Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · fair 1.89
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · @1.44
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.88
Southend vs Berkhamsted: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Berkhamsted travel to face Southend on Saturday 17 October in the FA Cup – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT.
Current form
Southend, last 5: WWDLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Boston United, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.8 a game lately.
Berkhamsted, last 5: WWLWL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Yate Town, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Southend 2.6 xG, Berkhamsted 1.0 xG – a total near 3.7. That is an open game on paper: 68% for three or more goals, 53% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Southend 71%, draw 17%, Berkhamsted 12%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Southend to win (71%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Southend 2–1 Berkhamsted. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Southend71%fair 1.42 · @1.28
Draw17%fair 5.85 · @5.20
Berkhamsted12%fair 8.09 · @7.00
3.66Expected goals
2.62Southend xG
1.04Berkhamsted xG
53%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
2–09%
3–18%
3–08%
1–17%
1–07%
From our goals model: Southend 2.6 – 1.0 Berkhamsted 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✗
71%
1.42
1.28
Double chance
Southend or draw✗
88%
1.14
1.06
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
53%
1.89
–
Draw no bet
Southend (draw no bet)✗
85%
1.18
–
Asian handicap
Southend -1 (Asian handicap)✗
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.44
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
50%
1.99
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
69%
1.44
–
First team to score
Southend to score first
70%
1.44
–
Half-time result
Southend ahead at half-time✗
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Southend / FT Southend✗
48%
2.07
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.88
–
Recent results
Southend – last 6
WWDLWW
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
15 Sep
vs Tamworth
3–1
W
2.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Berkhamsted – last 6
WWLWLW
10 Oct
@ Yate Town
3–0
W
3 Oct
@ Redditch United
2–0
W
29 Sep
@ Sholing
0–2
L
26 Sep
vs Chatham Town
3–1
W
22 Sep
vs Hanworth Villa
1–2
L
19 Sep
vs Hendon
4–1
W
2.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Southend and Berkhamsted.
What is the prediction for Southend vs Berkhamsted?
Our pick is Southend to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Southend vs Berkhamsted?
On our numbers Southend have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Berkhamsted 12%.
How many goals will there be in Southend vs Berkhamsted?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Southend vs Berkhamsted?
Our predicted score is Southend 2–1 Berkhamsted, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Southend vs Berkhamsted?
Southend vs Berkhamsted (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
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.