December 16th: Tuesday’s English Double – 5/1 Special, Betting Tips & Predictions

While Chelsea’s EFL Cup trip to Cardiff might steal plenty of Tuesday’s attention, we do have some eye-catching affairs from across England’s lower leagues.

As we enter a stacked winter schedule from up and down the country, there is plenty of midweek action to tide us over.

So, for those of you looking to stick on a Tuesday flutter, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive English betting markets that are available.

19:45 Dagenham & Redbridge vs Slough 

Losing their National League status last season, it is no secret that Dagenham & Redbridge have their sights firmly set on clinching an immediate fifth-tier return this time around. Despite enduring a stuttering start when opening up the 2025/26 campaign back in August, Lee Bradbury’s men have come roaring back in some style. Last seen over the weekend extending on their FA Trophy adventure as they secured a 3-1 victory at home aghast Hanwell Town, the Daggers are enjoying what has become quite the purple patch. Signing off November with a sensational performance as they stormed their way to an empathic 5-0 romp away at AFC Totton, Tuesday’s hosts have come skyrocketing up the National League South standings. Knowing that they can move within touching distance of breaking into the play-off places, Dagenham & Redbridge have won all of their previous five appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 14-2.

While Dagenham & Redbridge might be enjoying what has become a real National League South flurry, Slough are enduring a real sixth-tier struggle. Watching their respective FA Trophy adventure come to an end over the weekend as they slumped to a 3-1 loss at home against Macclesfield, Scott Davies’ men are scrapping it out at the foot of the table and are widely regarded as a standout relegation contender. Including a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Worthing last month, the Rebels have lost three of their previous four appearances across all competitions. It should also be highlighted, on a rut that is underlined by an action-packed 3-2 loss against Bath on November 4th, Slough have also lost six of their last eight outings. Showing some extended defensive issues, Tuesday’s guests have also gained a reputation for their struggles on the road. In fact, Davies’ downbeat squad have lost all of their last four consecutive matchups away from Arbour Park by an aggregate score of 10-2.

Dagenham & Redbridge vs Slough Betting Tip: Dagenham & Redbridge win & Both teams to score @ 29/10 with Pribet

19:45 Alfreton Town vs Southport 

Although some in Alfreton’s camp might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign with their sights set on mounting a genuine top-half charge, the Reds have endured a real struggle this time around. Scrapping it out at the foot of the National League North standings, Jake Buxton’s men have a real battle on their hands in the race to maintain their sixth-tier status. Last seen over the weekend suffering FA Trophy heartbreak away at Alvechurch, the Derbyshire-based outfit have failed to win any of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Getting December underway with a 2-1 loss against Cursor Ashton, Alfreton have also shown some extended defensive issues. With their recent rut underlined by a frantic 6-2 drumming against Merthyr Town on November 22nd, Tuesday’s hosts have registered just two clean sheets from any of their previous 13 showdowns across all fronts – a run that stems all the way back to September 20th.

Losing six of their first seven National League North appearances when opening up the new campaign back in August, Southport appeared destined for yet another relegation scrap. However, securing a 3-1 FA Trophy victory at home against Leek over the weekend, Neil Danns’ men have certainly turned a real corner over the past couple of months. Dragging themselves out of the drop zone and now looking to widen their buffer over the chasing pack, Southport find the mood in their camp at a season-high. In fact, the former Macclesfield boss has not seen his resurgent squad suffer a single defeat from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to a 3-2 loss against Peterborough Sports on October 28th. It should also be highlighted, including a 3-2 win against Buxton on November 15th, Danns’ side have recorded at least a pair of strikes in all of their last eight consecutive outings.

Alfreton Town vs Southport Betting Tip: Both teams to score @ 8/11 with Luckster

Tuesday’s English Double

• Dagenham & Redbridge vs Slough – Dagenham & Redbridge win & Both teams to score @ 29/10
• Alfreton Town vs Southport – Both teams to score @ 8/11

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