Our Hartlepool vs Gateshead Prediction: 2-1
Hartlepool vs Gateshead in the England National League is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 20, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Hartlepool 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
Hartlepool's Last Match – Hartlepool vs Altrincham
Hartlepool will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 England National League victory over Altrincham, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Hartlepool saw 42% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hartlepool | 42% | 0 (5) | - | 57 |
 Altrincham | 58% | 0 (4) | - | 52 |
Gateshead's Last Match – Gateshead vs Rochdale
Gateshead will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 England National League defeat against Rochdale on January 17. In that match, Gateshead recorded 50% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gateshead | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 39 |
 Rochdale | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 49 |
Hartlepool vs Gateshead Stats
Key Stats
| Hartlepool | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 1.02 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 1.71 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hartlepool are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Gateshead average 0.4 scored and 2.8 conceded per game.
Hartlepool 11-13
Gateshead 4-28
What are the odds for this match?
Hartlepool to win: @1.533
Draw: @3.9
Gateshead to win: @5.25