Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultForest Green to win ✓67% · @1.44
Double chanceForest Green or draw ✓87% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗53% · @1.62
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 6.91
Forest Green vs Gateshead preview and prediction
The match
The National League sees Forest Green take on Gateshead on Saturday 12 September, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at The New Lawn. Forest Green are 16th with 19 points from 14 games (in the bottom half), while Gateshead sit 24th on 4 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 15 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Forest Green's last 5: WLLLW Most recently they beat AFC Hornchurch 1–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Gateshead's last 5: LDLLL Most recently they lost to Derby County U21 1–3 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Forest Green arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.9 for Forest Green and 0.7 for Gateshead. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 53%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Forest Green 67%, draw 20%, Gateshead 13%.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Forest Green to win – a 67% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Forest Green 1–0 Gateshead. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Forest Green67%fair 1.48 · @1.44
Draw20%fair 5.06 · @4.33
Gateshead13%fair 7.82 · @5.80
2.58Expected goals
1.91Forest Green xG
0.67Gateshead xG
53%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
2–014%
1–110%
2–19%
3–09%
0–08%
From our goals model: Forest Green 1.9 – 0.7 Gateshead expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Forest Green to win✓
67%
1.48
1.44
Double chance
Forest Green or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.88
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
74%
1.35
–
Half-time result
Forest Green ahead at half-time✓
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Forest Green / FT Forest Green✓
43%
2.34
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
14%
6.91
–
Form
Forest Green – last 6
WLLLWW
5 Sep
@ AFC Hornchurch
1–0
W
31 Aug
vs Altrincham
1–2
L
28 Aug
@ AFC Fylde
0–2
L
22 Aug
vs Boreham Wood
0–3
L
15 Aug
@ Worthing
2–1
W
8 Aug
vs FC Halifax Town
3–2
W
1.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Gateshead – last 6
LDLLLD
8 Sep
vs Derby County U21
1–3
L
5 Sep
vs Solihull Moors
1–1
D
31 Aug
@ Harrogate Town
1–2
L
28 Aug
vs Sutton Utd
0–1
L
22 Aug
@ Yeovil Town
0–3
L
18 Aug
vs Nottingham Forest U21
1–1
D
0.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Forest Green and Gateshead.
What is the prediction for Forest Green vs Gateshead?
Our pick is Forest Green to win with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Forest Green vs Gateshead?
On our numbers Forest Green have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Gateshead 13%.
How many goals will there be in Forest Green vs Gateshead?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Forest Green vs Gateshead?
Our predicted score is Forest Green 1–0 Gateshead, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Forest Green vs Gateshead?
Forest Green vs Gateshead (National League) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at The New Lawn.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
