Southend United vs West Ham Prediction & Betting Tips - Clubs Friendlies
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Football Predictions
Former West Ham player Kieron Dyer will start his managerial career with Southend with a friendly against his former team on Saturday. This friendly match at Roots Hall between the Shrimpers and the Hammers is early in the season for both teams and likely to be a stalemate, which is the crux of our prediction.
Southend won the FA Trophy last year, their first trophy in the club’s history, but have given the coaching reins to Dyer. West Ham finished 18th in the Premier League and were relegated to the Championship for the first time in 15 years.
A 2-1 friendly win over Cambridge started Southend’s season, but this will be the first test for Dyer’s managerial credentials. The Shrimpers finished last season on a high with a win in the FA Trophy final, which came via penalties.
Their record over 90 minutes doesn’t inspire confidence, though, as Southend have just two wins in regulation time from their last five games, including the latest friendly.
West Ham finished last season with a 3-0 win over Leeds, but three defeats in a row before that, plus the relegation, cloud their overall form. The Hammers will be looking to get back to the Premier League at the first time of asking, and three defeats in their last four trips (D1) is a statistic to improve.
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Southend United v West Ham Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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7.05 | 5.69 | 1.33 |
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7.15 | 5.9 | 1.32 |
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7.15 | 5.9 | 1.32 |
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11.9 | 1.48 | 3.23 |
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6.5 | 5.25 | 1.3 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Southend United and West Ham?
Our prediction for the Southend United vs West Ham match is: draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 18/07/2026 between Southend United and West Ham in Clubs Friendlies :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 45.31% for a win of Southend United against West Ham with odds of 11.9 at 22bet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Southend United vs West Ham is 25.85% with odds of 5.9 at Melbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 28.84% chance ⭐ for a win of West Ham vs Southend United with odds of 3.23 at 22bet.
Southend United - West Ham Prediction and Best Odds:
| Southend United West Ham Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Southend United wins | 45.31% | 11.9 at 22bet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 55.14% | 4.4 at Roobet |
| Both Team To Score | 50% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Southend United/Southend United | 21.36% | 13 at Betsson |
Southend United vs West Ham Form
Southend United and West Ham Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 May 2026 - FA Trophy
28 Apr 2026 - National League
25 Apr 2026 - National League
21 Apr 2026 - National League
18 Apr 2026 - National League
14 Apr 2026 - National League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 May 2026 - FA Trophy
25 Apr 2026 - National League
11 Apr 2026 - National League
3 Apr 2026 - National League
31 Mar 2026 - National League
25 Mar 2026 - National League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Apr 2026 - National League
21 Apr 2026 - National League
18 Apr 2026 - National League
14 Apr 2026 - National League
6 Apr 2026 - National League
28 Mar 2026 - FA Trophy
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 May 2026 - Premier League
17 May 2026 - Premier League
10 May 2026 - Premier League
2 May 2026 - Premier League
25 Apr 2026 - Premier League
20 Apr 2026 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 May 2026 - Premier League
10 May 2026 - Premier League
25 Apr 2026 - Premier League
10 Apr 2026 - Premier League
5 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
14 Mar 2026 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 May 2026 - Premier League
2 May 2026 - Premier League
20 Apr 2026 - Premier League
22 Mar 2026 - Premier League
4 Mar 2026 - Premier League
28 Feb 2026 - Premier League
Players list
J. Duncan
DefenderD. Oldaker
H. Taylor
V. Daley-Campbell
D. Cox
MidfielderR. Colclough
O. Coker
L. Twamley
L. Chambers-Parillon
K. McAdam
ForwardH. Cardwell
M. Hermansen
DefenderK. Walker-Peters
K. Mavropanos
M. Kilman
MidfielderO. Scarles
A. Engels
M. Kante
D. Mukasa
ForwardJ. Bowen
E. Austbo
Pablo
Substitutes
J. Sims
DefenderJ. Popoola
R. Oyebade
MidfielderS. Austin
A. Hartigan
P. Omochere
ForwardZ. Massiah-Edwards
F. Herrick
DefenderJ. Veltman
A. Boiro
Morato
MidfielderM. Solomon
K. Lamadrid
L. Orford
ForwardJ. Ajala
J. Piroe
Missing players
T. Soucek
Southend United - West Ham Key Points
- Southend started their season with a 2-1 win in a friendly against Cambridge United.
- Southend lost just two of their last 13 matches within 90 minutes going into last campaign.
- This is West Ham’s first friendly of the season.
- West Ham avoided defeat in five of their last eight matches.
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Our Southend United vs West Ham Prediction
It was a disappointing 2025-26 season for both Southend and West Ham, albeit for contrasting reasons. Southend couldn’t achieve promotion after losing out in the National League play-off quarter-finals. West Ham were relegated to the EFL Championship for the first time since the 2010-11 campaign after finishing 18th in the Premier League. Both sides will look for a reset, but can they start on a high?
The last three matches between these sides were played between 2004 and 2015, but an early encounter could test both teams. Our Southend United vs West Ham prediction is draw.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Southend United West Ham
| Southend United vs West Ham | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Southend United wins | 8.85 | 11.9 | +34.5% |
| Draw | 5.9 | 5.9 | 0% |
| West Ham wins | 1.24 | 3.23 | +160.5% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Southend United is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 34.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 11.3% and is now 8.4% (-2.9%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
