Southend vs Gateshead Prediction
National League · England
Southend
Gateshead
📍 Roots Hall, Southend on Sea
🗓️ Tuesday, 10 Mar 2026 at 19:45
Prediction Summary
Predicted Score
2 - 1
Match Odds (1X2)
Home: 56.0%
Draw: 28.0%
Away: 16.0%
Both Teams to Score
Yes
58.0% confidence
💰 Recommended Bets(3)
1x2 — Southend
Southend have a strong home record (8W, 4D, 3L), a much better goal difference, and are in the playoff hunt, while Gateshead have the league's worst defence and are in the relegation zone. Recent form is decent for both, but Southend's overall quality and home advantage are decisive.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over
Both teams have high over 2.5 rates (Southend 50%, Gateshead 70.6%). Gateshead concede heavily, and Southend average 2.2 goals scored over their last 5. Recent H2H also supports goals.
BTTS — Yes
Both teams have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 5, and Gateshead have scored in 4 of their last 5. Southend's defence is solid but not impenetrable, and Gateshead's attack has improved slightly.
Match Analysis
Southend are strong at home and pushing for the playoffs, while Gateshead are fighting relegation with the league's worst defensive record. Southend's recent form is mixed but includes some big wins, and their attack is in good shape. Gateshead have picked up some away points recently but remain vulnerable defensively. Expect Southend to control the game, but Gateshead's recent attacking output suggests they can score.
Key Factors
- →Southend home record: 8W, 4D, 3L, only 11 goals conceded in 15 home games.
- →Gateshead away record: 6W, 2D, 9L, but 38 goals conceded in 17 away matches.
- →Southend average 2.2 goals scored in last 5, Gateshead 1.8.
- →Gateshead's season clean sheet rate is just 8.8%.
- →Both teams have 3 BTTS in last 5 games.
- →Southend have much higher league position and goal difference (+23 vs -36).
- →Recent H2H: Southend won 3-0 away in August; previous games have seen goals for both sides.
Risk Notes
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds provided, so value edge cannot be calculated.
- ⚠️No shots, possession, or set piece data for recent matches.
- ⚠️Lineups unavailable; possible late injuries or rotations not reflected.
- ⚠️Gateshead's recent uptick in form could make them more competitive than season stats suggest.
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