Southend vs Kidderminster Harriers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Southend welcome Kidderminster Harriers to Roots Hall for a National League fixture on Friday 28 August (19:45 WAT). In the table, Southend are 3rd, among the top four, on 29 points after 16 matches; Kidderminster Harriers are 13th (lower half) with 21.
Current form
Southend, last 5: WWWWD Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Solihull Moors, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Kidderminster Harriers, last 5: DWLWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Aldershot Town, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Southend 2.0 xG, Kidderminster Harriers 0.6 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 51%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Southend 69%, draw 22%, Kidderminster Harriers 9%.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Southend 2–0 Kidderminster Harriers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Southend69%fair 1.45 · @1.40
Draw22%fair 4.55 · @4.10
Kidderminster Harriers9%fair 11.24 · @6.60
2.68Expected goals
2.05Southend xG
0.63Kidderminster Harriers xG
51%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–014%
1–014%
3–010%
2–19%
1–19%
0–07%
From our goals model: Southend 2.0 – 0.6 Kidderminster Harriers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Southend to win✗
69%
1.45
1.40
Double chance
Southend or draw✗
91%
1.10
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
51%
1.97
1.80
Draw no bet
Southend (draw no bet)✗
89%
1.13
–
Asian handicap
Southend -1 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.65
–
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
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.16
–
First team to score
Southend to score first✓
71%
1.41
–
Half-time result
Southend ahead at half-time✓
50%
2.00
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Southend / FT Southend✗
46%
2.17
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.99
–
Recent results
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 69% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Kidderminster Harriers 9%.
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.
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.
