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Southend vs Yeovil Town Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 05-09-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Southend 1-0 Yeovil Town
SouthendDrawYeovil Town
Over 2.5 goalsYes (54%)
Both teams to scoreYes (52%)
As Southend prepares to face Yeovil Town in this National League clash at Roots Hall, the stage is set for an intriguing contest between two teams battling for pivotal points in the early stages of the season. Both sides are demonstrating solid performances, making this one a fixture to watch closely.
Team form
Southend
Southend enters this match sitting in seventh place after five games, having tasted three wins, one draw, and one loss. They recently drew 1-1 against Woking and suffered a defeat at home to Kidderminster Harriers (1-3). However, their victory over Scunthorpe (1-0) earlier in August showcased their ability to grind out results at home. This season, they are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded, indicating an offense that can find the net but may need to tighten their defense to avoid giving up easy goals.
Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town is right above Southend in the standings, currently fourth with 11 points from five matches. They remain unbeaten, with three wins and two draws. Winning their last match against Tamworth (3-2) highlighted their attacking capabilities, while a string of results, including strong performances at home against Gateshead (3-0), show they can score freely. The team boasts an impressive average of 2.0 scored goals per game and only 1.0 conceded, positioning them as a formidable opponent.
Head-to-head
In their previous five encounters, Yeovil Town has had the upper hand, winning three times, with one draw and only one loss inflicted on them by Southend. The most recent meeting ended in a 2-2 draw in March, while earlier that season, Yeovil managed to win 2-0 at home. This historical trend could impact the confidence of both teams as they prepare for this clash.
Key factors
Key for Southend will be finding their goal-scoring prowess while ensuring they shored up their defensive line. The home advantage cannot be overlooked, as Roots Hall can provide an enthusiastic atmosphere that may boost their performance. Yeovil, on the other hand, will need to maintain pressure offensively, leveraging their attacking resources to penetrate Southend's setup. Their form suggests they may push for multiple goals, particularly leaning on their stronger attacking average this season.
Prediction
Considering both teams' strengths and average goals per game, the forecast points towards a competitive match. Yeovil has proven to be resilient and capable of scoring, but Southend's home advantage combined with a slight edge in odds sets the home team up as favorites. Given their respective forms and the past results, predictions hint at a tighter affair, often decided by a single goal.
All indicators suggest a solid likelihood of a home-win scenario for Southend, making them the expected victors as they look to secure crucial points in the league.
Match info
Tournaments:
National League(Regular Season - 6)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Roots Hall, Southend on Sea
Statistics
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Recent Form
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Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boreham Wood | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 2 |  Sutton Utd | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 3 |  AFC Hornchurch | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 4 |  Yeovil Town | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 5 |  Harrogate Town | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 6 |  AFC Fylde | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 7 |  Southend | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 8 |  Eastleigh | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 9 |  Carlisle | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 10 |  Aldershot Town | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 11 |  Kidderminster Harriers | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 12 |  FC Halifax Town | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 13 |  Boston United | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 14 |  Hartlepool | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 15 |  Worthing | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 16 |  Altrincham | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 17 |  Forest Green | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 18 |  Wealdstone | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 19 |  Scunthorpe | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 20 |  Tamworth | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 21 |  Woking | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 22 |  Gateshead | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 23 |  Barrow | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 24 |  Solihull Moors | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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