Our Southend vs Boreham Wood Prediction: 2-1
Southend vs Boreham Wood in the England National League is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 24, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Southend vs Boreham Wood prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Southend's Last Match – Brackley vs Southend
Southend will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 England National League victory over Brackley on February 21. In that match, Southend had 50% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brackley | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 43 |
 Southend | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 85 |
Boreham Wood's Last Match – Boreham Wood vs Forest Green
Boreham Wood should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England National League draw against Forest Green on February 21. In that match, Boreham Wood controlled 50% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boreham Wood | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 72 |
 Forest Green | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 61 |
Southend vs Boreham Wood Stats
Key Stats
| Southend | Boreham Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.48 | Attacking Strength | 1.75 |
| 0.53 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southend are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Boreham Wood average 2.0 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Southend 22-10
Boreham Wood 20-19
What are the odds for this match?
Southend to win: @2
Draw: @3.6
Boreham Wood to win: @3.2
Lineups
Southend: Gus Scott-Morriss, Charley Kendall, Joe Gubbins, Harry Boyes, Cavaghn Miley, Andy Dallas, Ben Goodliffe, Harry William Taylor, Sam Austin, Keenan Appiah-Forson, Owen Mason
Boreham Wood: Charlie O'Connell, Teddy Curd, Zak Brunt, Marley Marshall, Christopher Miles Bush, Oluwafemi Abayomi Alaba Ilesanmi, Cameron Coxe, Regan Booty, Lewis Richardson, Matt Rush, Abdul Abdulmalik