Our Gateshead vs Forest Green Prediction: 1-3
Gateshead vs Forest Green in the England National League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. We predict a 1-3 away victory, but with both teams capable of scoring, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Gateshead vs Forest Green prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Gateshead's Last Match – Gateshead vs Morecambe
Determined to get back to winning ways, Gateshead must win after their 4-4 England National League draw against Morecambe on February 25. In that match, Gateshead had 50% possession and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gateshead | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 118 |
 Morecambe | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 42 |
Forest Green's Last Match – Forest Green vs Boston Utd
Forest Green will be looking to bounce back after a 2-3 England National League defeat against Boston Utd on February 24. In that match, Forest Green controlled 67% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Forest Green | 67% | 0 (6) | - | 93 |
 Boston Utd | 33% | 0 (6) | - | 41 |
Gateshead vs Forest Green Stats
Key Stats
| Gateshead | Forest Green | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.87 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gateshead are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Forest Green average 1.4 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Gateshead 11-21
Forest Green 14-21
What are the odds for this match?
Gateshead to win: @5
Draw: @4.1
Forest Green to win: @1.533
Lineups
Gateshead: Jacob Luke Butterfield, Peter Jameson, Hanani Levi Micael Amantchi, Sam Bowen, Keaton Ward, Bradley Nicholson, Josh Anifowose Anifowose, Fenton John, Ben Radcliffe, David Ferguson, Billy Chadwick
Forest Green: Tate Campbell, Kyle McAllister, Abraham Kanu, Laurent Mendy, Chibuzo Nwoko, Ashqar Ahmed, Jay Mingi, Jili Buyabu, Harry Isted, Ricardo Rees, Tom Knowles