Hartlepool are the team in better form right now, having won four of their last five matches. Gateshead have been up and down, with a few wins but also some heavy losses, so they look less settled going into this one. Recent meetings between the two teams have been full of goals, with plenty scored at both ends.

Because Hartlepool are riding momentum while Gateshead are still searching for consistency, Hartlepool look the stronger side here and are the more likely winners.