Ebbsfleet vs Southend tips and predictions

Well-fought National League fixture should be tight

Any eventuality looks possible here and the feeling is they'll battle to a draw. A goalless stalemate is the pick.

There have been some notable displays in defence by both sides. Creating something of a fortress at home, Ebbsfleet have conceded at an average of just 0.6 goals per game over their last 7 matches, while Southend haven't conceded even once during their most recent 3 games.

The betting markets suggest that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they could be well matched. Whatever happens, with the odds-against price on BTTS No that seems the better option here. And for fans of the goal line, it's under 2.5 goals in this game given the latest odds.

Ebbsfleet have drawn 5 of their last 14 matches on their own soil and Southend have drawn 8 of their last 18 matches on the road. The conclusion is there's nothing to like about the home or away win prices so the draw is certainly food for thought. Deadlock is on the cards after what could be a close encounter.