FA Cup· 3rd Round Qualifying
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Braintree2-1
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AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 3 October 2026 · Kick-off
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More AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5AFC Rushden & Diamonds +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 91% | 1.09 | - |
| 1XAFC Rushden & Diamonds or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 68% | 1.47 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Braintree +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| X2Braintree or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 1AFC Rushden & Diamonds to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| AH1 -1.5AFC Rushden & Diamonds -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 32% | 3.13 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 2Braintree to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Braintree -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 9% | 11.74 | - |
AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree preview & analysis
Match preview
AFC Rushden & Diamonds host Braintree in the FA Cup (3rd Round Qualifying) on Saturday, 3 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
AFC Rushden & Diamonds arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 8. Most recently they beat Peterborough Sports 3-1 at home. Braintree arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 2 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 4. Most recently they lost to Dorking Wanderers 3-4 away.
What the numbers say
Our model makes AFC Rushden & Diamonds narrow favourites: AFC Rushden & Diamonds 44%, draw 38%, Braintree 18%. We expect around 3.8 goals (2.4 - 1.4 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 68% for both teams to score.
Recent form
AFC Rushden & Diamonds- 19 SeptHPeterborough Sports3-1
- 5 SeptADesborough Town3-0
- 29 AugAChasetown1-3
- 24 JulHBanbury United1-2
- 10 JulHMilton Keynes Irish2-2
Braintree- 26 SeptADorking Wanderers3-4
- 22 SeptHNeedham Market3-0
AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree?
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AFC Rushden & Diamonds are favourites. Our model gives AFC Rushden & Diamonds a 44% chance of winning, Braintree 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree?
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We rate both teams to score at 68%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree kick off?
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AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
