Forest Green 42%Draw 21%Boreham Wood 37%Expected goals 1.98 – 1.87
68%
Betarazi pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.47 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.50Odds
Picks by market
ResultForest Green to win ✗42% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @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 12.79
Forest Green vs Boreham Wood: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
12:30 WAT, Saturday 22 August: Forest Green v Boreham Wood in the National League, played at The New Lawn. In the table, Forest Green are 16th, lower half, on 19 points after 14 matches; Boreham Wood are 1st (leading the league) with 44. There are 25 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Forest Green, last 5: WWLWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Worthing, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 5. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Boreham Wood, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 5–2 win over Leeds United U21, at home. The attack is flying at 2.8 goals per game.
Momentum favours Boreham Wood, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.7 for Forest Green.
Head to head
When they last met (29 Apr 2026) it ended Boreham Wood 0–0 Forest Green.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Forest Green 2.0 xG, Boreham Wood 1.9 xG – a total near 3.9. That is an open game on paper: 68% for three or more goals, 68% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Forest Green 42%, draw 21%, Boreham Wood 37%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.42.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (68%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Forest Green 2–1 Boreham Wood. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Forest Green42%fair 2.39 · @2.25
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @3.55
Boreham Wood37%fair 2.69 · @2.70
3.85Expected goals
1.98Forest Green xG
1.87Boreham Wood xG
68%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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 42% chance of winning, the draw 21% 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.
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.