Southend come into this one in decent shape, having won three of their last five matches, including some high-scoring wins. Eastleigh have had a rougher run, losing three of their last five. When these two teams have met recently, the games have often been tight and low-scoring, with several ending level or decided by a single goal, though a few meetings did see more goals fly in.

Overall, this looks like a fairly close contest, but Southend's better recent form and home advantage should give them the edge. Expect a tight game, with Southend likely to come out on top.