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.
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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



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