Forest Green Rovers vs Altrincham: match statistics
Forest Green Rovers display decidedly stronger form and statistics compared to Altrincham. The hosts sit 5th in the table with an impressive record of 15 wins and just 3 losses this season, while the visitors are in 18th position with a staggering 16 losses. At home, Forest Green boasts a 64% win rate, averaging 1.79 goals per match, and a positive goal difference of +14. Altrincham records just 15% wins in away matches, losing 69% of games, with an average of only 0.77 goals scored per match and a negative balance of -9. Additionally, the visitors are in disastrous form, losing all of their last 5 matches and conceding 12 goals in the process. Higher xG values for the hosts (2.34 vs 1.54) and their solid home defense (averaging 0.79 goals conceded) further argue for a confident victory for Forest Green Rovers.
Forest Green Rovers vs Altrincham: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Forest Green Rovers played Altrincham in National League (England). The match was played on 21 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Forest Green Rovers: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Altrincham: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Forest Green Rovers scores 1.67 and concedes 0.93 goals per match. Altrincham scores 1.12 and concedes 1.58. League average: 2.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Forest Green Rovers 63%, Altrincham 62%. Over 2.5: Forest Green Rovers 44%, Altrincham 65%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Forest Green Rovers has higher xG: 2.06 vs 1.56. Forest Green Rovers: 17.1 shots per match, Altrincham: 11.9.
Match halves
Forest Green Rovers: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.85. Altrincham: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.54.
Goals by minute
Forest Green Rovers: 16-30 (11 goals). Altrincham: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.82 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 decidedly stronger form and statistics compared to Altrincham. The hosts sit 5th in the table with an impressive record of 15 wins and just 3 losses this season, while the visitors are in 18th position with a staggering 16 losses. At home, Forest Green boasts a 64% win rate, averaging 1.79 goals per match, and a positive goal difference of +14. Altrincham records just 15% wins in away matches, losing 69% of games, with an average of only 0.77 goals scored per match and a negative balance of -9. Additionally, the visitors are in disastrous form, losing all of their last 5 matches and conceding 12 goals in the process. Higher xG values for the hosts (2.34 vs 1.54) and their solid home defense (averaging 0.79 goals conceded) further argue for a confident victory for Forest Green Rovers.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Forest Green Rovers | Altrincham | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.24 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 49% better for: goals scored per match.
1.67 goals / match - Forest Green Rovers · 1.12 goals / match - Altrincham
Forest Green Rovers is 70% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.93 goals / match - Forest Green Rovers · 1.58 goals / match - Altrincham
Forest Green Rovers scores in 85% of matches (23 of 27 matches), while Altrincham keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 matches).
Altrincham scores in 77% of matches (20 of 26 matches), while Forest Green Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Forest Green Rovers
Over / Under - Altrincham
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 39% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / match - Forest Green Rovers · 1.12 pts / match - Altrincham
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Forest Green Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Altrincham - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Forest Green Rovers
Altrincham
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Altrincham | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.59 | 2.82 | ▼ 2.69 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 55% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 54% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 25% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 71% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 80% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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
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
Previous meeting: Forest Green Rovers 1 - 0 - 0 Altrincham. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Forest Green Rovers vs Altrincham?
The National League match finished Forest Green Rovers 1:1 Altrincham. 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 Altrincham?
Forest Green Rovers score 1.67 goals per game on average and Altrincham 1.12. The National League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Forest Green Rovers's matches and 62% of Altrincham's.
What form are Forest Green Rovers and Altrincham in?
Over the last 5 games Forest Green Rovers have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Altrincham 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Forest Green Rovers vs Altrincham?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.