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Predictions and Tips
The excitement is building for the massive National League Play-offs semi-final showdown between Forest Green Rovers and Southend United on Wednesday. Having both made it this far, and with the reward for the side that wins the clash being a place in the final of the competition, we could be set for a thrilling encounter.
Our Forest Green Rovers v Southend United predictions, statistics and match poll can be seen below (inc. the best betting odds).
📏 Form Guide

Forest Green Rovers
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Forest Green Rovers enter this match after a 1-1 National League draw vs Hartlepool United.
The only name on the scoresheet from Forest Green Rovers was Christian Doidge (89'). David Ferguson (37') was the scorer for Hartlepool United.
Forest Green Rovers haven’t had any problems with scoring, netting in one hundred percent of their last 6 matches.
They have managed to rack up 9 during that period and have conceded a total of 7.
Southend United
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Southend United go into this encounter after a 3-4 National League Play-offs win vs Rochdale in their last outing.
For Southend United, the scorers were Nathan Ralph (22'), Tom Hopper (74'), Leon Chambers-Parillon (80') and Charley Kendall (101'). Devante Rodney (8', 56') and Jay Bird (28') scored for Rochdale. The game was won by Southend United in extra time.
The trend of at least one side getting a clean sheet in games featuring Southend United has become apparent in recent matches. Looking at their last 6 games reveals that it has happened 5 times. In these clashes, their opponents have managed a goal tally of 4 while Southend United have scored 11. That sort of trend might not be continued into this next game, though.
🤜🤛 Head to head
The previous league clash featuring these clubs was National League match day 38 on 15/03/2025 when it finished Forest Green Rovers 2-2 Southend United.
The match was refereed by Sam Mulhall.
⚡ Prediction
We’re of the opinion that Southend United and Forest Green Rovers could end up without much reward for their efforts here.
Let’s see what happens, but it could well be that we end up with scores level and two clean sheets. We therefore see a very close game with a 0-0 score when all is said and done.
Victor Martins, 18:00 21/05/2025
📊 Poll: Who Will Win?

⚽️ Team Focus:
Forest Green Rovers
Formed: 1889
Stadium: The Bolt New Lawn (5,147)
Captain: Jordan Moore-Taylor
Chairman: Dale Vince
Manager: Steve Cotterill
Competitions: National League position 3, National League Play-offs (Semi-Finals)
🔑 Star Player: Christian Doidge
Generally used in the Striker position, Christian Doidge was born in Newport, Wales. After having played his first senior match for Dagenham & Redbridge in the 2014 - 2015 season, the dangerous Forward has contributed 12 league goals in this National League 2024 - 2025 season to date in 41 appearances.
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
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46 | 31 | 9 | 6 | 59 | 102 | DDWWW |
2 |
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46 | 29 | 9 | 8 | 53 | 96 | WWDWW |
3 |
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46 | 22 | 17 | 7 | 27 | 83 | LDWWD |
4 |
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46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 74 | WDWWL |
5 |
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46 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 73 | LWDLW |
6 |
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46 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 70 | LWLWL |
7 |
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46 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 68 | LDWWD |
8 |
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46 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 67 | WLLLD |
9 |
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46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 64 | LLWLD |
10 |
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46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | -7 | 64 | WLLWD |
11 |
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46 | 14 | 18 | 14 | -3 | 60 | DLWLD |
12 |
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46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | -5 | 60 | LDLWD |
13 |
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46 | 14 | 17 | 15 | -3 | 59 | LDWDL |
14 |
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46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | -6 | 58 | WWLLD |
15 |
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46 | 13 | 19 | 14 | -7 | 58 | WDWDD |
16 |
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46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | -14 | 57 | LDLLW |
17 |
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46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | -8 | 56 | LDDLW |
18 |
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46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 56 | WDLLL |
19 |
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46 | 15 | 10 | 21 | -13 | 55 | WWLWL |
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46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | -20 | 53 | DLDLW |
21 |
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46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | -1 | 52 | DWDWD |
22 |
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46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | -18 | 52 | WDDWW |
23 |
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46 | 11 | 7 | 28 | -35 | 40 | LLDLL |
24 |
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46 | 3 | 13 | 30 | -60 | 22 | WLLLL |
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Oldham Athletic |
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Tamworth |
Yeovil Town |
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Gateshead |
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Rochdale |
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Wealdstone |
Ebbsfleet United |
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Braintree Town |
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Oldham Athletic |
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Tamworth |
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Gateshead |
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Solihull Moors |
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Sutton United |
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Ebbsfleet United |
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Boston Utd |
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Eastleigh |
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Christian Doidge | 12 |
Charlie McCann | 11 |
Kyle McAllister | 10 |
Harvey Bunker | 5 |
Ryan Inniss | 5 |
Gus Scott-Morriss | 17 |
Aribim Pepple | 7 |
Macauley Bonne | 5 |
Oli Coker | 5 |
Charley Kendall | 5 |
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