- Gateshead are 18th in the National League 2026-2027 table with 0 points from 1 match
- Woking are 24th in the National League 2026-2027 standings with 0 points from 1 match
- Woking have a slight edge in the recent head-to-heads, winning 3 of the last 5 meetings, with no draws
Gateshead vs Woking - a clash of styles
The odds are fairly tight for Saturday's clash at Gateshead International Stadium, with the hosts at 43/25, Woking at 129/100 and the draw at 119/50. With the visitors the narrow market favourites, the lines look reasonable enough at this stage, but both teams could do with a confidence-boosting win.
Gateshead have started the season with a 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle in a Friendly Club Match 2026 and a 2-1 defeat away to Eastleigh in the National League 2026/2027, while Woking have begun their campaign with 3 straight defeats, including last Saturday's 3-0 loss at home to Sutton United FC in the National League 2026/2027.
Woking are a more likely winner but it could be close
Gateshead's record of W0, D1, L1 at their home stadium, combined with Woking's record of W1, D0, L0 when travelling, shows that neither side have turned their home ground into a fortress, but the visitors have a useful away win in the bank from their last trip.
Woking's aggressive press, combined with their recent head-to-head record, suggests they are the more likely victor on Saturday, but Gateshead's recent matches indicate that they're a team which packs men behind the ball, stays compact and looks to control the game on the counter, rather than be involved in chaos.
And that's exactly what will happen here, with this tactical tug-of-war creating a cagey rhythm where Gateshead will absorb the pressure and Woking will attempt to dictate the tempo.
Expect a cagey clash on Saturday
Over 2.5 goals at 71/100 and Both Teams To Score at 57/100 are two key factors in this one pointing towards an end-to-end game, rather than a chess match, when these two sides meet. Gateshead have scored an average of 2.0 goals and Woking have scored an average of 1.5 in the home team's last 5 meetings, suggesting the goals could flow in this latest edition.
Ashley Boatswain is the best value selection in the anytime goalscorer market, with 1 goal in 1 National League 2026/2027 appearance for Gateshead.
