Southend United
- Southend United are unbeaten in four home matches (W2, D2) and are unbeaten in their last four National League games (W2, D2).
- Southend United have conceded just 15 goals in 19 National League home matches.
- Southend United are currently 7th in the table, with 62 points from 38 games, an impressive effort for the Essex club.
- Southend United’s tactics are to play a solid back-three structure with wing-backs, trying to control the pace of the game and making sure the team are better than their opponents during transitions.
Yeovil Town
- Yeovil Town’s season has been far less consistent than their hosts, sitting 15th in the National League table with 47 points from 39 National League fixtures, 15 fewer than Southend United.
- The Glovers have seen much of the same form recently, winning two and losing three of their last five matches, but are currently enjoying a two-match winning streak.
- Luke McCormick has had a good season for Yeovil, scoring eight goals from midfield in 32 National League appearances.
- James Daly has also found the net for Yeovil Town in recent weeks, scoring two of their last six goals in the past five matches.
Head-to-Head
However, this fixture has been closely contested over the last five years, with both teams winning twice and one draw in that time.
Key Players
- Andrew Dallas has been a major threat for Southend this season, scoring 13 goals in 35 National League matches, making him the main threat in their frontline.
- Luke McCormick has had a good season for Yeovil, scoring eight goals from midfield in 32 National League appearances.
- James Daly has also found the net for Yeovil Town in recent weeks, scoring two of their last six goals in the past five matches.
Betting Insights
- The flank play and the central pivot will be key to this game.
- We’re expecting goals in this one, and the Over 2.5 goals line is at 1.61.
Prediction
- Both Teams to Score - No is at 1.89, and we think that Yeovil Town will lack the power to score against Southend United’s solid defense, so we’re taking that bet.
- We’re also going for Southend United to win at 1.37, as the home record has been excellent and Yeovil haven’t found consistency away from home.
