Bitesize Prediction: York City vs Gateshead – 01/01/25

Competition: National League

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 4/7 @ BetUS

Looking to open the New Year by climbing to the top of the National League table, York City will host Gateshead on Wednesday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, while York might have only just clung to their National League status last season, the Minstermen have embarked on a sensational flurry this time around. Continuing to receive a string of plaudits from across England’s fifth-tier, Adam Hinshelwood’s side are riding what has become a remarkable wave of momentum. Laying down another major marker last time out as they stormed their way to a 3-0 romp at home against Southend, the former Worthing boss finds his squad sat just one-point adrift of finding a route to the top of the National League standings. Signing off November with an action-packed 6-2 victory against Maidenhead, Wednesday’s hosts have lost just a pair of their previous 18 consecutive sixth-flight battles. With that purple patch stemming all the way back to August 26th, York will also be excited by their continued dominance on home soil. Including a stellar 4-0 win against Yeovil, Hinshelwood’s men have won all of their last six straight National League showdowns in front of their own supporters.

As for the visitors, while York might have underlined their status as the National League’s ultimate surprise packages this season, Gateshead are enjoying their own sensational run of form. Although the Tynesiders might have suffered play-off heartbreak last year, Carl Magnay’s side are once again pencilled in as a leading top-six contender in 2025. Eventually dragging themselves to what was a remarkable 4-3 victory at home against Hartlepool on Boxing Day, Wednesday’s guests have certainly come roaring back since their November wobble. Extending on their FA Trophy adventure on December 17th as they stormed their way to an 8-1 romp against Farsley, Gateshead have won each of their previous five appearances across all competitions. With their recent flurry underlined by a 4-1 win away at Ebbsfleet, Magnay’s side have also gained a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. In fact, the Tynesiders have remarkably notched 22 goals on their five-match winning run. Two sides who find the moods in their respective camps at a red-hot high, we are backing what could be a lively battle on New Year’s Day.

Bet: Both teams to score at York City vs Gateshead 4/7 for Tuesday’s National League matchup @ BetUS