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 – Gateshead vs Boston Utd
Gateshead will hope to recover from their recent 1-3 England National League setback against Boston Utd on October 4. In that match, Gateshead controlled 55% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gateshead | 55% | 0 (4) | - | 61 |
 Boston Utd | 45% | 0 (6) | - | 65 |
Sunderland U21's Last Match – Aston Villa U21 vs Sunderland U21
Sunderland U21 will be determined to find a winning touch after a 3-3 England Premier League 2 draw against Aston Villa U21 on October 4. In that match, Sunderland U21 saw 50% of the ball and 12 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aston Villa U21 | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 38 |
 Sunderland U21 | 50% | 0 (12) | - | 56 |
Gateshead vs Sunderland U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Gateshead | Sunderland U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.7 | 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 2.3 conceded per match, while Sunderland U21 average 2.0 scored and 2.8 conceded per game.