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Gateshead vs Nottingham U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
National League Cup Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead 
Match Events
27'
27'
Smith M.
30'
30'
McClure B.
46'
46'
Sub
Spellman M. In: Bone C.
Out: Spellman M.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 1-2. This leg finished 1-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
0%
15%
85%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Nottingham U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
85%
/ Very High Confidence
- Form's been kind to Nottingham U21 lately — more wins on the board than Gateshead.
- Model gives Nottingham U21 a 85% chance of winning this.
- Nottingham U21 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Nottingham U21, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Gateshead Clean Sheet 10%
Nottingham U21 Clean Sheet 13%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Gateshead | Nottingham U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 31 |
| Wins | 4 | 17 |
| Draws | 5 | 2 |
| Losses | 19 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1 | 1.52 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.14 | 1.48 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 2.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 18, 2026 National League Cup
Gateshead vs Nottingham U21
1:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Gateshead Compare
Top Goalscorer Anifowose J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56
Nottingham U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Sillah L.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 2.27
Avg xA / game 1.39
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Gateshead 26 / 100
Nottingham U21 39 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Gateshead Nottingham U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Nottingham U21 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Gateshead scored in 68% of their last 28 games.
Defensive concern: Nottingham U21 conceded in 71% of 31 recent games.
H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.
Nottingham U21 lost 2 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Gateshead VS Nottingham U21
0.5 Goals Scored 1.88
3.13 Goals Conceded 1.75
75% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 75%
63% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Gateshead
(Home) 13 Oct
Gateshead
0 : 1 Wolves U21
10 Oct
Halifax
4 : 1 Gateshead
03 Oct
Gateshead
1 : 2 Worthing FC
29 Sept
Gateshead
0 : 1 Altrincham
26 Sept
Wealdstone
4 : 0 Gateshead
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13 Oct
Gateshead
0 : 1 Wolves U21
03 Oct
Gateshead
1 : 2 Worthing FC
29 Sept
Gateshead
0 : 1 Altrincham
19 Sept
Gateshead
1 : 6 Southend
08 Sept
Gateshead
1 : 3 Derby U21
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Nottingham U21
(Away) 13 Oct
Notts County
5 : 1 Nottingham U21
09 Oct
Peterborough U21
1 : 5 Nottingham U21
30 Sept
Nottingham U21
2 : 4 Sporting CP B
22 Sept
Burton
1 : 2 Nottingham U21
18 Sept
West Brom U21
1 : 3 Nottingham U21
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13 Oct
Notts County
5 : 1 Nottingham U21
09 Oct
Peterborough U21
1 : 5 Nottingham U21
22 Sept
Burton
1 : 2 Nottingham U21
18 Sept
West Brom U21
1 : 3 Nottingham U21
08 Sept
Scunthorpe
2 : 1 Nottingham U21
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halifax | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Scunthorpe | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 8 |
| 3 | Wolves U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 5 |
| 4 | Derby U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:9 | 4 |
| 5 | Wealdstone | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 3 |
| 6 | Nottingham U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 7 | Gateshead | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 8 | Stoke City U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:14 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Norwich U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 3 | Ipswich U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 5 |
| 4 | Hornchurch | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 5 | Aldershot | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | 4 |
| 6 | Braintree | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 7 | Fulham U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 8 | Worthing FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:4 | 1 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Boreham Wood | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 7 |
| 3 | Tamworth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 4 | Solihull Moors | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 5 | Everton U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 6 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:10 | 3 |
| 7 | Leeds U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 8 | Hartlepool | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:13 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truro | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Woking | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 3 | Sutton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 4 | West Brom U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 5 |
| 5 | Birmingham U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 6 | Southampton U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:11 | 3 |
| 7 | Leicester U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 8 | Boston United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:10 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
