Scunthorpe United vs Forest Green Rovers: match statistics
Scunthorpe United presents excellent home form with a 67% win rate and an impressive series of five consecutive victories across all competitions. The hosts score an average of 1.92 goals per home match while conceding only 0.75, translating to a very positive goal difference of +14 at home. Forest Green Rovers, despite a solid table position, shows weaker efficiency away with 46% wins and a high percentage of draws (38%), and their recent form indicates a dip in performance with just 1.8 points per game. A key factor is also that the hosts have better chance conversion (13% vs 11%) and higher average xG in their matches (1.9 vs 1.76 for the visitors away). Considering all these factors, a victory for Scunthorpe United is predicted, though Forest Green's solid defense (31% clean sheets away) makes a draw a realistic scenario as well.
Scunthorpe United vs Forest Green Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Scunthorpe United played against Forest Green Rovers in National League (England). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Scunthorpe United 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
Scunthorpe United scores 1.85 goals per game and allows 1.12. Forest Green Rovers scores 1.64 and allows 0.93. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 77% of Scunthorpe United's games and 64% of Forest Green Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 43%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Forest Green Rovers has the higher season xG average, 2.08 to 1.73 per game. Scunthorpe United takes 13.3 shots per game, while Forest Green Rovers takes 17.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Scunthorpe United leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Forest Green Rovers leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Scunthorpe United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Forest Green Rovers, it is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 54% 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 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Scunthorpe United presents excellent home form with a 67% win rate and an impressive series of five consecutive victories across all competitions. The hosts score an average of 1.92 goals per home match while conceding only 0.75, translating to a very positive goal difference of +14 at home. Forest Green Rovers, despite a solid table position, shows weaker efficiency away with 46% wins and a high percentage of draws (38%), and their recent form indicates a dip in performance with just 1.8 points per game. A key factor is also that the hosts have better chance conversion (13% vs 11%) and higher average xG in their matches (1.9 vs 1.76 for the visitors away). Considering all these factors, a victory for Scunthorpe United is predicted, though Forest Green's solid defense (31% clean sheets away) makes a draw a realistic scenario as well.
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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
| Scunthorpe United | Forest Green Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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.
Scunthorpe United is 117% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Scunthorpe United · 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.
Scunthorpe United is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.85 goals / game - Scunthorpe United · 1.64 goals / game - Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Scunthorpe United · 0.93 goals / game - Forest Green Rovers
Scunthorpe United scores in 92% of games (24 of 26 meczów), while Forest Green Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 meczów).
Forest Green Rovers scores in 86% of games (24 of 28 meczów), while Scunthorpe United keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 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 - Scunthorpe United
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.
Scunthorpe United is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.85 pts / game - Scunthorpe United · 1.5 pts / game - Forest Green Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Scunthorpe United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 58%. 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.
Forest Green Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +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 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Scunthorpe United
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
| Scunthorpe United | Liga | Forest Green Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.96 | 2.82 | ▼ 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 77% | 54% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 54% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 26% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 72% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 79% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Scunthorpe United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Forest Green Rovers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Scunthorpe United vs Forest Green Rovers?
The National League match finished Scunthorpe United 3:2 Forest Green Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Scunthorpe United vs Forest Green Rovers?
Scunthorpe United score 1.85 goals per game on average and Forest Green Rovers 1.64. The National League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 77% of Scunthorpe United's matches and 64% of Forest Green Rovers's.
What form are Scunthorpe United and Forest Green Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Scunthorpe United 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 Scunthorpe United vs Forest Green Rovers?
The statistical background for Scunthorpe United 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.