Gateshead and Rochdale face each other on Saturday 01.17.2026, 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 Rochdale, 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 Rochdale
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Under 3.5 Goals
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Gateshead preview
Gateshead heads into the match with the following record in the National League: in 25 matches, Gateshead secured 5 victories, 4 draws, and 16 losses, maintaining an average of 0.76 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Gateshead's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Gateshead has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 34 goals, of which 29 were scored in the National League, resulting in an average of 1.16 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 offense. Harrison Chapman has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Gateshead has conceded 61 goals in the National League (an average of 2.44 per game) and 63 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.25 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Rochdale preview
Rochdale comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the National League. They have secured 17 victories, 1 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 2.36 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses.
The Dale's attack has been highly effective, scoring 43 goals during this period. Of that total, 42 were netted in the National League, with an average of 1.91 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.87.
The Dale's offensive system is led by Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Olutobi Adebayo-Rowling. The defender has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 0.73 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 18 goals in 23 matches, averaging 0.78 per match.
Head to head: Gateshead vs Rochdale
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 | L L L L L |
0.76 |
| Home | L L L L D |
0.42 |
| Away | L L L L L |
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 8% | 31% |
| Goals | 3.6 | 3.17 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.16 | 0.83 | 1.46 |
| Conceded | 2.44 | 2.33 | 2.54 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 0% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 50% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 32% | 33% | 31% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.48 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
2.11 | 1.96 | 2.25 |
Rochdale
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
2.36 |
| Home | L W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | W W W L W |
2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 77% | 80% | 75% |
| Goals | 2.64 | 2.7 | 2.58 |
| Scored | 1.91 | 2.1 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.73 | 0.6 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 5% | 0% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 32% | 70% | 83% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 1.91 | 1.62 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.12 | 1.31 |
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