Southend v Eastleigh

Southend vs Eastleigh Preview

Southend United grabbed a point in a 1-1 draw away from home at Oldham Athletic on the weekend which became The Shrimpers' second draw on the trot, while Eastleigh secured all three points by virtue of a 1-0 home win against Tamworth which has helped contribute to Eastleigh's early second place position in the National League table prior to these midweek fixtures.

Southend United have produced a slow and indifferent start to this new National League season as the hosts have registered just the single win from their opening six league matches of the campaign which came in the form of a solid 2-0 home win against Boston United.

Tuesday night's hosts have suffered just the one defeat though as well, which saw them slip to a 2-1 defeat away from home at Barnet but otherwise, Southend United have been fairly solid as they have picked up points in four draws to date this term.

Points picked up in stalemates with York City, Hartlepool United, Dagenham & Redbridge and Oldham Athletic should give Southend United a reasonable chance of getting something from this upcoming fixture, while the bigger picture shows that the hosts have lost just twice in their last 22 games overall in the National League.

Eastleigh continued their promising start to this new National League campaign by picking up all three points on the weekend by way of a 1-0 home win against Tamworth as The Spitfires bounced back from their previous 2-1 loss on the road at league leaders Gateshead.

The recent victory over Tamworth became a fifth win in their opening seven games of the season for Eastleigh who had previously accounted for the likes of Maidenhead United, AFC Fylde, Solihull Moors and Altrincham respectively, so the visitors will also be upbeat about their chances for this Tuesday night clash at Roots Hall.

The bigger picture shows Eastleigh are bringing an encouraging sequence of results into this midweek trip to face Southend United as the Hampshire outfit have been handed just three defeats within their last 14 league matches in the non-league top flight, collecting nine wins in the process.

Eastleigh have also picked up six wins from their last seven outings on the road in the National League and it is also interesting to note that six of The Spitfires' last seven away games in the league have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals being scored as well.

Southend United v Eastleigh Verdict

Midweek fixtures in the National League often produce some unexpected results and having won the last two meetings on the trot against Eastleigh, it's Tuesday night's hosts, Southend United, who perhaps look the more likely to capture the all-important three points here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Southend United win @ 1.70

Other side bets worth considering:

Under 2.5 goals @ 2.00

Correct Score: Southend Utd win & Under 2.5 goals @ 4.00