Southend United and Gateshead face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 National League season. The game takes place at Roots Hall Stadium on Tuesday, 13/01/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Southend United vs Gateshead, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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2nd Half Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Southend United to win

Southend United vs Gateshead has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Southend United to win on the 1X2 market.

Southend United will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

👉 Our prediction is: Gateshead win or draw

Gateshead has been a thorn in the side of many teams of late, and even away from home, they are quite a dangerous opponent for anyone. So as they travel to face Southend United, our betting tip is Gateshead win or draw on the Double Chance market, which means they can either win or draw for the bet to win.

It would honestly not be that big of a surprise if Gateshead emerged victorious against Southend United given the quality they've shown, but claiming a point is a much more realistic goal.

Southend United preview

Southend United comes into the match having played 23 games in the National League so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.78 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses.

Southend United's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 35 goals were scored in the National League, averaging 1.52 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.56.

The offense system of Southend United is led by Andrew Dallas as the top scorer of the season. The scottish forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gus Scott-Morriss, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 0.78 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 25 matches, resulting in an average of 0.8.

Gateshead preview

On the other hand, Gateshead comes into the match having played 25 games in the National League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 0.76 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 4 draws, and 17 losses.

Gateshead's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the National League, averaging 1.16 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.21.

The offense system of Gateshead is led by Kain Adom as the top scorer of the season. The english defender has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Harrison Chapman, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 61 goals with an average of 2.44 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 63 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 2.25.

Head to head: Southend United vs Gateshead

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Home Team

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Southend United

England - National League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L W W L

1.66

Home D L W W W

1.87

Away W L L D D

1.47

Away Team

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Gateshead

England - National League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D W W

0.85

Home W L D L L

0.53

Away W W L L L

1.18

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Published on 13 January 2026, at 06:48 Last updated on 6 March 2026, at 19:02
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