Braintree Town desperately need points on Saturday, Apr 3 at 4:00 PM in the National League – South. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Ebbsfleet United come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Braintree Town travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Ebbsfleet United here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against Braintree Town, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Ebbsfleet United won 3–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Ebbsfleet United look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Braintree Town will make it uncomfortable. Ebbsfleet United to win.