- Eastleigh have won only 2 of their last 10 matches in all competitions (D3, L5).
- Brentwood Town FC have won 5 of their last 10 in all competitions (D1, L4).
Cup clash could suit the Blues
An inconsistent run has left The Spitfires, but Matt Gray's well-organised 4-4-2 system is built around the attributes of his side that have seen them claim the points on 2 occasions from their previous 10 matches.
The hosts come into this clash in poor form, having taken only 2 wins from their last 10 fixtures in all competitions (D3, L5). Gray's side are currently on a 2-match losing run that followed a 1-1 draw away to Southend United in which they were made to fight back from a late goal.
The subsequent 1-3 home defeat to Woking and 2-0 defeat away to AFC Hornchurch saw Aaron Blair hit a couple of the 4 goals Eastleigh have scored in their last 5 games, but the club's main goal threat can't be relied upon to carry the team on his own.
Brentwood Town FC arrive in better nick for this fixture, having won 5 of their previous 10 in all competitions (D1, L4). The Blues can carry some momentum into the game off the back of their 3-1 home win over Dagenham & Redbridge in the FA Cup Qualification 2026, although their 3-0 defeat away to Chatham Town FC the week before wasn't ideal preparation.
Stylistic clash could produce a cup classic
Brentwood Town FC have won 2 of their last 5 on the road in all competitions (D1, L2), so the 7/1 for an away win looks live for Saturday's game. The clash of styles, with Brentwood Town FC playing a direct, long-ball game with plenty of energy and aggression on the wings, should ensure that this is a lively cup clash.
Gray's men are the more organised unit, but they may find it difficult to cope with the physicality and second-ball prowess of The Blues, so we're backing the visitors to edge it here, while the BTTS-Yes selection looks good at 19/20. Over 2.5 goals is 1/2 and there's a good chance that this game will be a high-tempo battle with plenty of goalmouth action at each end.
