Our Scunthorpe vs Gateshead Prediction: 3-1
Scunthorpe vs Gateshead in the England National League is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 30, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This Scunthorpe 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.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Scunthorpe's Last Match – Hartlepool vs Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 England National League victory over Hartlepool on December 26. In that match, Scunthorpe controlled 50% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hartlepool | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 98 |
Scunthorpe | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 102 |
Gateshead's Last Match – Gateshead vs Carlisle
Gateshead will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 England National League loss to Carlisle on December 26. In that match, Gateshead recorded 50% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gateshead | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 57 |
Carlisle | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 60 |
Scunthorpe vs Gateshead Stats
Key Stats
| Scunthorpe | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 0.63 | Defence Strength | 1.81 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 0.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Scunthorpe are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Gateshead average 0.4 scored and 3.0 conceded per game.
Scunthorpe 18-12
Gateshead 4-30
What are the odds for this match?
Scunthorpe to win: @1.4
Draw: @4.333
Gateshead to win: @6.5
Lineups
Scunthorpe: Joe Rowley, Branden Horton, Danny Whitehall, Joseph Starbuck, Rory Mahady, Tyler Jake Denton, Callum Roberts, Declan Howe, Oliver James Ewing, Andrew Boyce, Zain Westbrooke
Gateshead: Aidan Elliott-Wheeler, Josh William Home, Kain Adom, Fenton John, Kyle Hurst, Tiernan Brooks, David Ferguson, Kian Pennant, Kenton Richardson, Ibrahim Bakare, Jacob Luke Butterfield



Hartlepool
Scunthorpe
Gateshead
Carlisle
York
Rochdale
Carlisle
Boreham Wood
Scunthorpe
Forest Green
Southend
Halifax
Hartlepool
Boston Utd
Solihull Moors
Tamworth
Aldershot
Wealdstone
Woking
Altrincham
Brackley
Eastleigh
Sutton Utd
Yeovil
Braintree Town
Morecambe
Gateshead
Truro City