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National League | Sat 12 Sep, 15:00

Forest Green v Gateshead Stats

Data last updated: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 08:35 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Forest Green and Gateshead meet in a National League clash where Forest Green sits mid-table with 9 points from 13 games, while Gateshead struggles near the bottom with 4 points. Both teams have shown modest attacking output, averaging 0.8 goals per game, but Forest Green concedes slightly more often. Gateshead's recent resilience and tactical discipline suggest they can avoid defeat here, especially given Forest Green's inconsistent form. The match could hinge on Gateshead's ability to frustrate and capitalize on limited chances, making a Gateshead or Draw outcome plausible in this tightly contested fixture.

BT4Y best bet

Gateshead or Draw

  • Gateshead or Draw offers a 2.5 price with a 21.3% over implied
  • Gateshead has earned 4 points this season, showing defensive solidity despite low scoring
  • Forest Green concedes 1.6 goals per game, higher than Gateshead's 1.4 average
  • Both teams average 0.8 goals per game, indicating a cautious attacking approach
  • Recent form and league position favor a cautious bet on Gateshead avoiding defeat

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Gateshead or Draw with a 61.3% chance, reflecting Gateshead's defensive resilience and Forest Green's inconsistent scoring. The 2.5 imply only a 40% chance, creating a strong value opportunity. Despite modest attacking stats, Gateshead's ability to avoid defeat is supported by recent form and league position. No price warnings apply, and data quality is solid, making this a standard stake recommendation. The model sees Gateshead as a pragmatic choice to secure at least a point in this National League encounter.

Model Chance61.3%
Strong positive
Implied Chance40%
Strong positive
Value Edge21.3%
Strong positive
Confidence78
Positive
Data QualityGood
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Gateshead or Draw is a sensible pick given Gateshead's defensive organization and Forest Green's inconsistent goal scoring. The data shows Gateshead can frustrate opponents and avoid defeat, while Forest Green's higher goals conceded rate adds caution. This bet balances tactical and statistical insights for a pragmatic outcome.

Main risk

Late team news, price movement and market liquidity are the main cautions before kick-off.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome and value

“Gateshead's defensive resilience and Forest Green's modest scoring record make the away double chance a logical choice. The value in the reflects Gateshead's ability to secure at least a point in a tight National League contest.”

Key Data Signals

Gateshead or Draw evidence

Gateshead or Draw offers a 2.5 price with a 21.3% over implied

Gateshead has earned 4 points this season, showing defensive solidity despite low scoring

Forest Green concedes 1.6 goals per game, higher than Gateshead's 1.4 average

Both teams average 0.8 goals per game, indicating a cautious attacking approach

What To Watch In The Data

Gateshead or Draw notes

  • Over the last 10 meetings, the average goals scored is 2.8, indicating moderately paced games with occasional goal bursts.
  • Both teams' recent over 2.5 goals rates (Forest Green 60%, Gateshead 40%) suggest a balanced tempo, but the overall trend leans towards cautious play with limited high-scoring outcomes.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Forest Green

WLLLW
Last 52W 0D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 0D 3L
05 Sep 2026A AFC Hornchurch1-0
31 Aug 2026H Altrincham1-2
28 Aug 2026A AFC Fylde0-2
22 Aug 2026H Boreham Wood0-3
15 Aug 2026A Worthing2-1

Gateshead

DLLLW
Last 51W 1D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 1D 4L
05 Sep 2026H Solihull Moors1-1
31 Aug 2026A Harrogate Town1-2
28 Aug 2026H Sutton Utd0-1
22 Aug 2026A Yeovil Town0-3
15 Aug 2026H Woking2-0
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 55% vs implied 40% · edge +15 pts
2.5
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Gateshead Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 43%
3.55
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Gateshead to WinBet365 guide price · model 33%
5.5
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.12
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 28%
4.2
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Forest Green Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 60%
1.27
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Forest Green to WinBetfred guide price · model 50%
1.48
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Forest Green has accumulated 6 points recently but concedes 1.6 goals per game, showing defensive vulnerability. Gateshead earned 4 points with a slightly better defensive record, conceding 1.4 goals per game. This form data supports Gateshead's ability to avoid defeat and keep the match tight.

