Gateshead will play host to Altrincham in the National League on Wednesday night. Both teams have already played a total of six games already in the 2025/26 campaign so far, with a number of other teams in the division playing fewer matches due to postponements involving proposed fixtures against Morecambe.
Gateshead currently stand in seventh place in the table, picking up a total of 10 points so far. Altrincham are currently nine places below them in 16th at the time of writing, earning six points in total from their opening six fixtures.
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Gateshead vs Altrincham prediction: Hosts to take three points?
Key stats
- Gateshead are unbeaten in three league games in total.
- Altrincham have lost a total of four of their last five matches.
- Gateshead have failed to keep a clean sheet in four previous H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Gateshead 3-1 Altrincham
Given their home advantage, and the fact that they are currently higher up in the table, we are backing Gateshead to pick up all three points here. We can also see plenty of goals shared between both teams, as has been the case in he hosts' last two matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Gateshead slight favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Gateshead are only slight favourites with bookmakers to take home all three points. An Altrincham victory away from home is rated just 2.1% below that income, while a draw can be backed at just under 30%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed bag
Across the last five H2Hs, both teams have managed to secure two wins each in total, while there has also been one draw. This suggests that Gateshead and Altrincham will be equally as confident of getting a positive result.
England National League 15/02/25
Gateshead
Altrincham
England National League 19/10/24
Altrincham
Gateshead
England National League 23/03/24
Altrincham
Gateshead
England National League 07/10/23
Gateshead
Altrincham
England National League 10/04/23
Altrincham
Gateshead
Gateshead preview: No fresh concerns
At the time of writing, Gateshead have reported no fresh concerns with their squad. Thus, they may stick to the same XI that started in their 3-3 draw at home to Aldershot.
Predicted lineup: Brooks (GK); Johnson, Pani, Richardson, Ferguson; Flint; Adom, Chapman, John, Hurst & Nouble
Last five results:
- Gateshead 3-3 Aldershot
- Yeovil 3-4 Gateshead
- Gateshead 2-1 Tamworth
- Rochdale 4-0 Gateshead
- Eastleigh 0-2 Gateshead
Altrincham preview: Also no new worries
Very much like their opponents, Altrincham have also reported no new worries in their squad at the time of writing. The visitors could also keep the faith with the same XI that lost 2-1 away to Eastleigh last time out.
Predicted lineup: Hutchinson (GK); Banks, Sassi, Barnes, Reed; Marriott, Crawford, Ward; Reddin, Gale & Knowles
Last five results:
- Eastleigh 2-1 Altrincham
- Altrincham 2-0 Solihull Moors
- Morecambe 2-1 Altrincham
- Altrincham 0-2 Hartlepool
- Rochdale 2-1 Altrincham
Player to watch: Kyle Hurst

Kyle Hurst managed to net himself a brace for Gateshead in their 3-3 draw at home to Aldershot last time out. He has scored three goals in total now in his last two games, and will pose a major threat to Altrincham.