attack
50%
75%
Defence
25%
73%
Goal model
27%
0%
Head to head
0%
0%
Goals
0%
64%
Overall
35%

Season numbers

FA Cup 2026

Side by side

AFC Rushden & Diamonds Braintree
2 Played 2
2 Won 1
0 Drawn 1
0 Lost 0
3 Goals scored per game 3
0.5 Goals conceded per game 1.5
3 / 3 Scored per game (home / away) 3 / 3
1 Clean sheets 1
0 Failed to score 0
2 Longest winning run 0
3-1 Biggest win 3-0
- Biggest defeat -
0/0 Penalties scored 0/0

AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree: preview and prediction

AFC Rushden & Diamonds host Braintree in the England FA Cup (3rd Round Qualifying) on Saturday, 3rd October 2026 at 15:00.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds are flying, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (L-W-W-W-W). Braintree are in good shape, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (L-L-W-W-W).

Our goal model expects about 3 goals for AFC Rushden & Diamonds and 2 for Braintree. It gives AFC Rushden & Diamonds the edge (57% home win, 17% draw, 25% away win), 86% for over 2.5 goals and 81% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-1.

Our pick was Over 2.5 at odds of 1.52. We also like BTTS Yes, Draw.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree FAQs

What is the best prediction for AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree?

Our top tip is Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 (1.52 odds).

Who will win AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree?

AFC Rushden & Diamonds are favourites: our model gives AFC Rushden & Diamonds 57%, the draw 17% and Braintree 25%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 81% chance in our model.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 5 goals in total, with a 86% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree?

Kick-off is on Saturday, 3rd October 2026 at 15:00.