Tamworth
- Tamworth have won each of their last two home games.
- Andy Peaks’ Tamworth side are a disciplined, organised unit that defend deep and look to counterattack when they win the ball back.
- They are in the lower half of the National League table in 13th place on 31 points from 24 games, but it has been a solid campaign for the Staffordshire club as they look to build for the future.
- Tamworth have won two and lost three of their last five games in all competitions, a run that featured a penalty shootout win over Boston United in the FA Trophy, a 2-1 win over Southend United and a 7-1 defeat at Solihull Moors.
Gateshead
- Gateshead are on a five-match losing streak in all competitions (L5).
- Gateshead are in a very different position in 23rd place with only 19 points from 23 games.
- Alun Armstrong’s side play a very attacking style of soccer, pressing high up the pitch and looking to play at speed when they get the ball.
- Gateshead lost 3-0 to Morecambe in the FA Trophy, another defeat following a 3-1 home loss to Eastleigh and a 3-0 loss at Carlisle United.
- They have a poor away record and lost their only recent away match.
Head-to-Head
The two previous meetings have split with each side winning one and a draw not featuring in the head-to-head record.
Key Players
- Kain Adom is their main goal threat, with nine goals in 21 National League games this season.
- Manny Duku has hit a modest six goals in 23 National League appearances for the home team, but Ronan Maher has hit two of their last five goals and come in to form at just the right time.
Betting Insights
- Tamworth are very fairly the favorites at 1.63, while Gateshead are huge long shots at 4.51.
- The Over 2.5 goals market looks overpriced at 1.48 because the hosts are very solid at home and the away side have one of the worst defensive records in the division.
