Forest Green Rovers vs Boston United: match statistics
Forest Green Rovers display a solid advantage in home fixtures with a 59% win rate and an impressive +14 goal difference. The hosts are distinguished by a high average xG (2.36) and possession dominance (56%), signaling an offensive playing style. Despite Boston United's good form in their last five games (2.6 PPG), they possess weaker away statistics – merely 35% wins and only 12% clean sheets. The visitors concede an average of 1.41 goals per away match, and their xG (1.4) is significantly lower than the hosts' defensive xG (1.01). While Forest Green's recent form (1 point from 5 matches) raises concerns, the statistical advantage of the hosts in a home tie against a mediocre traveling side should result in a victory. A draw remains a tangible scenario given the hosts' 29% home draw rate and the visitors' 35% on the road.
Forest Green Rovers vs Boston United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Forest Green Rovers played against Boston United in National League (England). The game was played on February 24, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Forest Green Rovers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Boston United has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Forest Green Rovers scores 1.65 goals per game and allows 1.15. Boston United scores 1.26 and allows 1.44. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Forest Green Rovers's games and 59% of Boston United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 53%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Forest Green Rovers has the higher season xG average, 2.02 to 1.37 per game. Forest Green Rovers takes 16.8 shots per game, while Boston United takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Forest Green Rovers leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.91 goals per game after halftime. Boston United leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Forest Green Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (13 goals). For Boston United, it is minutes 46-60 (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Forest Green Rovers display a solid advantage in home fixtures with a 59% win rate and an impressive +14 goal difference. The hosts are distinguished by a high average xG (2.36) and possession dominance (56%), signaling an offensive playing style. Despite Boston United's good form in their last five games (2.6 PPG), they possess weaker away statistics – merely 35% wins and only 12% clean sheets. The visitors concede an average of 1.41 goals per away match, and their xG (1.4) is significantly lower than the hosts' defensive xG (1.01). While Forest Green's recent form (1 point from 5 matches) raises concerns, the statistical advantage of the hosts in a home tie against a mediocre traveling side should result in a victory. A draw remains a tangible scenario given the hosts' 29% home draw rate and the visitors' 35% on the road.
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Game stats
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
| Forest Green Rovers | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.33 |
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.
Boston United is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Forest Green Rovers · 2.6 pts / game - Boston United
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.
Forest Green Rovers is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.65 goals / game - Forest Green Rovers · 1.26 goals / game - Boston United
Forest Green Rovers is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.15 goals / game - Forest Green Rovers · 1.44 goals / game - Boston United
Forest Green Rovers scores in 88% of games (30 of 34 meczów), while Boston United keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 34 meczów).
Boston United scores in 71% of games (24 of 34 meczów), while Forest Green Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 34 meczów).
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 - Forest Green Rovers
Over / Under - Boston United
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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Forest Green Rovers · 1.12 pts / game - Boston United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Forest Green Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Boston United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -6 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* 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 46-60 (13 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Forest Green Rovers
Boston United
* 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
| Forest Green Rovers | Liga | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.79 | 2.86 | ▼ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 56% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 24% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 72% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 80% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Forest Green Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Boston United. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Forest Green Rovers vs Boston United?
The National League match finished Forest Green Rovers 2:3 Boston United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Forest Green Rovers vs Boston United?
Forest Green Rovers score 1.65 goals per game on average and Boston United 1.26. The National League average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Forest Green Rovers's matches and 59% of Boston United's.
What form are Forest Green Rovers and Boston United in?
Over the last 5 games Forest Green Rovers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Boston United 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Forest Green Rovers vs Boston United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Forest Green Rovers vs Boston United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.