- Head-to-head: Gateshead won in four of the last five head-to-heads.
- H2H defence: Gateshead have conceded just 0.5 goals per-match at home to Solihull Moors in the last 5 head-to-heads.
Home side to nick it
Gateshead recent form
Gateshead come into this game having lost back-to-back games after a 2-0 home victory over Woking. They followed this with a 3-0 away loss to Yeovil Town before losing 1-0 to Sutton United in their last home game. This leaves Gateshead 20th in the National League 2026/2027 after picking up just 3 points from their opening four games, so they need to get off to a quick start on Saturday.
Style under Cattermole
Lee Cattermole has been Gateshead head coach since 16th June 2026 and has built a typical possession-first side, one that likes to build up patiently from a back three, use wing-backs to push forward and counter-press with their sharpness. It can be very effective if they have the space to manoeuvre, and it can suffocate teams if the spacing is right.
Solihull's approach
Solihull Moors have the high pressing, transition game to make this an interesting matchup of styles. Flexible in their approach, they can set up in a 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2, or even a back-three look, and they can move the ball at a great pace. However, their high-energy pressing can also leave them vulnerable at the other end if Gateshead play through the first press.
Solihull have it all to do
Recent results and position
Solihull's last two results have seen them lose 3-1 at home to Southend United and 3-1 away to Scunthorpe United. This run has seen them fall to 24th in the National League 2026/2027 table, rock-bottom of the league and still on 0 points after four games, so this trip to Gateshead International Stadium, England is a must-win game.
Key players
His output has been especially important given he's scored three of their four goals across the most recent five-game winless run for Solihull.
- Jacob Wakeling is The Moors' main goal threat, with three goals in four National League 2026/2027 appearances.
- Alex Lankshear is Gateshead's top scorer with just one goal in three National League 2026/2027 matches, but it gives The Heed an important focal point.
Finding value
Odds and verdict
The 2.25 odds available on Gateshead at the time of writing is slightly too short, whilst Solihull come in at 2.75 and the draw at 3.44. However, given that Gateshead have dominated this matchup over the past few years (W4, L1, no draws since 2018), this looks like their chance to nick it.
Markets and home form
The Heed have been pretty consistent at home so far, with one win, one draw and one defeat across their last three games here. As for the correct score, the goals markets look lively too, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.68 and Both Teams To Score at 1.56.
