Chesham vs Forest Green Prediction & Tips, 17 Oct 2026

FA Cup · 15:00
FT
21%
23%
56%
0
vs[0-0]
Forest
0
Best PickLadbrokesGreen1.79
Ladbrokes
1
4.80↓
Ladbrokes
X
4.37↓
Ladbrokes
2
1.79↓

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Final Result

CheshamC
Chesham
0 : 0
[0-0]
ForestGreen
Forest GreenFG
50%Possession50%
0Shots on Target6
2Corners9
Yellow Cards
Contents

Our Prediction

CheshamForest Green
21%23%Draw56%
Top scorelines
1-2

Expected scoreline: 1-2.

Match Facts

Competition
FA Cup
Date
Sat 17 Oct
Kick-off
15:00
Stadium
The Meadow, Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Capacity
5,000

Where to watch Emirates FA Cup highlights

Emirates FA Cup highlights are shown in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Whether Chesham vs Forest Green is included depends on the broadcasters.

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Match Preview

This FA Cup fixture pits Chesham against Forest Green in a high-stakes tactical battle. Our performance modeling evaluates underlying metrics, expected goals, and tactical setups to provide a complete analytical preview of this crucial knockout encounter.

Forest Green enters as the higher-ranked side, but Chesham boasts strong home resilience. Expect a tight, fiercely contested cup tie with tactical discipline.

  • Forest Green averages 1.8 goals per match.
  • Chesham maintains a 40% clean sheet rate at home.
  • First-half scoring frequency favors the visitors.
  • Foul counts trend above league averages in cup games.

Chesham relies on compact defensive blocks and rapid counter-attacks. Forest Green exhibits superior possession metrics and high pressing efficiency, creating frequent box entries.

High-Efficiency Tactical Setup: Forest Green operating in a 4-3-3. Defensive Vulnerability Insight: Chesham wide areas. High-Impact Substitution: late winger injection.

Head to Head

Chesham
0
Draws
0
Last 1
Forest Green
1
0%100%

Previous Meetings

  • 20/10/2026FA Cup
    Forest Green5 - 0Chesham

Historical data shows limited prior meetings, reflecting their differing divisional trajectories over recent seasons.

Key Stats

xG: 1.15 vs 1.65 | Goals: 1.2 vs 1.8 | Shots: 9.5 vs 14.2

Odds

Chesham4.3621% implied
Draw4.0823% implied
Forest Green1.6256% implied

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Cards and Corners

StatCheshamForest Green
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
4
7

Moderate disciplinary outlook with physical duels expected in central midfield zones. Corner metrics favor Forest Green.

Verdict

Forest Green's superior squad depth and tactical fluidity should secure progression, though Chesham will test their defensive resolve throughout.

FAQ

Who is favored to win?

Forest Green holds a statistically higher win probability based on recent performance metrics.

Where can I watch Emirates FA Cup highlights?

Emirates FA Cup highlights are shown in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Whether Chesham vs Forest Green is included depends on the broadcasters.

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