Atlético Ottawa vs Forge FC Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 25/05/2024

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Atlético Ottawa vs Forge FC. Shape of the Teams

A clash between giants, this tie is going to set apart two top teams from the Canadian Premier League. 

For the first time in a long time, Forge FC is not the absolute favourite, having suffered a surprising defeat to Vancouver, their only domestic loss in ages. The Hamilton-based team quickly found their way back to victory, defeating Montreal in the Canadian Championship (2-1). 

Ottawa sits four points ahead of Forge in the CPL, but the capital-based team has also played one match more. Pacific is the second team in the standings – with Ottawa currently leading and Forge dropping to third place.

Atlético Ottawa looks set for a strong season, having last lost only a game in October, against York United (0-1). They also won in their last encounter against Pacific FC, a direct competitor. 

The Ottleti have started the season on a high note, showing that their multiple transfers are paying off – could they finally dethrone Forge FC? 

However, Forge FC’s experience is undeniable – they won’t go out without a fight. They remain the most-crowned team in the league, and against Pacific FC (1-0), Ottawa showed that they still struggle against organized defences.

If there is one team with a clear methodology, it is Forge FC. A victory would be huge for the team and would create a significant gap between the two teams. Ottawa can also count on home support, making this matchup even more intriguing.

Atlético Ottawa vs Forge FC Info

• Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, 25 May, 3:00 PM EDT
• Stadium: Estadio TD Place
• Location: Ottawa, Canada
• Last match: Forge FC – Atlético Ottawa: 0-1 (October 7, 2023, CPL)

Atlético Ottawa vs Forge FC, Prediction, Odds

• Pick: Forge FC victory
• Odds: +179 (Tonybet)

While recent form suggests an Ottawa victory, the young team might not be ready to face a giant like Forge FC. Despite their last encounter ending in an Ottawa triumph, history is unlikely to repeat itself. 

Throughout their long history of clashes, Forge FC has dominated the rivalry. In more than ten encounters, Atlético has only won twice. The natural counterargument is that Ottawa’s investment would lead them to victory, but the reality is that Ottawa still struggles to completely dominate its games.

Against Montreal (2-1), Forge showed what they do best: control the game without the ball. Noticeably, Forge FC tailors its approach to each opponent rather than sticking to a single strategy.

In the victory against Montreal, the Canadian champions showed that they could win with only 31% ball possession. Although this is hardly sustainable, it worked – and this isn’t the first time.

However, against other teams, Forge sometimes prefers to dominate possession – holding up to 60% in some cases. This pragmatic approach allows for surprises and varied strategies, explaining why they rarely lose. Furthermore, most teams have drawn or lost against Forge besides their recent defeat. A reason for this is that Forge FC’s expertise allows them to score goals even when they are under pressure.

In many ways, Forge FC is the antithesis and archenemy of Atlético Ottawa. Ottawa excels at maintaining momentum and possession but often falters after the first 20 minutes when they don’t have the upper hand.

Forge FC is likely to concede possession but not space. It’s common for experienced champions to allow younger rivals to overextend, creating opportunities for counter-attacks. It would hardly be surprising if this were Forge FC’s game plan this weekend against Ottawa.

Atlético Ottawa vs Forge FC Betting Tip

• Pick: Forge FC to open the score
• Odds: TBC (Tonybet) 

Atlético Ottawa might be favourites, but they have not been prolific in front of goal. Often, they lead by a narrow margin, typically scoring just one goal.

Although this might be enough against Pacific FC, it proved insufficient against Vancouver. Therefore, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Forge exploit their weaknesses in the second half, when the hosts will likely have more energy than their younger counterparts.

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