Gateshead vs Forest Green Rovers predictions, Feb 28, 2026

Feb 22, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English National League, on Saturday,

Gateshead

Forest Green Rovers

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As Gateshead prepares to host Forest Green Rovers on February 28, 2026, both teams will be looking to improve their fortunes in the English National League. Recent form reveals a challenging spell for both sides, with Gateshead managing just one victory in their last five matches, while Forest Green Rovers also secured only one win in the same timeframe. This draws attention to their current struggles and highlights the significance of this encounter in terms of momentum.

Gateshead, playing on home turf, will seek to leverage their familiarity at the Gateshead International Stadium. However, their recent performance has raised concerns, particularly in defensive organization. Conversely, Forest Green Rovers, despite their own inconsistent results, possess a slightly stronger attacking record, which may play a crucial role in this match.

Bookmakers favor the away side, offering odds of 1.41 for a Forest Green Rovers victory compared to 6.35 for Gateshead. Probability models suggest a 16.6% chance of a home win, 17.6% for a draw, and a significant 56.6% likelihood of an away win. Predictively, the scoreline could stand at 1:2. While Forest Green Rovers may be favored, both teams’ recent forms indicate that anything can happen on matchday.

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Gateshead
14.1%		 Draw
20.5%		 Forest Green
65.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

Outrights of English National League Forest Green: 0.33%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 6.5 4.45 1.43
MarathonBet 6.9 4.45 1.37
Pinnacle 6.49 4.72 1.41

Latest Results

21.02.26 Truro City – Gateshead – 1:2
17.02.26 FC Halifax Town – Gateshead – 1:2
14.02.26 Gateshead – Brackley Town – 1:2
10.02.26 Boston United – Gateshead – 1:0
20.01.26 Hartlepool United – Gateshead – 2:1		 21.02.26 Boreham Wood – Forest Green Rovers – 1:1
14.02.26 Forest Green Rovers – Carlisle United – 1:3
11.02.26 Rochdale AFC – Forest Green Rovers – 2:1
07.02.26 York City – Forest Green Rovers – 2:1
03.02.26 Forest Green Rovers – Woking – 4:2

Facts

  • This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 23 in the zone Relegation and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ National League (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Gateshead won 2.
  • Recent performances by Gateshead have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Forest Green is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Forest Green may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Gateshead has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Forest Green is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Gateshead won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 12:18. (average 0.8:1.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Gateshead won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 6:9. (average 0.9:1.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.11.25 Forest Green Rovers – Gateshead – 3:1
    12.04.25 Forest Green Rovers – Gateshead – 2:3
    21.09.24 Gateshead – Forest Green Rovers – 0:2
    18.02.17 Gateshead – Forest Green Rovers – 3:1
    13.08.16 Forest Green Rovers – Gateshead – 1:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Rochdale 32 25 3 4 61:21 40 78
    2 York City 33 23 8 2 88:32 56 77
    3 Carlisle 33 21 5 7 61:38 23 68
    4 Boreham Wood 32 18 7 7 61:39 22 61
    5 Scunthorpe 32 17 9 6 57:43 14 60
    6 Forest Green 34 16 11 7 56:39 17 59
    7 Southend 30 15 7 8 52:27 25 52
    8 FC Halifax 34 15 6 13 51:49 2 51
    9 Hartlepool 33 12 12 9 39:36 3 48
    10 Solihull Moors 33 11 9 13 55:51 4 42
    11 Boston Utd 34 10 10 14 43:49 -6 40
    12 Aldershot 32 11 6 15 58:60 -2 39
    13 Tamworth 32 10 9 13 37:51 -14 39
    14 Woking 31 10 8 13 41:38 3 38
    15 Altrincham 33 11 4 18 38:49 -11 37
    16 Brackley Town 31 9 9 13 27:40 -13 36
    17 Wealdstone 31 9 9 13 36:50 -14 36
    18 Eastleigh 33 9 9 15 41:57 -16 36
    19 Sutton 32 8 11 13 44:51 -7 35
    20 Yeovil 32 10 5 17 32:45 -13 35
    21 Braintree 33 7 9 17 23:47 -24 30
    22 Morecambe 33 6 8 19 42:70 -28 26
    23 Gateshead 31 7 4 20 35:70 -35 25
    24 Truro 32 6 6 20 30:56 -26 24

    English National League Outrights

    1. Rochdale: 1.84 (49.77%)

    2. York City: 1.98 (46.22%)

    3. Carlisle: 46.33 (1.98%)

    4. Scunthorpe: 160.2 (0.57%)

    5. Boreham Wood: 160.2 (0.57%)

    6. Forest Green: 280.2 (0.33%)

    7. Southend: 280.2 (0.33%)

    8. Halifax: 3001 (0.03%)

    9. Hartlepool: 4001 (0.02%)

    10. Yeovil: 4501 (0.02%)

    11. Brackley: 4501 (0.02%)

    12. Wealdstone: 4501 (0.02%)

    13. Boston United: 4501 (0.02%)

    14. Aldershot: 4501 (0.02%)

    15. Eastleigh: 4501 (0.02%)

    16. Woking: 4501 (0.02%)

    17. Tamworth: 4501 (0.02%)

    18. Solihull Moors: 4501 (0.02%)

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