Boston United
- Boston United have won just two of their last 13 National League home games, losing nine.
- Boston United FC sit 18th in the National League with 26 points from 28 games, yet to find a consistent run of form for the majority of the season.
- The appointment of Paul Hurst back as manager has brought with it a renewed emphasis on defensive solidity and counter-attacking football.
- Lenell John-Lewis remains their biggest threat, scoring seven times in 26 National League games this campaign, but they will struggle to break down Southend without him.
Southend United
- Southend United are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions (W2, D3).
- Southend United have been in excellent form under boss Kevin Maher, whose disciplined tactical approach and focus on possession and pressing has kept them within touching distance of the play-off positions.
- The visitors sit 7th in the National League with 42 points from 24 games.
- Andrew Dallas leads the line for Southend with seven goals in 21 National League appearances, bringing a clinical edge to their frontline.
Head-to-Head
With a head-to-head record that shows they haven’t won away at Boston United in recent meetings, the Rooks will have a psychological barrier to break through, which is why we’re backing the away team to win at 1.61 .
Key Players
- Lenell John-Lewis remains their biggest threat, scoring seven times in 26 National League games this campaign, but they will struggle to break down Southend without him.
- Andrew Dallas leads the line for Southend with seven goals in 21 National League appearances, bringing a clinical edge to their frontline.
Betting Insights
- This matchup represents a classic battle of styles, with Southend looking to control the match tempo with their wingbacks whilst Boston will look to stifle their visitors and hit on the counter.
- Southend are the clear favorites at 1.61, with Boston on the outsider end of the scale at 5.02 and the draw at 3.58.
- With both teams looking to score and over 2.5 goals available at 1.78, this could be a lively affair, with Southend averaging 1.46 goals per game away from home and conceding just 1.00.
- Boston United have failed to win any of their last 5 in all competitions (D2, L3), with a 0-0 away draw at Braintree Town and 2-1 defeat to FC Halifax Town away from home their most recent.
Prediction
- Boston United have lost their last two home games and Southend are in much better form.
- Boston have a good manager in Paul Hurst and will make it tough, but Southend should have the quality to edge this one.
