Sutton United (home)
- Sutton United currently sit in 17th in the National League with 46 points from 41 games.
- Battling to stay clear of the drop zone as the relegation fight gathers steam.
- Chris Agutter has done a remarkable job since taking the reins in October 2025, instilling tactical flexibility and a pragmatic, pressing structure.
- Recent form: won two of their last five (D1, L2).
- Recent home record: (W6, D7, L8) and failed to keep a clean sheet in over half of those games.
Southend United (away)
- Southend United sit 7th with 65 points from 39 matches.
- Kevin Maher’s side hold a play-off position in the National League.
- Recent form: W3, L2 and currently on a two-game winning streak.
- Away record: won 7 and drawn 5 of 19 away games (L7).
Key Players
- Brandon Njoku - scored two goals in his last five matches, providing pace and penetration up top.
- Lewis Simper - the team’s top scorer with 10 goals in 40 National League appearances.
- Andrew Dallas - Southend’s star performer with 13 goals in 36 National League appearances.
Betting Insights
- Odds: Southend 2.0, Sutton 3.35.
- Both teams to score is the recommended bet at 1.53.
- Sutton average 1.52 goals per home game.
- Southend average 1.47 goals per away game.
Prediction
Southend to see out the game.
