FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead preview and prediction
The match
Gateshead travel to The Shay in the National League on Saturday 10 October (15:00 WAT) to face FC Halifax Town. FC Halifax Town are 10th with 24 points from 16 games (in the top half), while Gateshead sit 24th on 4 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 20 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
FC Halifax Town's last 5: WDLDW Most recently they beat Solihull Moors 2–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Gateshead's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Worthing 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game.
FC Halifax Town arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 17 February 2026, finished FC Halifax Town 1–2 Gateshead.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 2.1 for FC Halifax Town and 0.6 for Gateshead. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 52%.
Betting angles
Win chances: FC Halifax Town 72%, draw 20%, Gateshead 9%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was FC Halifax Town to win – a 72% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: FC Halifax Town 2–0 Gateshead. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC Halifax Town72%fair 1.39 · @1.36
Draw20%fair 5.10 · @4.40
Gateshead9%fair 11.59 · @7.00
2.75Expected goals
2.13FC Halifax Town xG
0.62Gateshead xG
52%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–015%
1–014%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
0–06%
From our goals model: FC Halifax Town 2.1 – 0.6 Gateshead expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead?
Our pick is FC Halifax Town to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead?
On our numbers FC Halifax Town have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Gateshead 9%.
How many goals will there be in FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead?
Our predicted score is FC Halifax Town 2–0 Gateshead, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead?
FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead (National League) kicks off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at The Shay.
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.
