Southend
TamworthNational League | Tue 15 Sep, 19:45
Southend v Tamworth Stats
Data last updated: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 07:50 UK timeMatch Report
Fixture analysis
Southend hosts Tamworth in a National League clash where attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities set the stage for a high-scoring encounter. Southend, positioned 5th, have shown strong offensive form with 8 points from recent matches and an 80% rate of games exceeding 2.5 goals. Tamworth, struggling near the bottom at 22nd, concede heavily with an average of 2.8 goals against per game and have seen every recent fixture surpass 2.5 goals. Both sides' openness and goal-scoring tendencies suggest an open game with multiple scoring opportunities.
Over 3.5 Goals
- Southend have an 80% Over 2.5 Goals rate this season.
- Tamworth's matches have all gone Over 2.5 Goals recently.
- Both teams have 100% BTTS rates, indicating frequent goals at both ends.
- Tamworth concede an average of 2.8 goals per game, highlighting defensive frailty.
- Recent form shows Southend scoring 2 goals per game on average.
Why The Model Likes This Bet
Chance, price and football numbers
The model identifies Over 3.5 Goals as a strong value bet with a 58% chance against an implied market chance of 47.6%, reflecting a 10.4% . Both teams exhibit high scoring and conceding rates, with Tamworth's defensive struggles and Southend's attacking efficiency driving the expectation of a goal-rich match. The consistent Over 2.5 Goals trend in recent fixtures supports the likelihood of surpassing 3.5 goals. Data quality is solid, lending to this projection.
Verdict
BT4Y analyst view
Expect an open and attacking game with Southend's solid home form and Tamworth's defensive vulnerabilities likely to produce several goals. Southend's ability to score combined with Tamworth's leaky defense makes Over 3.5 Goals a compelling choice for this fixture.
A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.
Quote from Expert
BT4Y analyst view · Goal-scoring potential and defensive weaknesses
“Southend's attacking rhythm and Tamworth's defensive lapses create a fertile ground for goals, making Over 3.5 Goals a logical expectation in this matchup.”
Key Data Signals
Over 3.5 Goals evidence
Southend have an 80% Over 2.5 Goals rate this season.
Tamworth's matches have all gone Over 2.5 Goals recently.
Both teams have 100% BTTS rates, indicating frequent goals at both ends.
Tamworth concede an average of 2.8 goals per game, highlighting defensive frailty.
What To Watch In The Data
Over 3.5 Goals notes
- In the last four head-to-head meetings, the average goals scored is 2.25, slightly below the Over 3.5 threshold.
- However, recent form and league-wide Over 2.5 Goals rates for both teams suggest a rising tempo and attacking emphasis that could push this fixture above 3.5 goals, especially given Tamworth's defensive record.
Goals, BTTS and over/under
Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.
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Recent form
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Head-to-head
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Season team stats
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League standings snapshot
Current table context.
| Pos | Team | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Southend | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 | Tamworth | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -6 |
Key match trends
Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.
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