Worthing FC
- Worthing FC have scored an average of 2.00 goals per game at home in the National League 2026/2027.
- Adam Hinshelwood has done an excellent job since taking over as manager of The Rebels on 9 October 2025.
- Worthing's high-tempo, rotation-based, possession-heavy and wide overload system aims to pull opponents out of shape, as well as keeping themselves in the game.
- As such, Worthing can always be dangerous, and have been in the last three, winning away to Gateshead, before hammering the Moors 5-0 in the most recent home matchup.
Southend United
- Southend United have scored an average of 2.57 goals per away game in the National League 2026/2027, already hitting 18 goals on the road.
- Southend United have won 4 and drawn 3 of their 7 National League 2026/2027 away matches, going unbeaten on the road.
- Kieron Dyer, who became manager on 1 July 2026, has given the team an edge to his side, who now hunt opponents down and hurt teams when they win the ball in transition.
- The Shrimpers' compact 4-2-3-1 setup, aggressive pressing triggers and verticality should give Worthing a real test of their build-up in this matchup.
Key Players
Razzaq Coleman De-Graft is the main spark for Worthing, with the attacking midfielder leading their scoring charts in the National League 2026/2027 with 5 goals in 11 appearances, while Leon Chambers-Parillon, Southend's main finisher, is a step ahead with 6 in the same number of outings.
Betting Insights
- Over 2.5 goals looks a decent price at 1.42, suggesting expectations of a high-scoring game.
- Both teams to score - Yes at 1.39 looks the best option to take in this encounter.
- Southend United to win at 2.27 is the best value in the outright market.
Prediction
- The style clash between Worthing FC and Southend United should produce a wide-open and high-scoring game, with goals likely at both ends.
- The visitors can punish teams, and should do so in this clash, although the hosts will get chances in an end-to-end battle.
- The likely result is an away win, but goals are also on the cards at Woodside Road.
