Gateshead vs Stafford Rangers prediction

Over the last six matches it has been no wins, one draw and five defeats, averaging 0.5 goals for and 2.8 against. Last time out they were held to a goalless draw by Wolves U21; before that came a 4-1 defeat away at Halifax and a 2-1 defeat at home to Worthing.

Gateshead haven't won in six. They failed to score in three of those games. At home they've won none of four recently (2 scored, 9 conceded).

Their last five in all competitions read three wins, one draw and one defeat, at 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game. Last time out they beat Halesowen Town 2-1 away; before that came a 1-1 draw at home to Halesowen Town and a 4-0 defeat away at Gloucester City.

The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last four. On the road they've won one of two recently (2 scored, 5 conceded).

Home and away form points to Stafford Rangers: Gateshead have won none of their last four at home, Stafford Rangers one of their last two on the road. Stafford Rangers also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Stafford Rangers favourites at 48%, with Gateshead on 32% and the draw at 20%. They're favoured rather than expected to stroll it.

On goals, it expects around 2.8 in the game: 1.3 for Gateshead and 1.5 for Stafford Rangers. Over 2.5 goals is 52% and both teams scoring 56%.