| HFX Wanderers wins | Draw | Forge wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2.876 | 3.2 | 2.28 |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Friday, July 25, 2025, 6 PM EDT
- Venue: Wanderers Grounds, Halifax, Canada
- Competition: Canadian Premier League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| HFX Wanderers FC vs Forge FC | Friday, July 25, 2025, 6 PM EDT |
| HFX Wanderers FC odds | +183 |
| Forge FC odds | +124 |
| Draw | +214 |
| Over 2 | -222 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
HFX Wanderers FC vs Forge FC Preview and Team News
HFX Wanderers FC Team News
HFX are going through a poor run of form, having lost their last two outings, and will have to pull their socks up quickly.
Still, they sit third in the league table with 24 points to their name and could end up being one of the challengers for the title by the end of the season.
⚓️ Full Time from Ottawa ⏰
The Wanderers head back home for a Friday night meeting with Forge FC 🔨 #TogetherFromAways #COYW pic.twitter.com/B9Tf8Ab8mj
— Halifax Wanderers FC (@HFXWanderersFC) July 19, 2025
The Wanderers have won just two out of their last five matches, scoring and conceding seven goals during that stretch. In their previous game, a 0-2 defeat to Atletico Ottawa, HFX held 47% possession and even took 13 shots, but to no avail.
Perhaps most concerning was that only one of those efforts was on target, failing to seriously test the Ottawa defense. Manager Patrice Gheisar will look to address those issues and apply the lessons learned against Forge. Luckily, HFX don’t have any major injuries in their squad.
HFX Wanderers FC predicted lineup vs Forge FC (4-2-3-1): Yesli; Pearlman, Meilleur-Giguère, Sow, Timoteo; Callegari, Johnston; Bahamboula, Telfer, Rea; Coimbra.
Forge FC Team News
Forge, who are currently ranked second in the league table, don’t have any major injury concerns, just like their opponents.
The team tend to build from the back, and this was evident in their recent 2-0 win over Pacific. Though it took two late goals (including a penalty from Nimick in the 78th minute) for them to win that match, Forge dominated the possession stats with 52% of the ball and took 11 shots in total, five of which were on target.
road match 🔜
🗓️ | Friday, July 25
🕦 | 6:00 PM ET
🆚 | Halifax Wanderers FC
🏟️ | The Wanderers Grounds
🖥️ | @onesoccer pic.twitter.com/ix5EN4IYky— Forge FC (@ForgeFCHamilton) July 21, 2025
Their midfield was especially impressive, recording an 86% pass accuracy by the end of the evening, much to the delight of the home crowd. Coach Haralambos Smyrniotis prefers a rather unusual 4-1-4-1 formation, which they’re also expected to use against HFX.
Forge FC predicted lineup vs HFX Wanderers (4-1-4-1): Koleilat; Jevremovic, Achinioti-Jonsson, Nimick, Rama; Paton; Massunda, Bekker, Borges, Ampomah; Wright.
HFX Wanderers FC vs Forge FC Prediction
- Pick: Forge to win or draw
- Odds: -323 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: HFX Wanderers FC 1-2 Forge FC
We expect Forge to either win or draw this clash since they have the upper hand over their opponents. The club have gone unbeaten in their last 18 matches and, notably, sit atop the CPL’s away table. They’ve won four of their seven outings on the road.
In the last three games played between HFX and Forge, the latter have been undefeated, with two wins and a draw. The visitors have been comprehensive in their attack throughout the league season and have consistently shown more quality than their opponents in the final third.
HFX Wanderers FC vs Forge FC Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -135 (20Bet)
We expect to see both teams get on the scoresheet in this game, as each side boasts strong attacking talent. For HFX, Coimbra will be the main player to watch out for in the final third. He’s currently ranked third in the CPL top goal scorers this season with seven goals.
Forge’s Brian Wright is right behind him, sitting fourth with the same tally (7). Nimick, who currently has three assists to his name, will be closely shadowed by HFX’s Probo, who also has assisted his teammates on three occasions this season. However, the latter will be expected to come off the bench for the Wanderers and not start immediately.
HFX Wanderers FC vs Forge FC Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- OneSoccer (USA)
- TSN, OneSoccer (Canada)
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