Gateshead vs Worthing Predictions

Prediction by The Form Guide โ€” Gateshead arrive on a 4-match losing run โ€” routed to The Form Guide, which weights momentum most heavily.
National LeagueNational League ยท England
high confidence
Gateshead

Gateshead

AI Predicted Score

1 - 3

Worthing

Worthing

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 3 Oct 2026 at 15:00 BST (venue time) ยท 14:00 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead

Win Probability (1X2)

Gateshead 15%Draw 23%Worthing 62%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Worthing Win

Recommended Bets: Gateshead vs Worthing

Match Result: Worthing Win
9/10
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
7/10

Gateshead vs Worthing: Match Preview

Gateshead come into this clash rooted to the foot of the National League, having collected just four points from their opening nine games and suffering four straight defeats. Their recent 1-6 home loss to Southend was emblematic of a side bereft of confidence, and with only six goals scored all season, the hosts are in desperate need of a spark. Worthing, in contrast, have surged into the top half on the back of a five-match unbeaten run, including back-to-back wins over AFC Hornchurch and Hartlepool, and now sit 11th with 14 points.

Statistically, the gulf in momentum is glaring. Gateshead's defence has collapsed, conceding 3.0 goals per game over their last five and keeping no clean sheets in that span. Their attack has also faltered, failing to score in two of those matches and netting only late consolations in heavy defeats. Worthing, by contrast, have averaged 2.0 goals per game across their last five, with ten goals scored and only one match where they failed to find the net. The visitors' away form is particularly impressive, with two wins and a draw from four, and ten goals scored on their travels.

Given these trajectories, Worthing are likely to seize the initiative early, exploiting Gateshead's fragile back line with their dynamic forward play. The model expects the visitors to control proceedings and maintain their scoring streak, while Gateshead's only realistic route to a result may be through set pieces or late-game chaos. Unless something dramatic shifts, Worthing's form and attacking edge should prove decisive.

How Gateshead and Worthing Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Gateshead vs Worthing Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games.

GatesheadGatesheadlast 5 matches
D. Eguaibor
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

WorthingWorthinglast 5 matches
J. Marquez
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

R. Aguiar
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

D. Hutchinson
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

J. Young
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Cook
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

C. Adjetey-Brew
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Gateshead are in the midst of a severe slump, winless in their last eight league matches and coming off a demoralising 1-6 home defeat. Their four-match losing streak has seen them concede 14 goals, with little sign of improvement at either end of the pitch. Worthing, meanwhile, have found their stride, unbeaten in five and collecting four wins in that stretch, including back-to-back victories that have propelled them up the table.

Gateshead vs Worthing โ€” Last 10 Matches

GatesheadGatesheadLast 10 results
L0-4
L1-6
L0-1
L0-4
D1-1
L1-2
L0-1
L0-3
W2-0
L1-2
L@ Wealdstone0-4
Lvs Southend1-6
L@ Kidderminster Harriers0-1
L@ Forest Green0-4
Dvs Solihull Moors1-1
L@ Harrogate Town1-2
Lvs Sutton Utd0-1
L@ Yeovil Town0-3
Wvs Woking2-0
L@ Eastleigh1-2

Concerns

  • โˆ’5/5 losses in last 5 โ€” poor form
  • โˆ’Struggling to score โ€” 0.4 goals/game
  • โˆ’Leaky defence โ€” 3.6 conceded/game
WorthingWorthingLast 10 results
W2-1
W3-1
W1-0
D2-2
D2-2
L2-3
L2-3
W1-0
L1-2
W3-2
Wvs FC Halifax Town2-1
W@ Hartlepool3-1
Wvs AFC Hornchurch1-0
Dvs Barrow2-2
D@ AFC Fylde2-2
Lvs Boreham Wood2-3
L@ Tamworth2-3
Wvs Wealdstone1-0
Lvs Forest Green1-2
W@ Carlisle3-2

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form โ€” 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack โ€” 2.0 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 80% of games this season

Gateshead vs Worthing Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
15%
23%
62%
Gateshead 15%Draw 23%Worthing 62%
Both Teams to Score
58%
42%
Yes 58%No 42%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
70%
30%
Over 2.5 70%Under 2.5 30%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Gateshead vs Worthing that most previews miss.

