Playing at their own ground is safe and nice for Edmonton, but Forge are fully set and able to win this one. What happens today?
- Edmonton have the fewest points from losing position (2) in Premier League
- Forge have the fewest conceded goals (22) in Premier League
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Premier League game only four days ago. That game was also an away game, at York9. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.
It should be mentioned that Forge play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Forge on grass are 15 victories, 8 draws and 10 defeats from 33 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 40-37. You can compare this with overall results below.
Edmonton form and stats
4-4-5 (win-draw-lost) are the Premier League numbers at home for Edmonton so far this season.
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Edmonton, who played 3-3 against Valour. That match was also played at this venue (Clarke Field). Opportunity lost for Edmonton in the Valour match as a lead 3-0 was lost and what looked like a victory ended in a draw. As you can tell by the result above, the goals flowed freely in the previous game and the stadium rocked. Could there be another goal fest today?
Prior to that, an away loss at Pacific.Edmonton has scored 19 league goals at home this season, in 13 matches. On the other hand, Edmonton have conceded 18 goals.
Forge form and stats
As the visiting team in Premier League matches, Forge, who have the fewest conceded goals (22) in Premier League, have produced an overall stat of 8-1-4 so far. Forge love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.
Two travels in a row for Forge, whose manager B. Smyrniotis could celebrate last time after the Premier League win against York9.
Prior to that result Forge won their away game at York9. The scoreline was 2-1.The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Cavalry in just three days.
The visiting Forge have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 16 goals from 13 games. Forge are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 11 times in 13 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The two teams involved played each other earlier on this campaign: Forge - Edmonton 1-0. As for the last eight games between these two teams, there's three Edmonton victories, one draw and four Forge wins. Over/under statistics; one of these games ended with three goals or more, seven matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  E. Ongaro 11 goals |  M. Babouli 7 goals | W. Pacius 6 goals |
Edmonton missing players
Forge missing players
| Edmonton | Forge | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 27 | 13 | 2 | Played | P | 5 | 13 | 26 |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 12 | 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 33 | 19 | 2 | Scored | S | 5 | 16 | 39 |
| 41 | 18 | 4 | Conceded | C | 2 | 11 | 22 |
| 96% | 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 80% | 92% | 96% |
| 74% | 69% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 40% | 62% | 73% |
| 48% | 46% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 20% | 38% | 42% |
| 26% | 31% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 15% | 19% |
| 15% | 23% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| 63% | 62% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 31% | 35% |
| 15% | 23% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 80% | 46% | 42% |
| 26% | 23% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 40% | 31% | 27% |
| 4.3 | 5.1 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6.8 | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8.9 | 8.8 | 10 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.6 | 9.1 | 11 |
| 4 | 4.5 | 5.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.4 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| 31% | 33% | 18% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 42% | 33% | 33% |
| 8.8 | 6.2 | 6 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 6.8 | 8 | 7.7 |
| 4.3 | 3.2 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
- Edmonton have the fewest points from losing position (2) in Premier League
- Forge have the fewest conceded goals (11) away in Premier League
- Forge have the fewest conceded goals (22) in Premier League
- Forge have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (11) in Premier League
- Forge have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (11) in Premier League
- Forge have the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Premier League
- Forge have the most clean sheets (11) in Premier League
- Forge have the most clean sheets (6) away in Premier League
- Forge have the most points (25) away in Premier League
- Forge have the the best goal difference (+17) in Premier League
- Forge have the the best goal difference (+5) away in Premier League
- Forge is in the best form (4-1-1) in Premier League
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Forge | 26 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 39 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 50 |
| 2 | Cavalry | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 33 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 47 |
| 3 | Pacific | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 47 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 45 |
| 4 | York9 | 28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 35 | 39 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 24 | -4 | 36 |
| 5 | Valour | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 38 | 36 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 24 | 2 | 35 |
| 6 | HFX Wanderers | 28 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 28 | 34 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 21 | -6 | 35 |
| 7 | Atletico Ottawa | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 30 | 47 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 26 | -17 | 26 |
| 8 | Edmonton | 27 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 33 | 41 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 23 | -8 | 25 |