Canadian Premier LeagueCanadian Premier League
Sunday, 26 July 2026Last updated 08:38
York United

York United

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DL
13
Full time
Forge

Forge

Away
D
York Lions Stadium
GoalVio prediction
55% confidence
Forge(55%)
Most likely exact score0-1
Win probability
York United
25%
Draw
20%
Forge
55%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
York United
18
Forge
34
Defence
York United
14
Forge
66
Momentum
York United
17
Forge
33
Danger (xG)
York United
0.45
Forge
0.90
Both teams to score
No

The model projects 1.18 xG for York United and 2.64 xG for Forge — meaningful and strong attacking threat respectively. Both sides are generating enough chance quality to make scoring a realistic expectation, which is the primary driver of the BTTS projection.The projected 1-2 scoreline reflects both teams contributing to the goal tally. Even with York United holding the stronger xG profile, the opposition's strong attacking output is sufficient to keep BTTS in play.

Over 2.5 goals
No

The model projects a combined xG of 3.83 — high attacking volume for this fixture. A combined xG above 2.5 is the model's primary signal that the match is likely to produce more than two goals, and this fixture clears that threshold.The projected 1-2 scoreline clears the 2.5-goal threshold — 3 goals in the most likely outcome. With both sides generating high xG, multiple scoreline combinations in the probability grid exceed 2.5 goals.

xG for (York United)
0.45
avg per match
xG for (Forge)
0.90
avg per match
xG against (York United)
2.25
avg per match
xG against (Forge)
0.90
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
York UnitedYork United
DL
ForgeForge
DWWW

Probability breakdown

55% confidence
York United25%
Draw20%
Forge55%

Forge leads with 55% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

Forge Backed to Win — Model Projects 0-1

York United host Forge in Canadian Premier League. York United have recorded LLLLDL in recent matches while Forge arrive with a run of WWWDWW.

Key factors

: 🎯 xG Advantage The Goalvio xG model projects 2.64 expected goals for Forge against 1.18 for York United — a significant advantage that translates into a higher win probability. xG is the model's most reliable predictor of match outcomes.
: 📈 Recent Form Forge arrive in better recent form — 5 wins from 10 matches (WWWDWW) against York United's 0. Form over the last 5–6 games is one of the most predictive short-term signals in the model, capturing momentum that longer-term averages can miss.
: ⚽ Attacking Efficiency York United have averaged 0.94 goals per game recently while Forge have managed 2.04. Forge have been the more prolific side — a factor the model weighs in its Forge win projection.

Why GoalVio backs this

Forge are generating a dominant xG advantage — 2.64 projected against 1.18 for York United. xG measures the quality of chances created, not just shots. A gap of 1.46 is the clearest signal in the model that Forge are the materially more dangerous side in this fixture.

Biggest risk: The model's projection is based on averages — individual moments of quality, tactical adjustments, or set-piece situations can always override statistical trends. Forge are favoured, but football rarely follows the script exactly.

Risk factors

  • With both teams expected to score, the game could remain open until the final whistle — late goals are a real possibility.
  • Live conditions — weather, team news, and in-game momentum — can always override statistical projections.
  • The Poisson model works on averages — individual moments of quality can decide matches that data suggests should be close.

Recent form

York United

York United

D
@ Atlético Ottawa
18 Jul 2026
11
L
@ Vancouver FC
5 Jul 2026
04
Forge

Forge

D
@ Saint-Laurent
8 Jul 2026
11
W
@ Supra du Quebec
5 Jul 2026
21
W
vs Vancouver FC
1 Jul 2026
32
W
vs Supra du Quebec
13 May 2026
10

Frequently asked questions

Who will win York United vs Forge?

GoalVio's model predicts Forge to win with 55% confidence.

What is the predicted score for York United vs Forge?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 0-1.

Will both teams score in York United vs Forge?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: No — at least one team is expected to keep a clean sheet.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in York United vs Forge?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: No — fewer than 3 goals are expected.

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