National League Predictions 2026/27: The Shrimpers Back On Track & Wednesday’s Best Bets In Fifth Tier

Tony Incenzo looks ahead to Wednesday’s action in the National League, with predictions and best betting tips for the key matches.

A sizeable gap has opened up at the top but these are still early days so there is everything to play for. Accordingly, football betting odds are fluctuating all the time.

Here is my analysis of the upcoming fixtures I am looking forward to most alongside considered score predictions to assist your betting plans…

Eastleigh v Southend United Prediction

• Kick-off: 7.45pm

Eastleigh preview – Floundering in mid-table after one maximum pointer spanning six matches culminating in a disappointing 4-1 defeat at Harrogate Town. However, the Spitfires remain unbeaten on home soil racking up three wins and two draws.

Southend United preview – I was surprised by Saturday’s unexpected 4-2 home setback at the hands of lowly Barrow. It shattered Southend’s sequence of five unconquered games. Even so, they haven’t lost on their travels this season during five road trips.

Score prediction: Southend recover 2-0.

Wednesday’s other Enterprise National League score prediction:

• Tamworth v Sutton United: 0-0

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*