Southend 62%Draw 22%Yeovil Town 16%Expected goals 2.05 – 0.95
62%
Betarazi pick
Southend to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultSouthend to win ✓62% · @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 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.07
Southend vs Yeovil Town: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
12:30 WAT, Saturday 5 September: Southend v Yeovil Town in the National League, played at Roots Hall. In the table, Southend are 3rd, among the top four, on 29 points after 16 matches; Yeovil Town are 5th (upper half) with 28. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Southend, last 5: DLWWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Woking, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Yeovil Town, last 5: WWWDD Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Tamworth, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (31 Mar 2026) it ended Southend 2–1 Yeovil Town.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Southend 2.1 xG, Yeovil Town 0.9 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Southend 62%, draw 22%, Yeovil Town 16%.
Lower-risk option: Southend or draw (84%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Southend to win (62%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: Southend 2–0 Yeovil Town. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Southend62%fair 1.60 · @1.57
Draw22%fair 4.59 · @3.80
Yeovil Town16%fair 6.30 · @5.00
3.00Expected goals
2.05Southend xG
0.95Yeovil Town xG
59%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Southend vs Yeovil Town?
On our numbers Southend have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 22% 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.
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.
