Southend vs Kidderminster Harriers preview and prediction
The match
Southend host Kidderminster Harriers in the National League on Friday 28 August, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Roots Hall. Southend are 3rd with 29 points from 16 games (in the top four), while Kidderminster Harriers sit 13th on 21 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Southend's last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat Solihull Moors 3–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Kidderminster Harriers's last 5: DWLWD Most recently they drew with Aldershot Town 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.1 for Southend and 0.6 for Kidderminster Harriers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 51%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Southend 2–0 Kidderminster Harriers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Southend70%fair 1.43 · @1.40
Draw22%fair 4.55 · @4.10
Kidderminster Harriers8%fair 12.07 · @6.60
2.68Expected goals
2.07Southend xG
0.62Kidderminster Harriers xG
51%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–015%
1–014%
3–010%
2–19%
1–19%
0–07%
From our goals model: Southend 2.1 – 0.6 Kidderminster Harriers 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✗
70%
1.43
1.40
Double chance
Southend or draw✗
92%
1.09
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
51%
1.98
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.91
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
69%
1.46
1.42
Half-time result
Southend ahead at half-time✓
50%
1.98
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Southend / FT Southend✗
47%
2.14
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.11
–
Form
Southend – last 6
WWWWDL
22 Aug
@ Solihull Moors
3–1
W
15 Aug
vs Scunthorpe
1–0
W
8 Aug
@ Altrincham
3–1
W
1 Aug
vs Aveley
4–0
W
25 Jul
vs Leyton Orient
1–1
D
22 Jul
vs Northampton
1–3
L
2.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Kidderminster Harriers – last 6
DWLWDW
22 Aug
vs Aldershot Town
1–1
D
15 Aug
vs Eastleigh
1–0
W
8 Aug
@ AFC Hornchurch
0–3
L
1 Aug
@ Stourbridge
5–0
W
28 Jul
vs Alvechurch
0–0
D
25 Jul
@ Stratford Town
5–0
W
2.0Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Southend and Kidderminster Harriers.
What is the prediction for Southend vs Kidderminster Harriers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Southend vs Kidderminster Harriers?
On our numbers Southend have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Kidderminster Harriers 8%.
How many goals will there be in Southend vs Kidderminster Harriers?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Southend vs Kidderminster Harriers?
Our predicted score is Southend 2–0 Kidderminster Harriers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Southend vs Kidderminster Harriers?
Southend vs Kidderminster Harriers (National League) kicks off on Friday 28 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Roots Hall.
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.
