Our Hartlepool vs Southend Prediction: 0-1
Hartlepool vs Southend in the England National League is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 21, 2026. We predict a narrow 0-1 victory for Southend, as their solid defense and clinical finishing could be enough to edge past Hartlepool.
This Hartlepool vs Southend 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
Hartlepool's Last Match – Boreham Wood vs Hartlepool
Hartlepool will be looking to bounce back after a 0-3 England National League defeat against Boreham Wood on April 11. In that match, Hartlepool saw 50% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boreham Wood | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 112 |
 Hartlepool | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 51 |
Southend's Last Match – Aldershot vs Southend
Southend will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 England National League triumph against Aldershot on April 14. In that match, Southend recorded 49% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aldershot | 51% | 0 (2) | - | 46 |
 Southend | 49% | 0 (3) | - | 61 |
Hartlepool vs Southend Stats
Key Stats
| Hartlepool | Southend | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.49 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hartlepool are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Southend average 1.9 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.