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National League | Sat 26 Sep, 15:00

Southend v Barrow Stats

Data last updated: Fri 25 Sep 2026, 08:28 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Southend, currently second in the National League, hosts Barrow who sit 17th, in a fixture where Southend's strong home form and attacking edge set the tone. Southend has accumulated 20 points with a potent offense, while Barrow has struggled to find consistency, earning 9 points. Southend's recent matches show a high goal involvement and a tendency to both score and concede, indicating open play. Barrow's more cautious approach and lower scoring rate suggest they may struggle to contain Southend's offensive pressure in this crucial league encounter.

BT4Y best bet

Southend to Win

  • Southend ranks 2nd with 20 points, showing strong league form.
  • Barrow is 17th with 9 points, reflecting inconsistent results.
  • Southend averages 3 goals scored and concedes 1.4 per recent matches.
  • Southend's BTTS rate is 100%, indicating both teams often score in their games.
  • Southend's Over 2.5 Goals rate is 80%, suggesting high-scoring matches.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Southend to win with a 64.7% chance, reflecting their superior league position and recent attacking output. Southend's high BTTS and Over 2.5 Goals rates indicate open games that suit their offensive style. Barrow's lower scoring and defensive solidity are less pronounced, making Southend's home advantage and goal threat decisive. The at 1.65 offer a small positive , supporting a standard stake on Southend to secure victory. No data limitations affect in this pick.

Model Win Probability64.7%
Strong positive
Southend Offensive Form3 goals per recent matches
Strong positive
Barrow Defensive Record0.8 goals conceded per match
Neutral
Value Edge4.1% positive
Positive
Data QualityGood data coverage for both teams
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Southend's superior league standing and attacking momentum make them the clear favorite to win this fixture. Their ability to consistently score and create chances contrasts with Barrow's struggles to maintain defensive solidity. This combination of form and tactical edge underpins the in Southend securing victory at home.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome

“Southend's attacking prowess and home advantage create a strong tactical and statistical case for their victory. Barrow's defensive vulnerabilities and lower scoring output further tilt the balance in Southend's favor.”

Key Data Signals

Southend to Win evidence

Southend ranks 2nd with 20 points, showing strong league form.

Barrow is 17th with 9 points, reflecting inconsistent results.

Southend averages 3 goals scored and concedes 1.4 per recent matches.

Southend's BTTS rate is 100%, indicating both teams often score in their games.

What To Watch In The Data

Southend to Win notes

  • Over the last two meetings, the average goals per game is 2, indicating moderate scoring.
  • Southend's recent high Over 2.5 Goals rate of 80% suggests this fixture could see more goals than the historical average, driven by Southend's attacking tempo and Barrow's defensive vulnerabilities.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Southend3
Avg goals scored
Barrow1.4
Southend1.4
Avg goals conceded
Barrow0.8
Southend100%
BTTS rate
Barrow40%
Southend80%
Over 2.5 goals
Barrow40%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 75% vs implied 60% · edge +15 pts
1.67
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.18
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 46%
2.25
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 58%
1.62
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 40%
2.5
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 28%
2.1
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Southend's matches show a 100% BTTS rate and an 80% Over 2.5 Goals rate, indicating open, high-scoring games. Barrow's lower BTTS and Over 2.5 rates suggest a more cautious approach, but Southend's attacking style likely drives the goal action in this fixture.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickSouthend to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 65% vs implied 61% · edge +4.1 pts
1.65
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 75%
1.67
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Southend Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.4
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 58%
1.62
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The current of 1.65 for Southend to win reflect a slight undervaluation compared to the model's 64.7% win probability, offering a modest value opportunity. This price sensitivity suggests a standard stake is appropriate, with potential for better value if drift higher before kickoff.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Southend

WWDWD
Last 53W 2D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 106W 2D 1L
19 Sep 2026A Gateshead6-1
15 Sep 2026H Tamworth3-1
12 Sep 2026A Carlisle2-2
05 Sep 2026H Yeovil Town3-2
31 Aug 2026A Woking1-1

Barrow

WLDWD
Last 52W 2D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 3D 4L
19 Sep 2026H Aldershot Town1-0
15 Sep 2026A Solihull Moors0-1
12 Sep 2026A Worthing2-2
05 Sep 2026H Sutton Utd3-0
31 Aug 2026A Kidderminster Harriers1-1
Market aligned with main pickSouthend to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 65% vs implied 61% · edge +4.1 pts
1.65
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Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 86%
1.18
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Southend Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.4
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Southend's recent form, with 11 points and 3 goals scored in their last matches, contrasts with Barrow's 8 points and 1.4 goals scored, highlighting Southend's stronger momentum and offensive efficiency. This form disparity supports in a Southend win.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

2Southend wins
0Draws
0Barrow wins
01 May 2021Barrow v Southend1-2
09 Jan 2021Southend v Barrow1-0
Market aligned with main pickSouthend to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 65% vs implied 61% · edge +4.1 pts
1.65
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 75%
1.67
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 58%
1.62
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The head-to-head sample is limited to two matches with an average of 2 goals per game, providing a small background context. While these meetings suggest moderate scoring, Southend's current form and attacking output are stronger indicators for this match's outcome.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

National League

Southend9
Played
Barrow9
Southend2.6
Avg goals for
Barrow1.2
Southend1.3
Avg goals against
Barrow1.3
Southend1
Clean sheets
Barrow2
Market aligned with main pickSouthend to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 65% vs implied 61% · edge +4.1 pts
1.65
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Southend Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.4
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Southend's season stats reveal a potent attack averaging 3 goals per recent matches and a defense conceding 1.4 goals, indicating a willingness to play open football. Barrow's lower scoring and better defensive numbers suggest a more conservative style, favoring Southend's offensive control.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
2Southend20962111
17Barrow99234-1
Southend's 2nd place standing with 20 points reflects consistent high-level performance and league pressure to maintain promotion contention. Barrow's 17th place and 9 points show they are under less pressure but also less capable of matching Southend's quality, reinforcing the home side's advantage.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

80%Southend Over 2.5
40%Barrow Over 2.5
2H2H avg goals
Over the last two meetings, the average goals per game is 2, indicating moderate scoring. Southend's recent high Over 2.5 Goals rate of 80% suggests this fixture could see more goals than the historical average, driven by Southend's attacking tempo and Barrow's defensive vulnerabilities.

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