Both teams to score at Southend vs Grimsby 4/5 for Friday’s National League matchup

Competition: National League

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 4/5 @ 888sport

Two sides who should find the moods in their camp at a real high, Southend will host Grimsby on Friday night when this weekend’s National League fixtures open up.

Starting with the hosts, while Southend might have opened the 2021/22 campaign in the midst of a public struggle, the Blues have suddenly found a remarkable purple patch. In their 27 National League matchups so far this season, they have recorded 11 wins, five draws and 11 defeats, scoring 30 and conceding 37 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 38, they open this weekend’s fixtures sat 12th in the table and holding a one-point buffer from dropping out of the top-half. As for their recent run of results, last seen picking up a 3-2 win away at Woking, Southend have won each of their last four National League matchups on the spin. Likewise, losing just one of their last 11 contests across all formats, it should be noted that Southend have seen five of their last six home fixtures finish with both teams finding the net.

As for the visitors, putting in another impressive display last time out, Grimsby have their sights set on securing a play-off spot this year. In their 28 National League matchups so far this season, they have recorded 14 wins, four draws and 10 defeats, scoring 42 and conceding 29 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 46, they open this weekend’s fixtures sat eighth in the standings and with just their goal difference keeping them outside the top-six. As for their recent run of results, last seen picking up a 3-1 win against Aldershot on home soil, Grimsby have collected 10 points from their last four National League outings. It should also be highlighted, with three of those four outings finishing with both teams finding the net, we’re backing a similar outcome here.

Bet: Both teams to score at Southend vs Grimsby 4/5 for Friday’s National League matchup @ 888sport