Good pick · fair odds 1.59 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSouthend to win ✓63% · @1.57
Double chanceSouthend or draw ✓84% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗11% · fair 9.42
Southend vs Yeovil Town preview and prediction
The match
Yeovil Town travel to Roots Hall in the National League on Saturday 5 September (12:30 WAT) to face Southend. Southend are 3rd with 29 points from 16 games (in the top four), while Yeovil Town sit 5th on 28 points (in the top half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Southend's last 5: DLWWW Most recently they drew with Woking 1–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Yeovil Town's last 5: WWWDD Most recently they beat Tamworth 3–2 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 31 March 2026, finished Southend 2–1 Yeovil Town.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.1 for Southend and 0.9 for Yeovil Town. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 58% and both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Southend 63%, draw 21%, Yeovil Town 16%.
Safer route: Southend or draw (84%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Southend to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Southend 2–0 Yeovil Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Southend63%fair 1.59 · @1.57
Draw21%fair 4.65 · @3.80
Yeovil Town16%fair 6.42 · @5.00
3.00Expected goals
2.07Southend xG
0.93Yeovil Town xG
59%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
1–010%
2–110%
1–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Southend 2.1 – 0.9 Yeovil Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Southend vs Yeovil Town?
Our pick is Southend to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Southend vs Yeovil Town?
On our numbers Southend have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Yeovil Town 16%.
How many goals will there be in Southend vs Yeovil Town?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Southend vs Yeovil Town?
Our predicted score is Southend 2–0 Yeovil Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Southend vs Yeovil Town?
Southend vs Yeovil Town (National League) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 12:30 (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.