Southend United (Home)
- Southend have not lost at home in 2 games (W1, D1).
- The Shrimpers are 6th in the National League with 78 points from 44 games, proving to be the most consistent of the sides in the top-six with a string of good results seeing them towards the end of the regular season.
- Kevin Maher’s side are on a 2-game winning run, most recently storming to a 6-2 victory over FC Halifax Town after beating Aldershot Town 2-0 away from home.
Wealdstone (Away)
- Wealdstone have lost their last two away games.
- Wealdstone are 12th in the National League with 56 points from 45 matches, a mid-table finish that has been solid but not spectacular to describe their season.
- The Stones come into this having drawn their last 2 games, both of which were at home, with a mixed form of 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 outings.
- His side like to play direct football, transitioning quickly, using set pieces and set up in compact blocks.
- They have been particularly strong in defence, which has been crucial considering that the visitors have only won 4 of their 22 away games, losing 13 times.
Head-to-Head
- Head-to-head, these sides are even after the last two meetings, with each side winning once in that period.
- However, Wealdstone have never taken the points when they have travelled to Southend.
Key Players
Striker Andrew Dallas will be Southend’s main threat as he has netted 16 times in 41 appearances in the National League this term, while Micah Obiero has been Wealdstone’s main out and out striker with 13 in 44 .
Betting Insights
- Southend United will be heavy favourites to win against mid-table Wealdstone FC on Saturday and there is no real value in the 1.39 on the home team to win.
- I think this will be an end-to-end, exciting game with goals at both ends, so both teams to score (Yes) is priced up at 1.73.
- A massive 1.56 on over 2.5 goals also looks really appealing, which shows just how much the bookies are expecting an attacking affair.
Prediction
- This game has extra importance as Southend aim for the playoffs and Wealdstone seek to stabilise under new management.
- Backing Southend to simply win this game in the outright market doesn’t look the best play for a big return, but there is plenty of reason to side with the home side here.
