Scunthorpe United and Southend United face each other on Saturday 02.07.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a National League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Scunthorpe United's home ground, the Glanford Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Scunthorpe United and Southend United, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Scunthorpe United vs Southend United
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Scunthorpe United preview
Scunthorpe United heads into the match with the following record in the National League: in 27 matches, The Iron secured 16 victories, 8 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.07 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Scunthorpe United's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Scunthorpe United has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 55 goals, of which 51 were scored in the National League, resulting in an average of 1.89 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Danny Whitehall, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Callum Roberts has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Scunthorpe United has conceded 31 goals in the National League (an average of 1.15 per game) and 34 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.17 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Southend United preview
Southend United comes into the game with 27 matches played so far in the National League. They have secured 13 victories, 7 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.7 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses.
Southend United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 48 goals during this period. Of that total, 44 were netted in the National League, with an average of 1.63 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.66.
Southend United's offensive system is led by Andrew Dallas, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Gus Scott-Morriss. The defender has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 0.93 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 29 matches, averaging 0.93 per match.
Head to head: Scunthorpe United vs Southend United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Scunthorpe United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W W |
2.07 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.31 |
| Away | W D W W L |
1.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 59% | 69% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.04 | 2.85 | 3.21 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 2 | 1.79 |
| Conceded | 1.15 | 0.85 | 1.43 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 69% | 86% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 23% | 7% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 8% | 7% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 54% | 79% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.89 | 1.59 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.32 | 1.57 |
Southend United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W D W |
1.7 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2 |
| Away | L D D W L |
1.47 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 58% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.33 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 1.75 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 0.93 | 0.58 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 58% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 17% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.81 | 2.13 | 1.57 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.13 | 1.37 |
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