The Tynesiders first game of 2010 should be an exciting one with both teams struggling in the league.
Gateshead lie in 19th while Forest Green are two points behind in 22nd, so a win for the home side would lift them above Gateshead.
Loan signing Rikki Bains is set to make his debut at the back alongside James Curtis, with Chris Swailes and Carl Jones injured.
After scoring his first goal for the club on Boxing Day Neale McDermott looks set to continue in the starting eleven. Alex Francis could also return to the team after a loan spell with Blyth Spartans.
Daryl Clare will partner either Graeme Armstrong or Steven Richardson up front after completing his move from Mansfield.
Probable Gateshead Line-up: Farman, Baxter, Robinson, Curtis, Bains, Gate, Williams, McDermott, Phillips, Armstrong, Clare.
Subs: Provett, Jones, Cave, Francis, Turnbull, Harwood, Richardson.