Double chanceStafford Rangers or draw ✓95% · fair 1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · fair 1.83
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–2 ✗7% · fair 14.80
Gateshead vs Stafford Rangers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 17 October: Gateshead v Stafford Rangers in the FA Cup.
Current form
Gateshead, last 5: DLLLL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Wolves U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Stafford Rangers, last 5: WDLWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Halesowen Town, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Momentum favours Stafford Rangers, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.2 for Gateshead.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Gateshead 1.6 xG, Stafford Rangers 1.6 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 63% and GG at 55%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Gateshead 5%, draw 89%, Stafford Rangers 6%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Stafford Rangers or draw (95%). Most likely score in line with that pick: Gateshead 1–1 Stafford Rangers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Gateshead5%fair 20.00
Draw89%fair 1.12
Stafford Rangers6%fair 16.67
3.25Expected goals
1.61Gateshead xG
1.64Stafford Rangers xG
55%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Gateshead 1.6 – 1.6 Stafford Rangers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Draw✓
89%
1.12
–
Double chance
Stafford Rangers or draw✓
95%
1.05
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.83
–
Draw no bet
Stafford Rangers (draw no bet)
55%
1.83
–
Asian handicap
Gateshead +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.69
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
–
First team to score
Stafford Rangers to score first
48%
2.07
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
38%
2.64
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Stafford Rangers / FT Stafford Rangers✗
23%
4.32
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–2✗
7%
14.80
–
Recent results
Gateshead – last 6
DLLLLL
13 Oct
vs Wolves U21
0–0
D
10 Oct
@ FC Halifax Town
1–4
L
3 Oct
vs Worthing
1–2
L
29 Sep
vs Altrincham
0–1
L
26 Sep
@ Wealdstone
0–4
L
19 Sep
vs Southend
1–6
L
0.5Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Stafford Rangers – last 6
WDLWWW
6 Oct
@ Halesowen Town
2–1
W
3 Oct
vs Halesowen Town
1–1
D
26 Sep
@ Gloucester City
0–4
L
19 Sep
vs Hereford
3–2
W
12 Sep
@ Kidsgrove Athletic
3–0
W
5 Sep
vs Northampton ON Chenecks
3–0
W
2.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Gateshead and Stafford Rangers.
What is the prediction for Gateshead vs Stafford Rangers?
Our pick is Stafford Rangers or draw with a 95% chance.
Who will win Gateshead vs Stafford Rangers?
On our numbers Gateshead have a 5% chance of winning, the draw 89% and Stafford Rangers 6%.
How many goals will there be in Gateshead vs Stafford Rangers?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Gateshead vs Stafford Rangers?
Our predicted score is Gateshead 1–1 Stafford Rangers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Gateshead vs Stafford Rangers?
Gateshead vs Stafford Rangers (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
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.