Our Gateshead vs Leeds U21 Prediction: 1-3
Gateshead vs Leeds U21 in the England National League Cup is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday November 26, 2025. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
This Gateshead vs Leeds U21 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 – Forest Green vs Gateshead
Gateshead will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 England National League defeat against Forest Green on November 15. In that match, Gateshead controlled 50% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Forest Green | 50% | 0 (13) | - | 105 |
 Gateshead | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 75 |
Leeds U21's Last Match – Accrington Stanley vs Leeds U21
Leeds U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 2-3 England EFL Trophy loss to Accrington Stanley on November 11. In that match, Leeds U21 recorded 34% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Accrington Stanley | 66% | 0 (7) | 1.61 | 101 |
 Leeds U21 | 34% | 0 (4) | 1.15 | 16 |
Gateshead vs Leeds U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Gateshead | Leeds U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 1.03 |
| 1.54 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gateshead are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Leeds U21 average 1.4 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.