Statistical Preview: Eastleigh (H)

Scunthorpe have already secured a promotion play-off spot but will be looking for a win against Eastleigh in this upcoming National League to maintain momentum going into the play-off semi-finals.

Eastleigh currently sit 21st in the National League and have already avoided relegation going into this last game, but they will be looking to finish on a high when they visit Scunthorpe.

Andy’s Bet Club’s football analyst will break down Eastleigh’s recent clash with Tamworth to see what the statistics suggest about how they might set up against Scunthorpe.

Eastleigh vs Tamworth

Both sides had their fair share of the ball during the game, with Eastleigh having 52% of the ball and Tamworth having 48%.

Despite the similar share of possession, the visitors were dominant when it came to shots in the game. Eastleigh had 6 shots in the game, with 3 of these on target, and Tamworth had 18 shots with 8 of these on target.

Tamworth also created a higher xG of 2.37 compared to Eastleigh's 1.16.

Final Thoughts

Scunthorpe will likely dominate possession in this upcoming game against Eastleigh. Scunthorpe have averaged a ball possession of 48.5% this season, which is significantly higher than 40.9% possession that Eastleigh have averaged this season.

The sides are also at different ends of the table when it comes to their pressing stats. Scunthorpe have an average PPDA (Passes per Defensive Action) of 10.16, which is better than the league average of 11.8. In comparison, Eastleigh have been a lot more passive with an average PPDA of 14.9.

Both sides have been very strong when it comes to their defensive duels this season, with both Scunthorpe and Eastleigh both averaging a defensive duels success rate of 65% (which is the 4th best in the league).

Eastleigh have shaped up in a 5-3-2 in their last four fixtures, so it would be no surprise if they lined up in the same way when they face Scunthorpe this weekend.

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