Eastleigh

vs

Scunthorpe United

Tips, Stats and Odds

Scunthorpe’s 2027 promotion push looks unlikely

Eastleigh have made a steadier start to the National League 2026/2027 season than Scunthorpe United, who are in 12th and 18th place respectively after 2 and 1 matches played. The Spitfires have 3 points on the board after a 2-1 home win over Gateshead followed by a 1-0 away defeat to Kidderminster Harriers earlier today, while the Iron have 1 point after a 1-1 draw with Yeovil Town at home and a 1-0 defeat to Southend United earlier today. The visitors are the slight favourites at 117/100, but it seems sensible to oppose them here as Eastleigh come in at 19/10 and the draw is 12/5.

Home edge can tip the scales

The hosts have won 2 of their last 5 competitive fixtures, drawing 1 and losing 2, while Scunthorpe are winless in their last 5 with 2 draws and 3 defeats, so this looks set to be close rather than a one-sided affair. Eastleigh won the reverse fixture 1-0 as away in the National League 2025/2026 and lead the last 4 head-to-head meetings by 2 wins to none with 2 draws, but they have failed to win their last 2 at home to the Iron, so there's still a little hoodoo about this fixture. Matt Gray has been head coach of Eastleigh since 1 July 2026, but his more attack-minded approach has certainly helped to keep the Spitfires lively in wide areas. They like to play direct and wide and bring their wingers into the action, which often translates into a crossing duel. Andy Butler's Scunthorpe side are versatile and can shape up as either a 4-4-2 or 3-5-2, so they'll look to counter with tempo, overlaps and set pieces.

Both Teams to Score is a sensible angle

This should be a lively affair and the Both Teams to Score option at 18/25 looks a sensible way to play it. Eastleigh and Scunthorpe both have talented players, but neither have a real star, so it may be best to steer clear of the goal scorer market in this one.