Forest Green vs Gateshead Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Forest Green Rovers vs Gateshead Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Saturday 15 November | The Bolt New Lawn | National League | 15:03 GMT

Title chasing Forest Green Rovers are seeking promotion back to the EFL as Gateshead FC stand in their way looking to snatch an unexpected win in a highly anticipated battle in the National League which affects both ends of the league table. Regardless of the result, Gateshead cannot drop beneath 19th place, however is Forest Green Rovers prove the bookies right, they could climb as high as second place if results fall kindly for them.

Key Betting Tips: Forest Green to win at 1.33 odds on BoyleSports represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Alternatively, both teams to score provides good value at 1.91, as Forest Green have been amongst the goals in recent times, with Gateshead desperate to bounce back having not scored in their past two league games, so expect an aggressive game with high intensity from the away side.

Forest Green vs Gateshead Predicted Lineups

Forest Green Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Isted, Knowles, Inniss, Kanu, Buyabu, Bunker, Mendy, McAllister, Whitwell, Clarke, Dausch

Forest Green are expected to line up with little to no changes from their last match against Aldershot, with key players such as Knowles, Buyabu and Clarke all set to play a significant part.

Gateshead Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Brooks, Johnson, Bakare, Grayson, Ferguson, Adom, Home, Edwards, John, Hurst, Telford

Gateshead have a good bit of squad depth and rotate accordingly at times, with Nouble expected to drop to the bench, and top scorer Adom set to start which would please the Gateshead faithful.

Forest Green vs Gateshead Recent Form Analysis

After an impeccable start to their season as a whole, going 15 games unbeaten and winning 10 of those matches, The Rovers have hit what some would call a minor roadblock, after a defeat to a solid Rochdale side, shipping four goals to top of the table Carlisle and a defeat to Luton Town resulting in them being knocked out of the FA Cup following a seven goal thriller. A reason it's only a small obstacle is due to the fact that these teams are apart of the National League elite, it's just unfortunate that a bit of luck wasn't on The Rovers' side during the games against them. Regardless of their recent stumbles, Forest have only conceded 15 goals in 17 matches, which is the third best out of the 24 teams, scoring 28 in the process, perched in fifth place, four points from top spot. They will be looking to add to their win against Aldershot after a late scare conceding two goals having been 3-0 up late on.

Gateshead have now gone five National League games without a victory, with their last success coming against 23rd placed Morecambe, where they thumped five in the back of the net away from home, which followed on from their 2-1 victory again away, this time at Braintree's ground, the Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium. 3 games without a National League goal is where we stand with The Tynesiders, but they have scored 24 in 19 matches, which is highly impressive for 19th, until you analyse their goal difference of -16, meaning they've conceded the second most goals in the league at 40.

If head to head is anything to go by, then Forest Green hold a moral advantage, winning seven of their 16 meetings, drawing five, with Gateshead winning four of them. Goals galore is what we witnessed the last time these two sides faced off, once again at The Bolt New Lawn, as Gateshead, who we're flying last season, took a 3-0 lead and saw off late pressure from Forest as they won 3-2.

Forest Green vs Gateshead H2H

• Forest Green 2-3 Gateshead | National League
• Gateshead 0-2 Forest Green | National League
• Gateshead 3-1 Forest Green | National League
• Forest Green 1-0 Gateshead | National League
• Gateshead 0-1 Forest Green | National League

Forest Green are expected to win this matchup, but were on the receiving end of three goals courtesy of Gateshead last season at home, and would be hoping to amend their solid reputation at home. However, Gateshead were the only team to defeat Forest Green at home last season, so this could prove costly for The Rovers, and nerves can play a huge factor.

Forest Green Recent Matches

• Aldershot 2-3 Forest Green (A) National League
• Luton Town 4-3 Forest Green (A) FA Cup
• Forest Green 2-1 Boreham Wood (H) National League
• Forest Green 2-2 (Leicester) (H) National League Cup
• Carlisle 4-2 Forest Green (A) National League

Forest Green have had some unfortunate losses in recent times to great teams in terms of where they sit in English football, as they haven't been able to capitalise in important three pointers against those challenging them at the top of the table, losing to Carlisle, Rochdale and Luton in the cup to knock them out. Goals have been easy to come by however, so expect a high scoring affair on Saturday.

Gateshead Recent Matches

• Gateshead 0-2 Solihulll Moors (H) National League
• York City 4-0 Gateshead (A) National League
• Wimbledon 0-2 Gateshead (A) FA Cup
• Gateshead 2-2 Truro City (H) National League
• (Gateshead) 1-1 Sunderland U21 (H) National League Cup

Gateshead have gone 6 games without a win inside 90 minutes, and have conceded eight goals in their past three league matches, solidifying their poor defensive record this season, but did manage to get an incredible win away from home against promotion pushing Wimbledon in the FA Cup 2-0, which is one of the shocks of the tournament. They will be hoping to replicate their stunning form in the FA Cup to the league, as they travel to battle with Forest Green, with an expectation of moving back up to the top half of the table.

Forest Green vs Gateshead Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a great chance of Forest Green winning this matchup with over 2.5 goals. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Forest Green vs Gateshead Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Forest Green to win @ 1.33. Our team of in-house experts has priced Forest Green to take all three points in this affair, as there strong run of form this season is the deciding factor alongside the league position of the two sides, as Forest Green have scored 12 goals in their last five games, with Gateshead conceding eight in their last three.

Key Players to Watch*

Tom Knowles: Contributing to six goals from right back in the league this season, and 11 in all competitions in just 12 starts is absurd, and he's our pick for a player you should keep an eye on for this match up. This is Knowles' second season at Forest Green, and has contributed to nearly triple the amount of goals in less than half of his games compared to last season, often at times playing on the wing, or just operating as an attacking wingback, Gateshead should stay weary as he can strike at any time.

Harry Chapman: The 28-year-old winger has been the shining light for Gateshead this season, and has scored four goals, assisting three in 18 league matches, with one goal in the league cup to which adds to his tally for the season. Although he never found his feet in the EFL with several clubs, the National League seems to be his home, contributing to Barnet's title win last season, scoring four and assisting three times, as they finished on a record breaking 102 points. He would be looking to be at the centre of an upset, and carry Gateshead up the table where they're usually so comfortable in.

Forest Green vs Gateshead Match Information

Referee: Information Unavailable

Stadium: The Bolt New Lawn holds 5140 fans for Forest Green Rovers, as they've been solid at home this season, winning five and scoring 12.

Broadcast: TalkSport / DAZN / UK

Time: 15:03 GMT

Event: National League Round 19

Forest Green vs Gateshead Final Prediction

Forest Green 3-1 Gateshead