- Sutton United are 3rd in the National League 2026/2027 after 2 games (W2, L0). Gateshead are 9th after 2 games (W1, D0, L1).
- Sutton United have failed to win either of their last 2 away H2H meetings.
- David Ogbonna is Sutton United's main threat in the National League 2026/2027 with 2 goals in 2 games (2 of The U's last 5 goals).
The Heed are in the thick of things
The hosts will be happy with their early progress in the National League 2026/2027 season as Gateshead currently sit 9th after picking up 3 points from their opening 2 games. That's a solid enough start, but it's still early days and the season has a long way to go.
Lee Cattermole's men have been playing a controlled, possession-based game since the first game of the season. Gateshead operate from a back three, with their wing-backs stretching the pitch and Cattermole's midfielders creating overloads and opportunities to advance the ball.
The Heed suffered a 2-1 defeat away at Eastleigh, before picking up their first National League 2026/2027 win at home against Woking FC (2-0). A 1-1 home draw with Newcastle kept The Heed ticking over nicely, although they could use more of a spark up top if they are to climb the table. Alex Lankshear has been the most reliable spark so far with 1 goal in the National League 2026/2027.
Sutton are flying high
Sutton United have enjoyed an even better start to the National League 2026/2027 campaign than Gateshead as they're currently sat in 3rd after picking up six points from their first two games (W2, L0).
The U's are adept at compacting their shape and playing on the counter-attack, so they will be keen to press for turnovers and put the ball in the opposition third at pace. They won't need too much luck to get a result against a side who like to dominate the football, but David Ogbonna will need to be at his best if they're to win on Friday.
Sutton United have been excellent away in the National League 2026/2027 (W1, D0, L0) and they've been extremely efficient, scoring three goals per-game.
The U’s are too big in the odds
The market reflects the current form of these two sides with Gateshead and Sutton United priced at 31/20 each, whilst the draw is at 23/10. There's plenty of value in The U's price given they have won two of their last two games, and they are the better of these two teams on paper.
Gateshead have played one home game in the National League 2026/2027, winning and conceding 0 goals (W1, L0). I think this game will be tight and tense, with the styles of play of these teams setting up a chess match of sorts. I expect a draw with goals, but Gateshead have the better recent head-to-head record, so I'll go for a narrow home or away win in the outright market and an interesting selection in the goal and both teams to score markets.
Over 2.5 goals & BTTS at 31/50 looks like a good shout, but BTTS at 9/20 is the best bet in this fixture.
