Altrincham host Southend in the National League on Saturday 8 August, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Moss Lane. Altrincham are 7th with 28 points from 16 games (in the top half), while Southend sit 3rd on 29 points (in the top four). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Altrincham's last 5: WLDDL Most recently they beat Manchester United U21 1–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Southend's last 5: WDLDL Most recently they beat Aveley 4–0 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 0.9 for Altrincham and 1.9 for Southend. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 60%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Altrincham 0–2 Southend. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Altrincham17%fair 5.99 · @4.33
Draw24%fair 4.12 · @3.70
Southend59%fair 1.69 · @1.68
2.87Expected goals
0.94Altrincham xG
1.92Southend xG
60%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–111%
0–211%
1–110%
1–210%
0–37%
1–36%
From our goals model: Altrincham 0.9 – 1.9 Southend expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Southend to win✓
59%
1.69
1.68
Double chance
Southend or draw✓
83%
1.20
1.14
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.66
1.65
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
67%
1.50
1.42
Half-time result
Southend ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Southend / FT Southend✗
38%
2.62
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
11%
9.15
–
Form
Altrincham – last 6
WLDDLL
31 Jul
vs Manchester United U21
1–0
W
25 Jul
vs Macclesfield
2–5
L
21 Jul
@ Chorley
0–0
D
11 Jul
@ Colwyn Bay
2–2
D
6 Apr
@ York
1–2
L
3 Apr
vs FC Halifax Town
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Southend – last 6
WDLDLL
1 Aug
vs Aveley
4–0
W
25 Jul
vs Leyton Orient
1–1
D
22 Jul
vs Northampton
1–3
L
18 Jul
vs West Ham
1–1
D
14 Jul
vs Cambridge United
1–2
L
28 Apr
@ Scunthorpe
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Altrincham and Southend.
What is the prediction for Altrincham vs Southend?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Altrincham vs Southend?
On our numbers Altrincham have a 17% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Southend 59%.
How many goals will there be in Altrincham vs Southend?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Altrincham vs Southend?
Our predicted score is Altrincham 0–2 Southend, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Altrincham vs Southend?
Altrincham vs Southend (National League) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Moss Lane.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
