Our Gateshead vs Middlesbrough U21 Prediction: 1-3
Gateshead vs Middlesbrough U21 in the England National League Cup is scheduled for an 18:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday September 17, 2025. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
This Gateshead vs Middlesbrough U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Gateshead's Last Match – Wealdstone vs Gateshead
Gateshead will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 England National League share of the spoils with Wealdstone on September 13. In that match, Gateshead recorded 50% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wealdstone | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 89 |
 Gateshead | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 58 |
Middlesbrough U21's Last Match – Halifax vs Middlesbrough U21
Middlesbrough U21 will look to get back on track following a 1-2 England National League Cup loss against Halifax on September 9. In that match, Middlesbrough U21 had 57% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Halifax | 43% | 0 (5) | - | 29 |
 Middlesbrough U21 | 57% | 0 (8) | - | 52 |
Gateshead vs Middlesbrough U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Gateshead | Middlesbrough U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.07 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.74 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gateshead are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.7 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough U21 average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.