Match Preview
Gateshead will host Southend United at the Gateshead International Stadium this Saturday, with both teams looking to improve their fortunes in the National League. Gateshead's recent form has been inconsistent, managing just one win in their last five matches (LWLDL), while Southend United comes into this fixture with a more positive outlook, having secured two wins in their last three outings (DWWLD).
A key angle to consider is Southend's away form, which has seen them perform well against Gateshead in recent encounters, winning three of the last five meetings on the road. With odds of 2.05 for an away victory, Southend's confidence could be pivotal. Additionally, both teams have shown vulnerability in defence, making the "Both Teams to Score" market at 1.66 an enticing option, given that three of the last ten head-to-heads have ended with both teams finding the net. Expect a competitive match with potential for goals as both sides seek to establish momentum early in the season.