Southend United vs Yeovil Town Match Analysis and Prediction

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Yeovil Town will be making a trip to the Roots Hall to face Southend United, with the hosts looking to continue their revival in form in the National League.

Southend have picked up some vital results in their last few matches as they aim to avoid another relegation, while the visitors will hope to return to winning ways after three consecutive defeats.

The Shrimpers climbed above Maidenhead United into 19th, leaving a different outlook heading into Tuesday’s encounter with Yeovil, as they could be returning to Roots Hall inside the relegation zone had things played out differently.

Kevin Maher’s methods seem to be taking shape and effect within the squad, after having lost five of his first six games since taking over in October, with the club legend continueing to turn things around following the disastrous start to the National League campaign.

As for Yeovil, they return to National League action following their impressive efforts against Bournemouth in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

They had limited the Championship outfit to few chances throughout the encounter, but the tactical finishing of Emiliano Marcondes proved to be the difference, as he scored a hat-trick.

Joe Quigley had scored three minutes into the second half to bring back the Glovers into the cup tie at 2-1, but eventually Yeovil ran out of gas and could not cause an upset.

Before that run of defeats, Yeovil had previously gone 11 games unbeaten across all fixture, with nine wins during that time as well.

Darren Sarll will be hoping his side can find back that kind of form soom if they are to reignite their small hopes, with three points against their opponents on Tuesday potentially lifting Yeovil into 11th and to within four points of the top seven depending on other results in the same evening.

Southend United vs Yeovil Town head to head

Southend have previously met with Yeovil on 14 occasions in all competitions, where the visitors are leading with 8 victories while Southend have won 4, and they have drawn in 2. Yeovil have scored 17 goals and conceded 13. Yeovil won 1-0 at home in their last encounter in the FA Cup.

Southend United 0-1 Yeovil Town 24/01/09

Yeovil Town 1-0 Southend United 14/11/09

Southend United 0-0 Yeovil Town 03/04/10

Southend United 0-1 Yeovil Town 06/08/13

Yeovil Town 1-0 Southend United 04/11/17

Southend United latest home form

Southend have recently been on a relatively good form at home, as they have lost just one of their last five matches. They won their last home game 2-1 against Dorking Wanderers on December 18 in the FA Trophy. Their last league game ended in a 1-1 draw with Maidenhead United.

Southend United 4-1 Chertsey Town 16/10/21

Southend United 4-1 Dover Athletic 02/11/21

Southend United 0-2 Woking 13/11/21

Southend United 1-1 Maidenhead United 07/12/21

Southend United 2-1 Dorking Wanderers 18/12/21

Southend United latest away form

Southend have recently been on a good form on the road, as they have lost just two of their last five away matches, and they have not lost in their last two. They have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five, scoring 5 goals and conceding 7.

Grimsby Town 1-0 Southend United 19/11/21

Altrincham 1-2 Southend United 27/11/21

Notts County 4-1 Southend United 11/12/21

Bromley 1-1 Southend United 26/12/21

Weymouth 0-1 Southend United 08/01/22

Yeovil Town latest home form

Yeovil have been on a good run of form at home, but have recently failed to keep up with positive performance. They lost their last two matches 2-1 to Torquay United in the league and 3-1 to AFC Bournemouth in the FA Cup competition, off the back of three consecutive wins.

Yeovil Town 1-0 Stevenage 04/12/21

Yeovil Town 1-0 Barnet 11/12/21

Yeovil Town 3-1 Woking 18/12/21

Yeovil Town 1-2 Torquay United 02/01/22

Yeovil Town 1-3 AFC Bournemouth 08/01/22

Yeovil Town latest away form

Yeovil lost their last away game 3-0 to Torquay United on December 26. However, they have been on a good run of form on the road, as they have not lost in six games prior to that. In their last five away matches, they have won four and lost just one.

Larkhall Athletic 0-2 Yeovil Town 10/11/21

Dagenham & Redbridge 0-1 Yeovil Town 20/11/21

Bromley 1-2 Yeovil Town 23/11/21

Wrexham 0-2 Yeovil Town 30/11/21

Torquay United 3-0 Yeovil Town 26/12/21

Southend United news

While new signing Harrison Neal played the full game on his debut, Ollie Kensdale will be hoping to make his debut for Southend on Tuesday.

Nathan Ferguson made a late appearance from the bench after his return from COVID-19 isolation, while Simeon Akinola and Jack Bridge remain sidelined with their respective injuries.

Yeovil Town news

Yeovil’s first-choice goalkeeper Grant Smith will return following his two-match ban, with Dillon Barnes dropping to the bench.

Matt Worthington and Morgan Williams passed late fitness tests to start against Bournemouth, following their injuries sustained against Torquay United, while Sarll will be hoping for the return of several players from COVID-19 isolation.

Prediction and Odds

Yeovil head into this contest off the back off three defeats, and will be looking to correct that with a victory on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Southend will be looking to improve their league standings, which could lead to the game being a tight one, and we see the game ending in a draw.

Odds: 1 2.55 X 3.05 2 2.35