Gateshead FC desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 30 at 4:00 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Gateshead FC come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Eastleigh, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 0D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Gateshead FC head into this on the back of a defeat, while Eastleigh arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Gateshead FC and Eastleigh have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–3D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Gateshead FC won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Gateshead FC a slight edge, but Eastleigh are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.