Eastleigh

vs

Carlisle United

Preview

Eastleigh

• 11th-placed Eastleigh have taken 11 points from 7 National League 2026/2027 games so far, two points ahead of their 12th-placed visitors Carlisle United.
• Eastleigh have scored 1.75 goals per game at home in the National League 2026/2027, while conceding 1.25.
• Eastleigh are unbeaten at home in the National League 2026/2027 (W2, D2).
• Eastleigh's last three results have seen them draw 1-1 with Aldershot Town at home, lose 2-1 to Altrincham away and draw 1-1 with Boreham Wood at home.

Carlisle United

• Carlisle United have scored 1.00 and conceded 1.33 goals per away game in the National League 2026/2027.
• Carlisle United's last three games have seen them beat Scunthorpe United 4-2 at home, lose 2-1 to Boreham Wood away and draw 2-2 with Southend United at home.
• Carlisle United are yet to win away from home in the National League 2026/2027.

Key Players

• Josh Lundstram is the main goal threat for Eastleigh this season, and has scored 3 goals in 6 National League 2026/2027 matches, while for Carlisle United, Harvey Bunker is their most lethal player on 3 in 6.
• Matt Gray's side are set up to play a flexible 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 style and they have the flexibility to vary between a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation depending on the match.
• Their full-backs come into the game and feed the attacking players.
• Rob Elliot's side will be energetic, they like to have the ball and they press in waves.

Betting Insights

• Carlisle United are the slight favorites here at 1.73, with Eastleigh coming in at 3.94 and the draw at 3.74.
• Over 2.5 goals looks good at 1.58, but both teams to score at 1.55 looks a much sharper angle.

Prediction

• Although Carlisle have the edge here, I am siding with the home side's momentum.
• Eastleigh are undefeated at the Silverlake in the National League 2026/2027 and they have won two of their four home games in the league.