Our Gateshead vs Sunderland U21 Prediction: 2-3
Gateshead vs Sunderland U21 in the England National League Cup is scheduled for an 18:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 21, 2025. A 2-3 win for the visitors is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals seems like a solid bet given both teams' attacking form.
This Gateshead vs Sunderland 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 – Brackley vs Gateshead
Gateshead will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 England National League draw with Brackley on October 18. In that match, Gateshead controlled 50% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brackley | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 43 |
 Gateshead | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 102 |
Sunderland U21's Last Match – Sunderland U21 vs Colchester U21
Sunderland U21 will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 England U21 Premier League Cup victory over Colchester U21 on October 17. In that match, Sunderland U21 saw 49% of the ball and 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sunderland U21 | 49% | 0 (11) | - | 56 |
 Colchester U21 | 51% | 0 (7) | - | 47 |
Gateshead vs Sunderland U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Gateshead | Sunderland U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.68 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gateshead are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Sunderland U21 average 2.2 scored and 2.6 conceded per game.