Southend United
- Both sides will come into this game on the back of some momentum after strong end-of-season runs that put them in the promotion mix. In fact, this Southend United vs Scunthorpe United prediction is particularly interesting due to their similar form.
- Southend United have been solid at home with two wins and three draws from five outings at Roots Hall, conceding only two goals.
- Kevin Maher’s men are playing a patient, possession-based game with a solid back three and attacking wing-backs.
- They have a great deal of control over the tempo and pace of the game and use their numbers in wide areas to overload their opponents.
- Southend have had a mixed bag of results recently with two draws in a row following a 3-0 home thumping of FC Halifax Town and a 0-0 away draw at Rochdale.
Scunthorpe United
- Scunthorpe United have been impressive since Andy Butler took over in May 2024, bringing a tactical flexibility to the club that has seen the Iron play a direct, high-tempo game, with wide forwards and quick transitions to catch teams off guard.
- This Southend United vs Scunthorpe United preview highlights that they’re on a five-match unbeaten streak, winning one and drawing four.
- The Irons have a strong away record, unbeaten in the National League 2025/2026, winning 2 and drawing 2.
Head-to-Head
- The two teams are level on 18 points, sitting fifth and sixth in the National League 2025-2026 standings, with Scunthorpe United having a game in hand.
- The Shrimpers edged the last head-to-head 3-1 away in the National League 2022/2023 and will have a psychological edge here, making the Southend United vs Scunthorpe United prediction even harder to call.
Key Players
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Andrew Dallas is the danger man for the home team with four goals in nine league games so far, while Scunthorpe’s top scorer Danny Whitehall is in similarly prolific form with six goals in seven appearances and has three in his last five.
- Andrew Dallas - four goals in nine league games so far
- Danny Whitehall - six goals in seven appearances; three in his last five
Betting Insights
- The Southend United vs Scunthorpe United betting tips suggest that Southend United are -125 favorites to win but that seems a bit low given their recent results, while the draw is +265 and the away team are the underdogs.
- Over 2.5 goals looks good value at -138 given both teams are looking to attack.
Prediction
- The clash of styles between Southend’s structure and Scunthorpe’s speed should make for an interesting game on the flanks and in transition.
- Southend will try to slow the pace down and control the ball, while the visitors will push men forward and look to break the pressure with our Southend United vs Scunthorpe United prediction favoring a close contest.
