Tamworth FC vs Braintree Town FC Best odds and tips

Tamworth FC are six points better off than Braintree Town FC in the National League 2024-2025 table, occupying 10th spot with 57 points from 41 games. The hosts are the form team coming into this game and have three wins from their last five, including a 2-0 home win over Eastleigh last time out. Braintree Town FC are in 16th place in the National League with 51 points and need to keep picking up points to avoid getting sucked into the relegation battle. They have won three of their last five games, including two impressive home wins over York City and Barnet. Tamworth FC have a slight psychological edge over Braintree Town FC after beating them 1-0 in the reverse fixture earlier in the season and they have a good record at the Lamb Ground this season, winning eight, drawing eight and losing four of their 20 home games.

Tamworth FC are the favourites for this game at 2.00 and that looks about right given their home advantage and better form. Steve Pitt’s side have a direct playing style and look to get the ball forward quickly and bypass the congested midfield area. Andy Peaks has a more balanced approach at Tamworth and his side are more structured and pragmatic. The hosts will look to control the game and hit on the counterattack when they can, while Braintree will look to get forward quickly and create chances when they can. Braintree have been leaky on their travels this season, conceding an average of 1.80 goals per game on the road, and have only won five of their 20 away games. The hosts have the advantage and should be able to squeeze out a win on Saturday. Dan Creaney leads the scoring for Tamworth FC with 16 goals this season and has three in his last five games, while Kyrell Lisbie is the top scorer for Braintree Town FC with 11 National League goals. John Akinde has three in his last five games, however, and could be a threat on Saturday. There will be an interesting tactical battle in this one and the hosts are likely to have the edge, so for the punters looking to get involved, the ‘Draw No Bet’ market looks a safer way to go than backing Tamworth FC to win outright.