Barrow vs Forest Green Rovers: match statistics
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Barrow vs Forest Green Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Barrow plays Forest Green Rovers in National League (England). The game is scheduled for December 15, 2026. Venue: SO Legal Stadium.
Recent form
Barrow has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Forest Green Rovers has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Barrow scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 1.27. Forest Green Rovers scores 1.64 and allows 1.71. Games in this league average 3.16 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Barrow's games and 64% of Forest Green Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 64%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Forest Green Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.55 per game. Barrow takes 10.2 shots per game, while Forest Green Rovers takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Barrow leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Forest Green Rovers leads at halftime in 36% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Barrow's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Forest Green Rovers, it is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 3.16 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Barrow | Forest Green Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 47% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Barrow is 117% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Barrow · 1.2 pts / game - Forest Green Rovers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Barrow is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.73 goals / game - Barrow · 1.64 goals / game - Forest Green Rovers
Barrow is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.27 goals / game - Barrow · 1.71 goals / game - Forest Green Rovers
Barrow scores in 87% of games (13 of 15 games), while Forest Green Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 games).
Forest Green Rovers scores in 86% of games (12 of 14 games), while Barrow keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barrow
Over / Under - Forest Green Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Forest Green Rovers is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Barrow · 1.43 pts / game - Forest Green Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barrow - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Forest Green Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Barrow
Forest Green Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Barrow | Liga | Forest Green Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.00 | 3.16 | ▲ 3.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 64% | • 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 63% | • 64% |
| Clean sheets | • 20% | 19% | ▲ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 47% | 75% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 87% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Barrow and Forest Green Rovers play?
Barrow face Forest Green Rovers on December 15, 2026 in National League at SO Legal Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barrow vs Forest Green Rovers?
Barrow score 1.73 goals per game on average and Forest Green Rovers 1.64. The National League average is 3.16 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Barrow's matches and 64% of Forest Green Rovers's.
What form are Barrow and Forest Green Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Barrow have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Forest Green Rovers 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barrow vs Forest Green Rovers?
The statistical background for Barrow vs Forest Green Rovers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.