Statistical Preview: Iron vs Forest Green Rovers

Both sides come into this fixture sitting in the National League play-off spots. Scunthorpe currently sit 6th and have won four of their last five games, while Forest Green, one place above them, have won only one of their last five.

Andy’s Bet Club’s football analyst will take a closer look at Forest Green’s recent clash with Altrincham to see what the statistics suggest about how they might set up against Scunthorpe.

Forest Green Rovers vs Altrincham

Forest Green were by far the stronger side in the game, with more possession and 22 shots created. They also had a much higher xG (expected goals) of 1.66 compared to Altrincham’s 0.21.

The home side were also dominant when it came to duels. They won more aerial duels (56%), defensive duels (61%), offensive duels (43%), as well as loose ball duels (52%).

Both sides found the majority of their success in attack in a specific area of the pitch. Forest Green had 37 attacks down their left-hand side and created 58% of their xG from here. In comparison, Altrincham created 76% of their xG from their right flank.

Final Thoughts

Forest Green have scored 46 goals in the league so far, but they have been underperforming in front of goal as they have created an xG of 56.74, which is the 2nd-best in the league.

Scunthorpe will need to be aware of the threat Forest Green pose from wide areas, with them having the 2nd-most crosses in the league so far (634) and the most balls into their opposition’s six-yard box (100).

It is likely to be a game played at a high intensity as both teams have had strong pressing statistics this season. Scunthorpe have had a PPDA (Passes per Defensive Action) of 9.85 and Forest Green have had a PPDA of 8.74.

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