Northampton 1-1 Forest Green – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Forest Green at 42%, yet other data sources diverge — this Northampton vs Forest Green fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a League Two clash, Regular Season - 27 as Northampton welcome Forest Green to Sixfields Stadium. Kick-off is set for Saturday 15 January 2022 at 15:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all League Two games this season, Northampton have gone 6W 1D 3L from 10 outings — a 1.90 PPG return. Last five: W W W L L. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.20 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Northampton, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton have gone 6W 1D 3L this season (10 games, 1.90 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Sixfields Stadium. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Forest Green stand at 7W 3D 0L from 10 League Two matches — 2.40 PPG. Last five: W D W D W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.40 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. This season is still relatively young for Forest Green, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Forest Green have gone 6W 4D 0L from 10 away fixtures this term (2.20 PPG). They are averaging 2.40 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Form points away from home here. Forest Green's 2.40 PPG return is 0.50 points per game ahead of Northampton's 1.90 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 1 previous meetings, Northampton have won 0, Forest Green 1, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The last 1 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 1.0 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 11 Sep 2021, ended 0–1 with Forest Green winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading Patterns
Northampton in-play and half-time data (23 games, 11 at home): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 71% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 27% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 44% of the time.
Forest Green in-play and half-time data (23 games, 11 at away): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 56% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 48% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Northampton 44% versus Forest Green 44%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Northampton 44% | Forest Green 39%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Northampton 1.29 xG and Forest Green 1.58 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Northampton attack 0.971 / defence 0.954 | Forest Green attack 1.455 / defence 1.191. League average goals — home 1.121 / away 1.142. Forest Green have an above-average attack strength of 1.455 — the away xG of 1.58 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 23 Northampton games / 23 Forest Green games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Northampton 29% | Draw 28% | Forest Green 42%. Fair-value odds: Northampton 3.45 | Draw 3.57 | Forest Green 2.38. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS probability 60% | Total xG 2.88. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.88 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 60% reflects that both xG figures (1.29 / 1.58) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Forest Green at 42% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 28% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Forest Green offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.88 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 55% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 60% on Yes. Form rates are neutral: Northampton 30% | Forest Green 60%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Northampton vs Forest Green | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 27 | Venue: Sixfields Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 15 Jan 2022, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Northampton 29% | Draw 28% | Forest Green 42% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% | BTTS 60% | xG Northampton 1.29 / Forest Green 1.58 • Poisson strength factors: Northampton attack 0.971 / def 0.954 | Forest Green attack 1.455 / def 1.191 | league avg home 1.121 / away 1.142 • Poisson stance: Forest Green (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.29
Northampton xG
Expected Goals
1.58
Forest Green xG
60%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
33%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Northampton vs Forest Green kick off?
Northampton vs Forest Green kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 15 January 2022 at Sixfields Stadium.
What was the final score in Northampton vs Forest Green?
Northampton 1 - 1 Forest Green.
Where is Northampton vs Forest Green being played?
The match is being played at Sixfields Stadium.
What competition is Northampton vs Forest Green part of?
Northampton vs Forest Green is a Regular Season - 27 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Northampton vs Forest Green?
Our statistical model gives Northampton a 29% chance of winning, Forest Green a 42% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Forest Green the favourite.
Will both teams score in Northampton vs Forest Green?
Our model estimates a 60% probability that both Northampton and Forest Green will score (BTTS).
Will Northampton vs Forest Green have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Forest Green?
Record (1 meetings): Northampton 0W | Draws 0 | Forest Green 1W.
What form are Northampton and Forest Green in?
