Aldershot Town vs Southend United Prediction

This Wednesday’s National League action sees Southend United make the trip to face Aldershot Town at The EBB Stadium. This result could have serious implications as Southend are one place above their opponents due to goal difference so Aldershot will be desperate for a win.

Key Stats

• Aldershot have scored 10 goals in their last 5 games whereas Southend have scored 4 in their last 5
• Southend are unbeaten in their last 4 away matches
• Southend won 4-1 the last time these sides met

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Both these sides are neck and neck with each other sitting in 15th and 16th place respectively in the National League. Aldershot Narrowly missed out on one of the playoff places last season and so they will be desperate to try and regain confidence and achieve some momentum to get back to that stage again.

Aldershot’s James Henry has backed himself six goals so far this campaign. He could more than likely find himself on the score sheet again in his efforts to try and help his team win this match versus Southend.

Aldershot Town Preview

Predicted Line-Up: Marcus Dewhurst; Oliver Scott, Lachlan Byrd, Rollin Menayese, Aaron Jones (c); Cameron Hargreaves, Theo Widdrington, Ashley Akpan; Josh Barrett, James Henry, Hady Ghandour

Aldershot Town’s 2024/25 National League season has been slightly disappointing so far. The previous season had seen them just miss out on a playoff place but after 14 games, they find themselves in 16th place, just one place behind Southend but level on points. Four wins, five losses and five draws has them on 17 points.

The Shots have been very hit and miss this season. Their highest win so far came in the fourth match of the season when they beat Oldham 4-1 but they have been thrashed as well with their biggest defeat a 5-2 loss to Fylde just two games ago. There is one man they can rely on goals though and that is James Henry who has managed to score six times in the National League so far. Wingers Josh Barrett and Hady Ghandour have four and three goals respectively so it wouldn't be surprising if they had a say in this match as well with a goal contribution from themselves.

Southend United Preview

Predicted Line-Up: Collin Andeng-Ndi; Joe Gubbins, Adam Crowther, Harry Taylor; Nathan Ralph (c), Noor Husin, James Morton, Gus Scott-Morris; Aribim Pepple, Josh Walker, Oliver Coker

Southend United’s season has been very similar to Aldershot’s. Like their opponents, Southend have been around the playoff places for two seasons in a row now but missing out both times. 14 games into the season and they find themselves in 15th place with the exact same record as Aldershot but are a place ahead due to the fact they have a better goal difference. The difference being Southend having minus one and Aldershot having minus two.

The Shrimpers come into this match on a two game winning streak as well as a four unbeaten streak when it comes to playing away from home. There is a good chance that they can extend that streak to five games seeing as they are on the road in this one. They do have a trick up their sleeve though with goal scoring machine from right back Gus Scott-Morris who has managed to find the back of the net nine times in 13 appearances. It might not be likely that he scores again in this match versus Aldershot, but we can't count it out given the incredible form he has been in recently.

Head To Head Stats: Aldershot Town vs Southend United

There have been 12 matches where these two teams have faced each other throughout history.

Aldershot come into this match holding an advantage over Southend as they have come out victors on seven occasions, five more times than Southend’s two wins in this fixture. A draw has happened three times out of the 12 games, leaving Aldershot with a 58.3% win percentage.

The last five faceoffs have only been favoured in Aldershot’s side. Two wins and two draws for them. Southend did win convincingly the last time these two sides met and so they have a great chance this Wednesday to go back-to-back and add another win to their tally.

24th February 2024 – Southend United 4-1 Aldershot Town – National League

26th September 2023 – Aldershot Town 1-1 Southend United – National League

18th March 2023 – Southend United 1-2 Aldershot Town – National League

26th November 2022 – Aldershot Town 2-0 Southend United – National League

25th January 2022 – Aldershot Town 1-1 Southend United – National League

Betting Tips For Aldershot Town vs Southend United

Although Aldershot have won their last three games, Southend have won their last wo whilst also achieving clean sheets in both of them. The defence are playing well and we can see them holding out the whole game after making the most of the first half.

For that reason, our betting experts have gone with a Southend United To Win Both Halves as our best value tip for this game.

Odds of 27/4 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £77.50 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Aldershot Town vs Southend United

Aldershot Town 0-2 Southend United

Southend United have won their games through defensive fortitude. We can see them grabbing an early lead and holding onto that until they get an extra goal in the second half.