| Odds via Tonybet | |
| Forge FC vs Atletico Ottawa | Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2 PM EDT |
| Forge FC odds | +108 |
| Atletico Ottawa odds | +229 |
| Draw | +235 |
| Both teams to score | Yes -141, No +102 |
Forge FC vs Atletico Ottawa Preview and Team News
Forge FC Team News
Forge ended the 2025 CPL regular season on a strong note with a 3-0 home win over York United, which allowed them to finish first in the standings with an impressive haul of just two losses in 28 matches (W16, D10).
With the Hammers wrapping up the campaign as the second-best attack (51 goals scored) and the best defence (22 goals conceded), there are plenty of positives surrounding them.
None is bigger than their strong play at home, though, as they managed to turn Tim Hortons Field into an absolute fortress. Forge didn’t lose a single home game playing in the regular season (W9, D5), averaging over 2.0 goals scored per fixture.
SUNDAY on TSN and @onesoccer 🍿@ForgeFCHamilton and @atletiOttawa battle it out at Hamilton Stadium, with the opportunity to host the 2025 CPL Final on the line!#CanPL #CPLPlayoffs #RiseToTheNorth pic.twitter.com/LHqIB7UMVE
— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) October 23, 2025
They closed the regular season with four wins from their last five encounters at Tim Hortons Field, posting a clean sheet in each win and scoring at least twice in three of them.
Thus, it’s easy to like Forge’s chances ahead of this clash. They also hold the advantage of going undefeated in their two home meetings with Atletico Ottawa this season, recording a 2-2 draw on May 13 and a 2-0 win on August 17.
Forge will likely rely on their star player, Brian Wright, to get through this round. Wright finished the season as the third-best scorer in the CPL with 12 goals.
Forge FC predicted lineup vs Atletico Ottawa (3-4-3): Koleilat; Cisse, Nimick, Jevremovic; Borges, Hojabrpour, Achinioti-Jonsson, Bekker; Choiniere, Wright, Massunda.
Atletico Ottawa Team News
Atletico Ottawa closed out the 2025 CPL regular season with a 1-0 away win over HFX Wanderers. However, since Forge also won in the final round of the campaign, Ottleti had to settle for second place in the standings.
They still produced a strong performance across the board, ending the campaign as the best attack (54 goals scored) and the second-best defence (28 goals conceded). More often than not, that’s a recipe for success.
However, there are some concerns heading into this contest. Ottawa may have finished the regular season with the second-best away record in the CPL and only two defeats in 14 road matches (W7, D5, L2), but they won just once in their last four outings on enemy soil (W1, D2, L1).
Fine tuning ahead of the Championship Semi-Final 🔧⚙️
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— Atlético Ottawa (@atletiOttawa) October 23, 2025
They’ve also struggled to get positive results when visiting Forge, racking up just one win over the last two seasons here (W1, D1, L3).
If Ottawa are to secure a victory, they’ll need to outscore the Hammers – as obvious as that might sound. Trying to slow them down simply isn’t a viable tactic. Fortunately, with the CPL’s most potent attack, Ottleti are one of the few sides capable of matching Forge stride for stride in the final third. That’s where the figure of Samuel Salter comes to life, as the Atletico Ottawa striker led the league in goals with 19 during the regular season.
Atletico Ottawa predicted lineup vs Forge FC (3-4-3): Ingham; Mbomio, Abatneh, Cloutier; Antinoro, Castro, Aparicio, Santos; Rodríguez, Salter, Tabla.
Forge FC vs Atletico Ottawa Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2 PM EDT
- Stadium: Tim Hortons Field
- Location: Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Last match: Atletico Ottawa 1:1 Forge FC (September 21, 2025, Canadian Premier League)
Forge FC vs Atletico Ottawa Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Forge FC to win
- Odds: +108 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Forge FC 2-1 Atletico Ottawa
Forge are the odds-on favourites ahead of this clash, as they’ve been nearly unstoppable when playing at home this season. Even though Ottawa are a tough matchup for them on paper, the recent head-to-head record at Tim Hortons Field suggests the Hammers have enough quality to get past them once again. They already did it in the regular season.
Atletico Ottawa will need to be at their best to have a shot at pulling the upset here. However, having failed to score in two of their last three visits to Hamilton is hardly a good sign, and Forge aren’t known for giving opponents much time to settle at Tim Hortons Field. Expect the hosts to push the tempo right from the start.
Playing at a high pace suits the Hamilton-based side best, especially in a game where the stakes are at their highest. After all, it’s a win-or-go-home scenario for both clubs in this semifinal match. It promises to be a tight encounter, but Forge should have a slim-enough edge to come away with a victory in front of their fans.
Forge FC vs Atletico Ottawa Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score – yes
- Odds: -141 (Tonybet)
This semifinal will pit the only two squads that scored more than 50 goals in the 2025 CPL season against each other. That’s enough of a strong reason to believe this game could see both clubs find the back of the net.
Even if these sides were also the league’s top-ranked defences, their attacking power makes it hard to imagine a low-scoring contest. Three of their four head-to-head meetings this season also ended with both teams on the scoresheet.
Forge FC vs Atletico Ottawa: Where to Watch (Canada)
- fuboTV Canada
- OneSoccer
- Amazon Prime Video
- TSN3
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