Northampton (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-W-W-L-L. Forest Green (all comps): 7W-3D-0L in 10 | 2.40 PPG | GF 2.40 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-D-W-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Northampton's attacking strength (0.97x league average) is weighed against Forest Green's defensive record (1.19x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.29. The same calculation in reverse, Forest Green's attack versus Northampton's defence, projects 1.58 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 23/23 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.0%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.1%), 2-1 (7.5%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Forest Green Win
29%
3.42
28%
3.51
42%
2.37
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
9.1%
Away win
0 – 1
8.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.29
Northampton xG
Total xG
2.88
1.58
Forest Green xG
3.42
29%
Home win
3.51
28%
Draw
2.37
42%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
33%
Over 3.5
3.03
67%
Under 3.5
1.49
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
60%
BTTS Yes
1.68
40%
BTTS No
2.48
Clean Sheet
20%
4.88
27%
3.65
Win to Nil
6%
16.67
12%
8.65
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.6 | 8.9 | 7.1 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 7.3 | 11.5 | 9.1 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 4.7 | 7.5 | 5.9 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Northampton vs Forest Green?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.0%.
How many goals are Northampton and Forest Green expected to score?
The model projects 1.29 expected goals for Northampton and 1.58 for Forest Green, a combined total of 2.88.
How confident is the prediction model for Northampton vs Forest Green?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Northampton come into this having played 23 games, going 12W 4D 7L for 1.74 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-W-L-L. The sample for Northampton is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Forest Green sit at 2.22 PPG from 23 outings (15W 6D 2L), a run that reads W-D-W-D-W across their last five. The sample for Forest Green is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Forest Green carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.48 PPG clear of Northampton — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Northampton's home form reads 7W 1D 3L across 11 games on their own ground, a 2.00 PPG return.
Away from home, Forest Green have taken 2.27 points per game from 11 outings (7W 4D 0L).
The Goals Picture
Northampton are averaging 1.35 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game recently; Forest Green are on 2.04 scored and 0.87 conceded. Forest Green's attacking output running into Northampton's solid defensive record is the key goals-market tension in this fixture.
Defensively: Northampton have kept a clean sheet in 43% of their games; Forest Green in 48% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 23 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Northampton
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Forest Green
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Northampton and Forest Green in coming into this match?
Northampton have gone 12W 4D 7L in their last 23 games (1.74 PPG), while Forest Green have gone 15W 6D 2L in their last 23 (2.22 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Northampton at home or Forest Green away?
Forest Green's away record (2.27 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Northampton at home: 2.00 PPG; Forest Green away: 2.27 PPG.
Have Northampton or Forest Green been keeping clean sheets recently?
Northampton have kept a clean sheet in 43% of their recent games, Forest Green in 48%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Northampton and Forest Green runs to 2 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to September 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. It has been a while since the last meeting — 15 January 2022, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Northampton
1
Draws
1
Forest Green
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Forest Green?
From 2 meetings on record, Northampton have won 0, Forest Green have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Northampton and Forest Green last play each other?
They last met on 15 January 2022, when Northampton 1-1 Forest Green.
Who has won more matches between Northampton and Forest Green?
Forest Green have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Northampton are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 54% of the time.
Forest Green are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 64% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Northampton 27%, Forest Green 64% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (Northampton) and 54% (Forest Green).
On the defensive side: Northampton keep a clean sheet in 54% of their matches; Forest Green in 36%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Northampton home games / Forest Green away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Northampton play Forest Green?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 27% of Northampton's recent matches and 64% of Forest Green's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Northampton vs Forest Green usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Northampton's recent games and 54% of Forest Green's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Northampton and Forest Green tend to score early?
Northampton have had a goal before half-time in 82% of their recent matches, Forest Green in 73% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Northampton and Forest Green share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Sixfields Stadium, Regular Season - 27, as Northampton and Forest Green drew 1-1 in the League Two. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Northampton 1.29 xG and Forest Green 1.58 xG, a combined 2.88. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Northampton attack 0.97 / defence 0.95 against Forest Green attack 1.46 / defence 1.19, drawn from 23/23 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Northampton 29% | Draw 28% | Forest Green 42%, with Forest Green to win its most likely call at 42%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 28%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 55%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 80% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 60% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 41% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Northampton 44%, Forest Green 39%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 44%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Northampton's trading profile (23 games, 11 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 44% of the time, and conceded here.
Forest Green's trading profile (23 games, 11 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 48% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Forest Green arrived the stronger side — 2.22 PPG against 1.74. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Forest Green (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.45 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.