Match

Gateshead vs Wolves U21: prediction and stats

National League CupGroup StageKick-off on October 13, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

GatesheadWolves U21

The Footlab model makes Wolves U21 the favourite at 39%, against 23% for a draw and 38% for Gateshead. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Gateshead vs Wolves U21?

A very open match: only 46 Elo points separate Gateshead (1,704) and Wolves U21 (1,750).

Gateshead win38 %
Draw23 %
Wolves U21 win39 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Gateshead have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Wolves U21 have 4, 3 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Gateshead
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Yeovil Town(away)0-3National League
Aug 18, 2026Nottingham Forest U21(home)1-1National League Cup
Aug 15, 2026Woking(home)2-0National League
Aug 8, 2026Eastleigh(away)1-2National League
Aug 1, 2026Spennymoor Town(away)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Wolves U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 18, 2026Wealdstone(away)3-1National League Cup
Aug 14, 2026Burnley U21(home)2-0Premier League Cup
Jul 18, 2026Macclesfield(away)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Apr 24, 2026AFC Bournemouth U21(away)0-1Professional Development League
Apr 13, 2026Newcastle United U21(away)1-1Premier League 2 Division One

How many goals should we expect?

Gateshead score 1.5 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Wolves U21 score 1.3 and concede 2.2. The model gives a 69% probability of over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Gateshead1.51.558/159/15
Wolves U211.32.219/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Gateshead vs Wolves U21?
The Footlab model makes Wolves U21 the favourite at 39%, against 23% for a draw and 38% for Gateshead.
Where and when is Gateshead vs Wolves U21 played?
Gateshead vs Wolves U21 is played on October 13, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Gateshead International Stadium, in the National League Cup.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 69% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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