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League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
13Forest Green96303-3
22Gateshead46114-4
The league standings highlight Forest Green's mid-table position and Gateshead's struggle near the bottom. This context suggests Gateshead will prioritize avoiding defeat to improve their standing, while Forest Green seeks to capitalize on home advantage but has shown inconsistency, reinforcing the double chance bet.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Forest Green0.8
Avg goals scored
Gateshead0.8
Forest Green1.6
Avg goals conceded
Gateshead1.4
Forest Green40%
BTTS rate
Gateshead40%
Forest Green60%
Over 2.5 goals
Gateshead40%
Best odds for this sectionUnder 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 48% vs implied 40% · edge +7.5 pts
2.5
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 60%
1.67
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 75%
1.14
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BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 44%
2.1
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 57%
1.5
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 39%
2.2
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Both teams average only 0.8 goals per game and have a 40% BTTS rate, indicating low-scoring matches with limited goal exchanges. The average goals per game in their last 10 meetings is 2.8, suggesting occasional goal opportunities but generally tight contests, supporting a cautious goals outlook.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionGateshead Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 43% vs implied 28% · edge +15 pts
3.55
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Gateshead to WinBet365 guide price · model 33%
5.5
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 60%
1.67
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 28%
4.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 57%
1.5
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Forest Green Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 60%
1.27
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Forest Green to WinBetfred guide price · model 50%
1.48
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The Gateshead or Draw market is priced at 2.5, implying a 40% chance, while the model estimates a 61.3% probability, indicating strong value. This price gap suggests the market underestimates Gateshead's defensive capabilities and potential to avoid defeat, making the bet price-sensitive but attractive at current .
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

6Forest Green wins
1Draws
3Gateshead wins
28 Feb 2026Gateshead v Forest Green0-2
15 Nov 2025Forest Green v Gateshead3-1
12 Apr 2025Forest Green v Gateshead2-3
21 Sep 2024Gateshead v Forest Green0-2
18 Feb 2017Gateshead v Forest Green3-1
13 Aug 2016Forest Green v Gateshead1-0
Best odds for this sectionGateshead to WinBet365 guide price · Model 33% vs implied 18% · edge +15 pts
5.5
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 60%
1.67
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 28%
4.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 57%
1.5
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Forest Green to WinBetfred guide price · model 50%
1.48
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The head-to-head sample of 10 matches shows an average of 2.8 goals per game, reflecting competitive encounters with moderate scoring. While this supports the possibility of goals, it also indicates neither team dominates, which aligns with the Gateshead or Draw outcome as a realistic expectation.
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Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

National League

Forest Green6
Played
Gateshead6
Forest Green1.2
Avg goals for
Gateshead0.8
Forest Green1.7
Avg goals against
Gateshead1.5
Forest Green1
Clean sheets
Gateshead1
Best odds for this sectionGateshead Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 43% vs implied 28% · edge +15 pts
3.55
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Gateshead to WinBet365 guide price · model 33%
5.5
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Forest Green Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 60%
1.27
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Forest Green to WinBetfred guide price · model 50%
1.48
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Season stats show Forest Green ranks 13th with 9 points, scoring and conceding more than Gateshead, which sits 22nd with 4 points. Gateshead's lower goals conceded rate and points tally reflect a team focused on defensive solidity, aligning with the Gateshead or Draw selection.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%Forest Green Over 2.5
40%Gateshead Over 2.5
2.8H2H avg goals
Over the last 10 meetings, the average goals scored is 2.8, indicating moderately paced games with occasional goal bursts. Both teams' recent over 2.5 goals rates (Forest Green 60%, Gateshead 40%) suggest a balanced tempo, but the overall trend leans towards cautious play with limited high-scoring outcomes.

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