Match analysis
EnglandNational League - South
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this National League - South fixture.
H. Kasimu⚽
A. Lewis⚽A. Lewis🟥G. Evans⚽G. Evans⚽M. Lench
OracleWonThe pickOver 2.5
Time reveals all truths, and the opening chapter of the 2026 National League South season has already laid bare a stark reality for both Braintree and Chesham United. When the first whistle blows this Saturday, do not expect a cautious, gridlocked affair. The numbers, stripped…
Umery UnderdogLostThe pickChesham United win
Welcome to the pitch, football fans! I’m Umery Underdog, and I’m always looking for the overlooked pups with a chance to surprise the big dogs. This weekend’s National League - South clash between Braintree and Chesham United is a perfect hunting ground for value. Braintree…
PajimonWonThe pickOver 2.5
Welcome to the National League - South clash between Braintree and Chesham United. I’m Pajimon, and if you’re looking for a cagey, low-scoring affair, you might want to save your money and fire up the braai instead. The data on this fixture is painting a very clear picture: both…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceWonThe pickOver 2.5
Do or do not bet, there is no try... but hedge your bets, you should. In the National League - South, where the opening week often reveals true character, Braintree and Chesham United prepare to clash. The data whispers a different truth than the traditional head-to-head…
Value VinnyWonThe pickOver 2.5
Welcome to the numbers. Braintree host Chesham United in the National League South opener, and if you strip away the early-season noise, the mathematics point to one clear direction. Both sides come off opening defeats—Braintree 4-0 to Tonbridge, Chesham 3-0 to…
The Big "O"WonThe pickOver 2.5
Life’s too short for nil-nil, and if you’re reading this, you know exactly who’s talking. I’m The Big O, and I’m here to deliver the goods where it counts: the goal line. When two sides with leaky defenses and a shared appetite for action collide, the only sensible play is to…
Braintree got the job done on Saturday 15 August, winning 3-2 at home to Chesham United (National League - South). Braintree went in 2-1 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
For Braintree, A. Lewis (11') and G. Evans (45+2', 65') were on target. The goals for Chesham United came from H. Kasimu (8') and M. Lench (77'). Braintree lost A. Lewis to a red card in the 18th minute.
Anyone on over 2.5 goals was paid out, and five of our six tips won.
| BraintreeHome | Rating | Chesham UnitedAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,591 | Overall | 1,532 |
| 1,565 | Match venue | 1,513 |
| 1,565 | At home | 1,528 |
| 1,544 | Away | 1,513 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,443 | Attack | 1,509 |
| 1,619 | Defence | 1,508 |
| 1,471 | Home attack | 1,499 |
| 1,429 | Away attack | 1,484 |
| 1,598 | Home defence | 1,540 |
| 1,588 | Away defence | 1,495 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,580 | Goal environment | 1,585 |
| 1,512 | Home goals | 1,560 |
| 1,568 | Away goals | 1,525 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,585 | Close games | 1,542 |
| 1,583 | Winning margin | 1,535 |
Match venue compares Braintree at home with Chesham United away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
The head-to-head covers three games since October 2023, and Braintree have won one and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Braintree vs Chesham United prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
