Our Rochdale vs Gateshead Prediction: 3-2
Rochdale vs Gateshead in the England National League is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday August 20, 2025. Our analysis favors a 3-2 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This Rochdale vs Gateshead 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
Rochdale's Last Match – Rochdale vs Altrincham
Rochdale must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 England National League victory over Altrincham in their last outing. In that match, Rochdale controlled 48% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rochdale | 48% | 0 (4) | - | 55 |
Altrincham | 52% | 0 (4) | - | 63 |
Gateshead's Last Match – Eastleigh vs Gateshead
Gateshead will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 England National League victory over Eastleigh on August 16. In that match, Gateshead had 54% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eastleigh | 46% | 0 (7) | - | 64 |
Gateshead | 54% | 0 (4) | - | 72 |
Rochdale vs Gateshead Stats
Key Stats
| Rochdale | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.87 | Attacking Strength | 1.51 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rochdale are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Gateshead average 1.9 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Rochdale 17-10
Gateshead 19-19
What are the odds for this match?
Rochdale to win: @1.6
Draw: @4
Gateshead to win: @4.5