Match

Forge vs York United: prediction and stats

Canadian Premier LeagueGroup StageKick-off on September 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM (UTC)Hamilton Stadium, Hamilton

ForgeYork United

The Footlab model makes Forge the favourite at 75%, against 17% for a draw and 8% for York United. The most likely score is 2-0.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Forge vs York United?

Forge starts as the favourite with a 206-point Elo edge (1,869 vs 1,663).

Forge win75 %
Draw17 %
York United win8 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Forge have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; York United have 3, 5 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Forge
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Pacific FC(home)2-0Canadian Premier League
Aug 19, 2026Supra du Quebec(home)3-2Canadian Premier League
Aug 15, 2026Cavalry FC(away)1-2Canadian Premier League
Aug 7, 2026Vancouver FC(home)0-1Canadian Premier League
Aug 2, 2026HFX Wanderers FC(away)0-0Canadian Premier League
York United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Supra du Quebec(home)1-1Canadian Premier League
Aug 16, 2026HFX Wanderers FC(home)4-3Canadian Premier League
Aug 8, 2026Pacific FC(away)1-1Canadian Premier League
Aug 2, 2026Cavalry FC(away)0-5Canadian Premier League
Jul 26, 2026Forge(home)1-3Canadian Premier League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Forge win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 York United win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jul 26, 2026York United 1-3 ForgeCanadian Premier League
Jun 7, 2026York United 1-4 ForgeCanadian Premier League
Oct 18, 2025Forge 3-0 York UnitedCanadian Premier League
Aug 9, 2025York United 1-2 ForgeCanadian Premier League
Jun 29, 2025Forge 2-2 York UnitedCanadian Premier League
Apr 27, 2025York United 2-2 ForgeCanadian Premier League

Last archived meeting: York United vs Forge on Jul 26, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Forge score 1.7 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; York United score 1.2 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 43% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Forge1.70.959/158/15
York United1.22.3111/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Forge sit 1st in Canadian Premier League (41 points from 18 matches) and York United sit 7th (17 points from 15 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Forge181323291341
7York United15456203417

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Forge vs York United?
The Footlab model makes Forge the favourite at 75%, against 17% for a draw and 8% for York United.
Where and when is Forge vs York United played?
Forge vs York United is played on September 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM (UTC) at Hamilton Stadium, in the Canadian Premier League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 58% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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