FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
FC Halifax Town welcome Gateshead to The Shay for a National League fixture on Saturday 10 October (15:00 WAT). In the table, FC Halifax Town are 10th, upper half, on 24 points after 16 matches; Gateshead are 24th (in the drop zone) with 4. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
FC Halifax Town, last 5: WDLDW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Solihull Moors, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Gateshead, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Worthing, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Momentum favours FC Halifax Town, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.0 for Gateshead.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Feb 2026) it ended FC Halifax Town 1–2 Gateshead.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give FC Halifax Town 2.1 xG, Gateshead 0.6 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – FC Halifax Town 71%, draw 20%, Gateshead 9%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was FC Halifax Town to win (71%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Halifax Town 2–0 Gateshead. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
FC Halifax Town71%fair 1.40 · @1.36
Draw20%fair 5.08 · @4.40
Gateshead9%fair 10.97 · @7.00
2.75Expected goals
2.12FC Halifax Town xG
0.63Gateshead xG
53%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–014%
1–014%
3–010%
2–19%
1–19%
3–16%
From our goals model: FC Halifax Town 2.1 – 0.6 Gateshead expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead?
Our pick is FC Halifax Town to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead?
On our numbers FC Halifax Town have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Gateshead 9%.
How many goals will there be in FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead?
Our predicted score is FC Halifax Town 2–0 Gateshead, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead?
FC Halifax Town vs Gateshead (National League) kicks off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at The Shay.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