  • 1Gateshead have conceded 14 goals in their last four matches, with 11 of those coming in the second half.
  • 2Worthing have scored in every away match this season, averaging 2.5 goals per game on the road.
  • 3Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in at least 70% of their league fixtures so far.

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Gateshead1.20

Expected goals ยท model says 1.20

Worthing2.35

Expected goals ยท model says 2.35

Win Probability
Gateshead 18% Draw 19% Worthing 63%

Over 2.5 Goals

69%

BTTS: Yes

63%

Likely Scores

1-2 ยท 1-1 ยท 0-2

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The Case For This Gateshead vs Worthing Prediction

Momentum is everything in football, and this fixture pits a Gateshead side in full-blown crisis against a Worthing outfit riding the crest of a form wave. Gateshead have not tasted victory since the opening fortnight, collecting just one point from their last eight league outings and conceding 20 goals in nine matches. Worthing, meanwhile, have surged up the table on the back of a five-match unbeaten run, capped by consecutive wins over AFC Hornchurch and Hartlepool. The contrast is sharpest in both ends of the pitch. Gateshead have managed just three goals in their last five, with two of those coming in the dying minutes of games already lost, while Worthing have hit the net ten times in the same period and failed to score only once all season. Defensively, Gateshead's 3.0 goals conceded per game over their last five is the league's worst, and their home record (1W, 1D, 2L, 4-8) offers little comfort. Worthing's attack, averaging 2.5 goals per away game, looks primed to exploit the hosts' vulnerabilities. Expect Worthing to dictate terms early, with their high-tempo forward line stretching a Gateshead back four that has buckled under pressure in recent weeks. The visitors' recent habit of scoring in both halves (six second-half goals in their last five) suggests they will keep pressing for more, while Gateshead's only real hope may be a late consolation. All signs point to the form side extending their streak.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • โ†’Gateshead are on a four-match losing streak, conceding 14 goals in that span.

Match Context

  • โ†’Worthing have scored in every away match this season, averaging 2.5 goals per away game.
  • โ†’Gateshead have the league's lowest points total (4 from 9) and worst goal difference (-14).

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Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Gateshead vs Worthing

With no bookmaker odds available, it is not possible to quantify the model's edge for any market. However, the model's strong lean towards Worthing and over 2.5 goals is driven by clear momentum and statistical trends. If odds for an away win or over 2.5 goals are available above 1.61 (62%) and 1.43 (70%) respectively, those would represent potential value based on the model's probabilities.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per ยฃ1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Gateshead Win4.0015.0%-10.0%
Draw4.0023.0%-2.0%
Worthing Winvalue1.7062.0%+3.2%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.5value1.5370.0%+4.6%
Under 2.52.4030.0%-11.7%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.5758.0%-5.7%
No2.2542.0%-2.4%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Worthing Win @ 1.70EV +0.054
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 1.53EV +0.071

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Things to Watch: Gateshead vs Worthing

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Final Verdict

Gateshead 1โ€“3 Worthing

Worthing's current momentum is impossible to ignore: a two-match winning streak, ten goals in their last five, and a forward line that has scored in every away game. Gateshead, by contrast, are mired in a four-match losing run and have shipped 14 goals in those games. The predicted 1-3 away win is driven by the visitors' attacking consistency against the league's leakiest defence. The main risk is Gateshead rallying with a defensive reshuffle or Worthing's attack stalling, but the form lines point clearly in one direction.

Gateshead vs Worthing: Common Questions

Who will win Gateshead vs Worthing?

The model gives Worthing a 62% chance of victory, compared to just 15% for Gateshead and 23% for the draw. Worthing's recent form and attacking output make them strong favourites.

Will Worthing's winning streak continue?

Worthing are on a two-match winning run and unbeaten in five, with their attack averaging 2.0 goals per game in that span. The model expects their momentum to continue, with a 62% probability of an away win.

Is over 2.5 goals likely in this match?

There is a 70% probability of over 2.5 goals, fuelled by Gateshead's defensive struggles (3.0 conceded per game in their last five) and Worthing's high-scoring attack (ten goals in their last five).

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Gateshead vs Worthing: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist โ€” weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 26 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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