Forest Green vs Boreham Wood prediction & analysis
68%
Footrivo pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.47 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultForest Green to win ✗41% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗68% · @1.42
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · @1.50
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.81
Forest Green vs Boreham Wood preview and prediction
The match
Boreham Wood travel to The New Lawn in the National League on Saturday 22 August (12:30 WAT) to face Forest Green. Forest Green are 16th with 19 points from 14 games (in the bottom half), while Boreham Wood sit 1st on 44 points (top of the table). A gap of 25 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Forest Green's last 5: WWLWL Most recently they beat Worthing 2–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 5. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Boreham Wood's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Leeds United U21 5–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.8 goals a game.
Boreham Wood arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 29 April 2026, finished Boreham Wood 0–0 Forest Green.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 2.0 for Forest Green and 1.9 for Boreham Wood. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score in 68% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Forest Green 41%, draw 22%, Boreham Wood 37%.
Both teams to score: yes (68%) at 1.42.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 68% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Forest Green 2–1 Boreham Wood. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Forest Green41%fair 2.44 · @2.25
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @3.55
Boreham Wood37%fair 2.73 · @2.70
3.85Expected goals
1.98Forest Green xG
1.87Boreham Wood xG
68%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–18%
2–18%
1–27%
2–27%
3–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Forest Green 2.0 – 1.9 Boreham Wood expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Forest Green vs Boreham Wood?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Forest Green vs Boreham Wood?
On our numbers Forest Green have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Boreham Wood 37%.
How many goals will there be in Forest Green vs Boreham Wood?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Forest Green vs Boreham Wood?
Our predicted score is Forest Green 2–1 Boreham Wood, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Forest Green vs Boreham Wood?
Forest Green vs Boreham Wood (National League) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at The New Lawn.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
