Gateshead and Forest Green Rovers face each other on Saturday 02.28.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a National League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Gateshead's home ground, the Gateshead International Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Gateshead and Rovers, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Gateshead vs Rovers
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Forest Green Rovers Win
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Gateshead preview
Gateshead heads into the match with the following record in the National League: in 31 matches, Gateshead secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 20 losses, maintaining an average of 0.81 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Gateshead's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
Gateshead has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 40 goals, of which 35 were scored in the National League, resulting in an average of 1.13 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kain Adom, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Harrison Chapman has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Gateshead has conceded 70 goals in the National League (an average of 2.26 per game) and 72 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.12 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Forest Green Rovers preview
Forest Green Rovers comes into the game with 35 matches played so far in the National League. They have secured 16 victories, 11 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.69 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 11 draws, and 9 losses.
Rovers's attack has been highly effective, scoring 65 goals during this period. Of that total, 58 were netted in the National League, with an average of 1.66 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.76.
The Green's offensive system is led by Kyle McAllister, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish midfielder has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jili Buyabu. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 42 goals with an average of 1.2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 47 goals in 37 matches, averaging 1.27 per match.
Head to head: Gateshead vs Forest Green Rovers
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Gateshead
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L L |
0.81 |
| Home | D L L L L |
0.4 |
| Away | W W L L L |
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 7% | 35% |
| Goals | 3.53 | 3.4 | 3.65 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1 | 1.41 |
| Conceded | 2.31 | 2.4 | 2.24 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 53% | 59% |
| Without Conceding | 6% | 0% | 12% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 47% | 35% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 33% | 41% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.61 | 1.26 |
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xGA
|
1.99 | 1.83 | 2.14 |
Forest Green Rovers
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L L |
1.69 |
| Home | L L W D W |
1.94 |
| Away | D L L L D |
1.41 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 56% | 35% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 2.94 | 2.76 |
| Scored | 1.66 | 1.83 | 1.47 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.11 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 72% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 22% | 24% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 6% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 50% | 53% |
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xG
|
2.02 | 2.33 | 1.68 |
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xGA
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1.14 | 1.02 | 1.26 |
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