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Barnet vs Forest Green

The Hive Stadium, London7 April 2018 at 15:00
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Referee: Nick Kinseley

Match Events

Barnet
Forest Green
Kick Off
A. Nicholls

assist: S. Coulthirst

45+3′
Half Time
Alex Nicholls48′
John Akinde50′
58′
A. BrayR. Brown
60′Isaiah Osbourne
64′Dale Bennett
64′
L. CollinsC. Clements
J. AkindeJ. Payne
70′
74′
H. HollisD. Wishart
A. NichollsC. Clough
75′
C. WestonW. Fonguck
80′
83′Farrend Rawson
84′Chris Clements
Joe Payne86′
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Barnet deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Forest Green's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Barnet field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Forest Green's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Barnet start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Forest Green averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

BarnetPosition StrengthForest Green
Barnet
21GoalkeeperC. Ross
6DefenderM. Nelson
2DefenderR. Brindley
13DefenderD. Tutonda
8MidfielderC. Weston
7MidfielderR. Watson
17MidfielderN. Kyei
9MidfielderJ. Akinde
26MidfielderD. Sweeney
23ForwardA. Nicholls
11ForwardS. Coulthirst
Forest Green
1GoalkeeperB. Collins
5DefenderL. Collins
2DefenderD. Bennett
16DefenderG. Gunning
20DefenderF. Rawson
32MidfielderH. Hollis
34MidfielderI. Osbourne
8MidfielderD. Grubb
31MidfielderA. Bray
26ForwardR. Reid
9ForwardC. Doidge

Match Summary

Barnet defeated Forest Green 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by A. Nicholls 45′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Barnet made 3 substitutions, Forest Green made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Barnet vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Barnet
4
wins
Drawn
2
Forest Green
1
wins
Total goals
18 · 2.6/match
Both scored
5/7 · 71%
Over 2.5
5/7 · 71%

Recent Form

Barnet

WWWWWD

Forest Green

LWLWDW

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Barnet1wins
1draws2 meetings
Forest Green0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (46%) — the odds may underestimate Barnet.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 46.4%Draw 30.4%Away 27.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.133.203.40
Max2.203.393.89
Market favourite:Barnet · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market45.6%29.5%24.9%
Public market45.4%28.7%25.9%

Barnet vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Barnet
Result vs. Market: Barnet (46%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BarnetHalf-time:10Forest Green
8Shots15
4Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
07/04/18Barnet1–0Forest Green2.16/3.29/3.68
05/08/17Forest Green2–2Barnet2.19/3.47/3.46

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Barnet

W 168D 151L 233
Over 2.550
Goals scored655

Away Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026