Scunthorpe host Forest Green in the National League on Saturday 3 October, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Attis Arena. Scunthorpe are 23rd with 10 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Forest Green sit 16th on 19 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Scunthorpe's last 5: LWLLW Most recently they lost to Barrow 0–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Forest Green's last 5: DDLDW Most recently they drew with Wealdstone 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.5 for Scunthorpe and 1.6 for Forest Green. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 61% and both teams to score at 63%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Scunthorpe 36%, draw 21%, Forest Green 43%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 63% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Scunthorpe 1–1 Forest Green. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Scunthorpe36%fair 2.75 · @2.50
Draw21%fair 4.73 · @3.75
Forest Green43%fair 2.35 · @2.30
3.14Expected goals
1.50Scunthorpe xG
1.64Forest Green xG
63%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
2–18%
0–17%
2–27%
1–06%
From our goals model: Scunthorpe 1.5 – 1.6 Forest Green expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Forest Green to win
43%
2.35
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
63%
1.59
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time
39%
2.59
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Forest Green / FT Forest Green
25%
4.05
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2
9%
11.44
–
Form
Scunthorpe – last 6
LWLLWW
29 Sep
@ Barrow
0–3
L
26 Sep
vs Hartlepool
4–1
W
19 Sep
@ AFC Hornchurch
0–1
L
16 Sep
vs Boreham Wood
1–2
L
12 Sep
@ Sutton Utd
2–0
W
8 Sep
vs Nottingham Forest U21
2–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Forest Green – last 6
DDLDWW
29 Sep
vs Wealdstone
1–1
D
26 Sep
@ Sutton Utd
3–3
D
19 Sep
vs Boston United
1–3
L
15 Sep
@ Carlisle
1–1
D
12 Sep
vs Gateshead
4–0
W
5 Sep
@ AFC Hornchurch
1–0
W
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Scunthorpe and Forest Green.
What is the prediction for Scunthorpe vs Forest Green?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Scunthorpe vs Forest Green?
On our numbers Scunthorpe have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Forest Green 43%.
How many goals will there be in Scunthorpe vs Forest Green?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Scunthorpe vs Forest Green?
Our predicted score is Scunthorpe 1–1 Forest Green, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Scunthorpe vs Forest Green?
Scunthorpe vs Forest Green (National League) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Attis Arena.
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.
