Woking welcome Southend United to Kingfield Stadium on Monday afternoon for this National League clash between two sides at opposite ends of the table.
The hosts haven't started the season well, winning only one of their first four National League matches to sit in the relegation zone with three points.
Southend, on the other hand, are riding high in third place as they seek a return to the Football League after five years away.
Three wins from four league games is a solid start to the campaign, although the Shrimpers did lose their last match to Kidderminster Harriers, 3-1 at home.
Woking v Southend United Tips Summary
Best Bet - Both teams to score @ 7/10
Alternative Bet - Oliver Coker to score @ 11/5
Bet Builder - Southend United to win, Over 2 goals & Josh Popoola to score @ 5/1
Woking v Southend Prediction
Best Bet: Both teams to score @ 7/10
The recent history between these two clubs suggests goals could be on the cards here at Kingfield Stadium on Monday.
Indeed, the last three meetings between the two have featured both teams scoring, with all three games ending as draws.
So far this season, both teams have scored in just one of Woking's four National League matches, but goals have been plentiful in Southend's games, with three of their four finishing 3-1.
Last season, 24 of United's 46 National League games finished with both teams scoring, while both teams scored in the same amount of Woking's league games last term.
Given the fact Woking have conceded eight goals already, Southend should score at least once, if not more.
However, the Cardinals have scored in three successive matches against these opponents, and did bang in three in their last home game against eighth-placed Fylde.
Back on home territory they will be expecting to at least trouble the scoreboard.
Alternative Bet: Oliver Coker to score @ 11/5
Oliver Coker has enjoyed an excellent start to the season for Southend, playing in all four National League games so far, scoring twice and providing an assist.
His performance against Solihull Moors last week was a notable highlight. Not only did the 23-year-old get on the scoresheet, but he registered his first assist of the campaign too.
Coker only managed to score six league goals last term but that plays into the price, and with two in just four games already this season, he offers excellent value to strike again, given his more prominent performance in an attacking sense.
Woking v Southend United Bet Builder
- Southend United to win
- Over 2 goals
- Josh Popoola to score anytime
Pays 5/1
Remarkably, the last five meetings between these two sides have finished as draws, with Southend last defeating Woking in October 2023.
Although their defeat to Kidderminster last weekend was poor, it will likely only be a bump in the road for the Shrimpers and they can get back to winning ways on Monday evening, given Woking's struggles in the early part of the season.
Aside from a 1-0 victory over Scunthorpe two weeks ago, the rest of Southend's matches have featured three or more goals and that is a trend that continue on Monday.
Coker isn't the only player at Southend with two goals this season, as winger Josh Popoola also has a couple of goals to his name.
He scored the winner against Scunthorpe while also netting in the 3-1 win over Solihull Moors last week.
Popoola has adapted well to his first season at this level and can continue his impressive form against Woking.
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Key Match Stats
- Southend United have won three and lost one of their opening four games to lie third
- Woking have won only one and lost three of their four games to sit in 21st place
- The last five matches between these teams have finished as draws
- Woking's last win over Southend came in October 2022
- The Cardinals have conceded eight goals in their four league matches
- The Shrimpers have scored eight goals, and conceded five so far
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