| Forge wins | Draw | Pacific wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | 3.84 | 5.41 |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Friday, July 18, 2025, 7 PM EDT
- Venue: Hamilton Stadium, Hamilton, Canada
- Competition: Canadian Premier League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Forge FC vs Pacific FC | Friday, July 18, 2025, 7 PM EDT |
| Forge FC odds | -200 |
| Pacific FC odds | +430 |
| Draw | +270 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: -122/-122 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 122 $/€ |
Forge FC vs Pacific FC Preview and Team News
Forge FC Team News
Forge are just one point behind Atlético Ottawa in the league standings and trail in total goals scored, but they’ve conceded the fewest goals and remain unbeaten this season.
Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw away to league leaders Atlético Ottawa, which followed a dramatic 2-2 draw away to MLS side CF Montréal in the Canadian Championship – a result that saw them advance on aggregate. Before that, they secured a 2-1 victory over Vancouver in the league.
laser-focused 🎯@BigChiefBeef pic.twitter.com/glzc4KZldR
— Forge FC (@ForgeFCHamilton) July 15, 2025
While nominally lining up in a 4-3-3, their formation is exceptionally fluid. In the buildup phases, it switches into a 3-2-5 block as the full-backs tuck into midfield, allowing for superior numbers to progress the ball through tight corridors or execute quick wide switches.
A key component of this attack is their dominance in wide areas. Leading the CPL in crosses per game, they consistently exploit overlaps to get their full-backs and wingers into positions to make accurate deliveries into the danger zone.
Their aerial threat is multifaceted: headers from set plays, winning second balls, and goals from recycled crosses are common features of their play.
First set of games are underway! 💪@hamiltonchamber pic.twitter.com/K0FgTE6Ggw
— Forge FC (@ForgeFCHamilton) July 15, 2025
Defensively, the team adopts a compact and disciplined 4-5-1 (4-1-4-1) formation. They’ve improved their defensive performance compared to previous seasons and minimized individual mistakes. Now, they rarely lose the ball near their penalty area during buildups.
Forge FC predicted lineup vs Pacific FC (4-3-3): Koleilat; Rama, Nimick, Owolabi-Belewu, Jevremovic; Jonson, Bekker, Borges; Ampomah, Choinere, Wright.
Pacific FC Team News
After five losses and two draws in previous matches, Pacific finally secured a victory. James Merriman’s men have struggled to score since the start of the season, managing only one goal in six outings. However, in their last two encounters, things changed dramatically.
Pacific netted four goals against Vancouver and three against HFX Wanderers. The squad have begun to play more proactively in attack, resulting in the creation of more scoring opportunities near their opponents’ goal.
3 Goals, 3 Points ⚽️⚽️⚽️
A massive win in the Coast-to-Coast Derby as the Tridents’ offence is on fire 🔥#ForTheIsle pic.twitter.com/ADaKiBrfsm
— Pacific FC (@Pacificfccpl) July 13, 2025
The Tridents have established themselves as a counter-attacking team. Their last fixture was a 3-2 victory against HFX Wanderers, which followed one of the most chaotic games of the CPL season – an incredible 4-4 draw in the Salish Sea Derby against Vancouver. Before that, they suffered a narrow 1-0 away defeat to Cavalry.
The tactical trend for Pacific is clear. They’re comfortable – and even prefer – playing without the ball. They typically set up in a compact 3-4-3 defensive formation, trying to stay narrow, closing passing lanes, and forcing opponents into wide areas.
Their attacking strategy is predicated on verticality. Once possession is secured, the first thought is always to play a forward pass into the channels for their quick wingers or the central striker to run onto.
The vets vs. the young guns
The Tridents headed into the bye week with a intrasquad match during training at Prospect Lake!
Fuelled by | @arcwellhealth pic.twitter.com/2ILNn6vjJD— Pacific FC (@Pacificfccpl) July 4, 2025
Their recent high-scoring clashes against HFX and Vancouver were textbook examples of this. Even when they don’t dominate possession, their attacks remain very dangerous.
Pacific FC predicted lineup vs Forge FC (3-4-3): Melvin; Lajeunesse,
Ndom, Machado; Mukumbilwa, Daniels, Lagerfeldt, Chung; Toualy, Bustos, Heard.
Forge FC vs Pacific FC Prediction
- Pick: Forge FC to win
- Odds: -200 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Forge FC 3-1 Pacific FC
Forge have won their last three home games against Pacific. We can expect a match where the hosts control the ball for long stretches, while the visitors pose a consistent threat on the counter.
With their overall squad quality, Forge are bound to find a breakthrough, likely in the second half as Pacific begin to tire from their defensive exertions.
Forge FC vs Pacific FC Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -120 (20Bet)
Pacific are in great goalscoring form. They’ve got the speed and directness to exploit the space Forge inevitably leaves at the back. The hosts, for their part, will likely create numerous chances due to their territorial dominance. Even with their recent struggles to maintain leads, it’s hard to imagine them being kept off the scoresheet at home.
All signs point to both teams finding the back of the net. Pacific are unlikely to be shut out easily, and Forge have too much attacking quality to be silenced.
Forge FC vs Pacific FC Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- TNT (USA)
- OneSoccer (Canada
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