Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSouthend to win ✗61% · @1.67
Double chanceEither team to win ✗82% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓85% · fair 1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.25
Southend vs FC Halifax Town preview and prediction
The match
Southend host FC Halifax Town in the National League on Saturday 24 October, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Roots Hall. Southend are 3rd with 29 points from 16 games (in the top four), while FC Halifax Town sit 10th on 24 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Southend's last 5: LWWDL Most recently they lost to Berkhamsted 1–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
FC Halifax Town's last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat South Shields 3–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 2.2 for Southend and 1.2 for FC Halifax Town. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score in 66% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Southend 61%, draw 18%, FC Halifax Town 21%.
Both teams to score: yes (66%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 66% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Southend 2–1 FC Halifax Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Southend61%fair 1.64 · @1.67
Draw18%fair 5.49 · @3.90
FC Halifax Town21%fair 4.84 · @4.20
3.35Expected goals
2.18Southend xG
1.17FC Halifax Town xG
66%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–19%
2–08%
1–08%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Southend 2.2 – 1.2 FC Halifax Town 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✗
61%
1.64
1.67
Double chance
Either team to win✗
82%
1.22
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.53
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
65%
1.54
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.76
–
Half-time result
Southend ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.22
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Southend / FT Southend✗
39%
2.58
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.25
–
Form
Southend – last 6
LWWDLW
17 Oct
vs Berkhamsted
1–2
L
10 Oct
@ Boston United
2–1
W
3 Oct
vs AFC Fylde
3–1
W
30 Sep
@ Eastleigh
1–1
D
26 Sep
vs Barrow
2–4
L
19 Sep
@ Gateshead
6–1
W
2.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
FC Halifax Town – last 6
WWWWDL
17 Oct
vs South Shields
3–2
W
13 Oct
vs Stoke City U21
4–2
W
10 Oct
vs Gateshead
4–1
W
3 Oct
@ Solihull Moors
2–0
W
29 Sep
vs Boston United
1–1
D
26 Sep
@ Worthing
1–2
L
2.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Southend and FC Halifax Town.
What is the prediction for Southend vs FC Halifax Town?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Southend vs FC Halifax Town?
On our numbers Southend have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 18% and FC Halifax Town 21%.
How many goals will there be in Southend vs FC Halifax Town?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Southend vs FC Halifax Town?
Our predicted score is Southend 2–1 FC Halifax Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Southend vs FC Halifax Town?
Southend vs FC Halifax Town (National League) kicks off on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:00 (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.
