AFC Rushden & Diamonds came from behind to beat Braintree Town 2-1 in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. They trailed inside the first half and turned it around with a goal in each half.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2:1 Braintree Town — Match Report
Second half1 - 0
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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
Who will win, AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree Town?
CheckLive's model makes AFC Rushden & Diamonds the favourite. Model signal strength is 78/100; this is not a win probability.
What is the predicted score?
CheckLive's model projects AFC Rushden & Diamonds 3:2 Braintree Town.
When is AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree Town?
Kick-off Saturday 3 October at 15:00 UK time, in the FA Cup, Qualification Round 3.
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Head to Head meetings
AFC Rushden & Diamonds – Braintree Town
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Braintree Town
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 2 | 1 |
Average per game | 2 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 0 |
Form
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Braintree Town
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 0Draws
- 2Losses
Best statistical picks
AFC Rushden & Diamonds – Braintree Town
1X hasn't lost in 14 of the last matches
AFC Rushden & Diamonds opened the score in 6 of the last 8 matches
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.20 | 4.00 | 1.80 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — AFC Rushden & Diamonds
AFC Rushden & Diamonds is a strong favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 57.2 + 5.8 for home advantage = 63 vs 40 for Braintree Town. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 64.8 vs 28.6). CheckLive signal strength 78/100.
Home win — AFC Rushden & Diamonds3.20
High confidence88%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
54.7
37.6
CheckSkill
55.7
47
CheckMental
64.8
28.6
CheckLive total63 vs 40+23.0
More match signals
AFC Rushden & Diamonds (DNB)87%2.63
Over 2.586%1.60
AFC Rushden & Diamonds (−1)91%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree Town?
In the CheckLive calculation AFC Rushden & Diamonds is the favourite: 57.2 + 5.8 for home advantage = 63 vs 40. Signal strength 78/100; it is not a win probability.
What is AFC Rushden & Diamonds's main edge?
AFC Rushden & Diamonds is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 64.8 vs 28.6 for Braintree Town. The overall rating gap is 23.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree Town, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.20 | 4.00 | 1.80 |