Southend vs Scunthorpe: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Scunthorpe travel to face Southend on Saturday 15 August in the National League, with Roots Hall the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, Southend are 3rd, among the top four, on 29 points after 16 matches; Scunthorpe are 23rd (in the drop zone) with 10. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Southend, last 5: WWDLD Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Altrincham, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Scunthorpe, last 5: DDWLD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Yeovil Town, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (28 Apr 2026) it ended Scunthorpe 1–0 Southend.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Southend 1.9 xG, Scunthorpe 1.0 xG – a total near 2.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 55% and GG at 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Southend 59%, draw 22%, Scunthorpe 19%.
Lower-risk option: Southend or draw (81%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Southend 1–1 Scunthorpe. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Southend59%fair 1.70 · @1.73
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.60
Scunthorpe19%fair 5.32 · @4.10
2.93Expected goals
1.93Southend xG
1.00Scunthorpe xG
59%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
1–010%
2–110%
2–010%
3–16%
3–06%
From our goals model: Southend 1.9 – 1.0 Scunthorpe expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Southend vs Scunthorpe?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Southend vs Scunthorpe?
On our numbers Southend have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Scunthorpe 19%.
How many goals will there be in Southend vs Scunthorpe?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Southend vs Scunthorpe?
Our predicted score is Southend 1–1 Scunthorpe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Southend vs Scunthorpe?
Southend vs Scunthorpe (National League) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Roots Hall.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
