Forward Madison 62%Draw 22%NY Cosmos 15%Expected goals 2.12 – 0.93
78%
Betarazi pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Picks by market
ResultForward Madison to win ✓62% · @1.55
Double chanceForward Madison or draw ✓85% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.11
Forward Madison vs NY Cosmos: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 21 June the USL League One brings Forward Madison against NY Cosmos at Breese Stevens Field. Kick-off: 01:00 WAT. In the table, Forward Madison are 4th, among the top four, on 56 points after 32 matches; NY Cosmos are 16th (in the drop zone) with 27. There are 29 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Forward Madison, last 5: DWLLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Fort Wayne, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
NY Cosmos, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to One Knoxville, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Forward Madison, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.5 for NY Cosmos.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Forward Madison 2.1 xG, NY Cosmos 0.9 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 57% for three or more goals, 56% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Forward Madison 62%, draw 22%, NY Cosmos 15%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Forward Madison 2–0 NY Cosmos. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Forward Madison62%fair 1.60 · @1.55
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.80
NY Cosmos15%fair 6.53 · @5.20
3.05Expected goals
2.12Forward Madison xG
0.93NY Cosmos xG
56%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
1–010%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Forward Madison 2.1 – 0.9 NY Cosmos expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Forward Madison to win✓
62%
1.60
1.55
Double chance
Forward Madison or draw✓
85%
1.18
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.78
1.70
Draw no bet
Forward Madison (draw no bet)✓
80%
1.25
–
Asian handicap
Forward Madison -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.54
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.76
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
65%
1.55
1.42
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
First team to score
Forward Madison to score first✓
66%
1.51
–
Half-time result
Forward Madison ahead at half-time✓
47%
2.12
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Forward Madison / FT Forward Madison✓
42%
2.38
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.11
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Recent results
Forward Madison – last 6
DWLLWL
18 Jun
vs Fort Wayne
1–1
D
14 Jun
vs Boise
5–1
W
7 Jun
@ Indy Eleven
0–2
L
4 Jun
@ Greenville Triumph
0–1
L
30 May
vs Corpus Christi
3–0
W
24 May
@ Charlotte Independence
1–3
L
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
NY Cosmos – last 6
LLLLLW
14 Jun
@ One Knoxville
1–3
L
7 Jun
vs Hartford Athletic
1–4
L
31 May
@ Sarasota Paradise
1–2
L
28 May
vs Union Omaha
1–2
L
24 May
@ Alta
0–4
L
16 May
@ Westchester SC
3–2
W
1.2Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Forward Madison and NY Cosmos.
What is the prediction for Forward Madison vs NY Cosmos?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Forward Madison vs NY Cosmos?
On our numbers Forward Madison have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 22% and NY Cosmos 15%.
How many goals will there be in Forward Madison vs NY Cosmos?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Forward Madison vs NY Cosmos?
Our predicted score is Forward Madison 2–0 NY Cosmos, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Forward Madison vs NY Cosmos?
Forward Madison vs NY Cosmos (USL League One) kicks off on Sunday 21 June 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time) at Breese Stevens Field.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
