Our Gateshead vs Braintree Town Prediction: 1-2
Gateshead vs Braintree Town in the England National League is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 4, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Gateshead vs Braintree Town 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 Forest Green
Gateshead will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 England National League defeat at the hands of Forest Green on February 28. In that match, Gateshead recorded 50% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gateshead | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 90 |
 Forest Green | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 76 |
Braintree Town's Last Match – Truro City vs Braintree Town
Braintree Town must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-2 England National League victory over Truro City in their last outing. In that match, Braintree Town controlled 50% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Truro City | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 75 |
 Braintree Town | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 84 |
Gateshead vs Braintree Town Stats
Key Stats
| Gateshead | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.58 | Attacking Strength | 0.59 |
| 1.91 | Defence Strength | 1.35 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gateshead are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Braintree Town average 0.9 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Gateshead 11-20
Braintree Town 9-17
What are the odds for this match?
Gateshead to win: @1.909
Draw: @3.75
Braintree Town to win: @3.3
Lineups
Gateshead: Louis Storey, Billy Chadwick, Bradley Nicholson, Joe Grayson, Zak Gilsenan, Sam Bowen, Kenton Richardson, Ashley Frank Boatswain, Harry Chapman, Adam Desbois, Keaton Ward
Braintree Town: George Langston, John Akinde, Kyle Ray Smith, Sahid Kamara, Mason Terry, Ben Drake, Emmanuel Okunowo, Ryan Clampin, Lewis Walker, Aidan Francis, James Vennings