Gateshead and Southend United face each other on Saturday 09.19.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a National League 2026/27 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 Southend United, 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.

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👉 Our prediction is: Gateshead win or draw

The home team is usually a safe bet in the Double Chance market, and that is no different in the upcoming match. Our top tip is to bet a Gateshead win or draw against Southend United.

Our analysis of Gateshead points to them being the superior side, which is why they have a strong chance to win the match outright. And with the added benefit of needing only a draw at home against Southend United, their chances of cashing in the 1X Double Chance bet grow even stronger.

Gateshead preview

Gateshead heads into the match with the following record in the National League: in 7 matches, Gateshead secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 0.57 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Gateshead's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.

Gateshead has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 64 goals, of which 5 were scored in the National League, resulting in an average of 0.71 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 13 goals in the National League (an average of 1.86 per game) and 105 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.88 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

Southend United preview

Southend United comes into the game with 8 matches played so far in the National League. They have secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.13 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 29 wins, 14 draws, and 14 losses.

Southend United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 104 goals during this period. Of that total, 17 were netted in the National League, with an average of 2.13 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.82.

Southend United's offensive system is led by Andrew Dallas, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish forward has found the back of the net 17 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Harry Boyes. The defender has contributed with 9 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 1.38 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 61 goals in 57 matches, averaging 1.07 per match.

Head to head: Gateshead vs Southend United

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Gateshead

England - National League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L D L L

0.2

Home D L W L W

1.4

Away L L L L L

0

Away Team

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Southend United

England - National League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W D L

1.6

Home W W L W W

2.4

Away D D W W L

1.6

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Published on 16 September 2026, at 20:23 Last updated on 16 September 2026, at 20:23
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.