Braintree Town desperately need points today at 1:30 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Tamworth come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Braintree Town travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Tamworth won their last outing, while Braintree Town suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Tamworth and Braintree Town have split their 9 meetings almost evenly (4W–1D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Braintree Town won 1–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Tamworth a slight edge, but Braintree Town are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.