Fort Wayne vs NY Cosmos: match statistics
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Fort Wayne vs NY Cosmos: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Fort Wayne plays NY Cosmos in USL League One (United States). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026.
Recent form
Fort Wayne has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. NY Cosmos has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Fort Wayne scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 1.19. NY Cosmos scores 1.14 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.96 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Fort Wayne's games and 59% of NY Cosmos's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 68%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
NY Cosmos has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.53 per game. Fort Wayne takes 13.1 shots per game, while NY Cosmos takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Fort Wayne leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. NY Cosmos leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.82 after halftime.
When the teams score
Fort Wayne's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). For NY Cosmos, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
USL League One games average 2.96 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
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
| Fort Wayne | NY Cosmos | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.26 |
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.
NY Cosmos is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Fort Wayne · 1.6 pts / game - NY Cosmos
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.
Fort Wayne is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.43 goals / game - Fort Wayne · 1.14 goals / game - NY Cosmos
Fort Wayne is 68% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.19 goals / game - Fort Wayne · 2 goals / game - NY Cosmos
Fort Wayne scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while NY Cosmos keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 meczów).
NY Cosmos scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Fort Wayne keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 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 - Fort Wayne
Over / Under - NY Cosmos
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.
Fort Wayne is 134% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / game - Fort Wayne · 0.73 pts / game - NY Cosmos
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Fort Wayne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 38%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
NY Cosmos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Fort Wayne
NY Cosmos
* 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 (USL League One).
Teams vs league
| Fort Wayne | Liga | NY Cosmos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.62 | 2.96 | ▲ 3.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 59% | • 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 61% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 23% | • 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 73% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 81% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Fort Wayne's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against NY Cosmos. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Fort Wayne and NY Cosmos play?
Fort Wayne face NY Cosmos on September 5, 2026 in USL League One. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Fort Wayne vs NY Cosmos?
Fort Wayne score 1.43 goals per game on average and NY Cosmos 1.14. The USL League One average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Fort Wayne's matches and 59% of NY Cosmos's.
What form are Fort Wayne and NY Cosmos in?
Over the last 5 games Fort Wayne have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and NY Cosmos 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Fort Wayne vs NY Cosmos?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Fort Wayne vs NY Cosmos: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.