Forge vs Atlético Ottawa Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Analysis

Forge host Atlético Ottawa at Tim Hortons Field on 12 September 2026 in the Canadian Premier League Group Stage. The match kicks off at 23:00 UTC and brings together two sides currently occupying the upper positions in the 2026 standings, with Forge sitting 2nd on 42 points and Atlético Ottawa 3rd on 34 points. With both teams firmly in the top half, this fixture could have a direct impact on the race for playoff seeding and overall title ambitions.

From a league context perspective, Forge have combined a strong attack with one of the tighter defenses in the division, boasting a +15 goal difference from 30 scored and 15 conceded over 20 matches. Atlético Ottawa, by contrast, have been more volatile, scoring and conceding 34 goals in 21 games for a neutral goal difference. Against this backdrop, the Forge vs Atlético Ottawa stats and head-to-head history suggest a competitive matchup where home advantage and defensive solidity may prove decisive.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a closely contested series between Forge and Atlético Ottawa across league and playoff meetings.

Previous meetings: 5
Forge wins: 2
Draws: 1
Atlético Ottawa wins: 2

Forge vs Atlético Ottawa Timeline & Historical Context

The Forge vs Atlético Ottawa timeline in competitive action is compact but already features decisive league and knockout clashes. All five recorded meetings have come in the Canadian Premier League, spread across Regular Season, Group Stage, and Semi-finals ties, underlining how frequently these clubs cross paths in meaningful situations.

The earliest match in the current dataset took place on 17 August 2025 at Tim Hortons Field in the Regular Season - 19 round. Forge made home advantage count with a 2-0 victory after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result set an early tone for Forge’s strength in Hamilton. On 21 September 2025, the teams met again at TD Place Stadium in Regular Season - 24. Atlético Ottawa led 1-0 at the break and the match finished Atlético Ottawa 1-1 Forge, showing Ottawa’s ability to compete at home while Forge found a way to take a point on the road.

The rivalry intensified on 26 October 2025 in the Semi-finals at Tim Hortons Field. In a high-stakes playoff encounter, Forge and Atlético Ottawa were level 1-1 at half-time, but Atlético Ottawa edged the tie 2-1 by full time, a significant away win in knockout football. Moving into the 2026 season, Forge responded strongly. On 4 April 2026, in the Group Stage at Tim Hortons Field, Forge led 1-0 at half-time and closed out a convincing 2-0 home victory. Most recently, on 24 May 2026 at TD Place Stadium in another Group Stage clash, Atlético Ottawa reversed the script, winning 2-1 after a goalless first half. Overall, the history points to a finely balanced matchup with both sides capable of winning home and away.

Forge vs Atlético Ottawa Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how evenly matched these teams have been, with only a narrow edge in goals for Forge.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Forge 8 - 5 Atlético Ottawa
Average Goals per Match: Forge 1.60 vs Atlético Ottawa 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

At Tim Hortons Field: 3 matches played here — Forge won 2 (as home side), Atlético Ottawa won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
At TD Place Stadium: 2 matches played here — Atlético Ottawa won 1 (as home side), Forge won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Forge vs Atlético Ottawa Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Forge vs Atlético Ottawa last results in recent competitive fixtures:

24 May 2026: Atlético Ottawa 2-1 Forge (Half-time: 0-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
4 April 2026: Forge 2-0 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Group Stage
26 October 2025: Forge 1-2 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 1-1) – Canadian Premier League Semi-finals
21 September 2025: Atlético Ottawa 1-1 Forge (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 24
17 August 2025: Forge 2-0 Atlético Ottawa (Half-time: 1-0) – Canadian Premier League Regular Season - 19

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Forge Matches Results and Stats

Forge’s recent form, viewed across their 2026 season to date, reflects a side with a clear winning habit and a strong defensive base. They have won 13 of 20 league matches, drawing 3 and losing 4, with 30 goals scored and only 15 conceded. At Tim Hortons Field, Forge have been particularly reliable: 7 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 defeat from 10 home games, scoring 14 and conceding only 6. Their season-long form line, which includes multiple winning streaks, underlines a team that generally controls matches and limits opposition chances.

Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 13, Draw 3, Lose 4

Last 5 Atlético Ottawa Matches Results and Stats

Atlético Ottawa’s season to date has been more uneven but still competitive, with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 7 defeats from 21 matches. They have produced 34 goals while conceding 34, highlighting a more open style with higher-scoring games at both ends. At TD Place Stadium they have been strong (7 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss), but away from home the picture changes: 3 wins, 1 draw, and 6 defeats, with 13 goals scored and 21 conceded. That away record suggests vulnerability on the road, especially against top-tier opposition like Forge.

Recent Results Summary: season to date – Win 10, Draw 4, Lose 7

Historical Statistical Verdict

Putting the Forge vs Atlético Ottawa stats together, the historical and seasonal indicators lean slightly towards Forge, particularly at Tim Hortons Field. The head-to-head record is balanced in terms of wins (2 each and 1 draw), but Forge hold a three-goal edge overall and have scored at a higher rate of 1.60 goals per game compared to Atlético Ottawa’s 1.00. At Forge’s home ground, the hosts have taken 2 wins from 3 meetings, including a clean-sheet victory in the most recent league encounter there. When combined with Forge’s strong 2026 home record and Atlético Ottawa’s negative away differential, the trends suggest Forge enter this Group Stage clash with a statistical advantage, even though past results confirm that Atlético Ottawa have the quality to take points both home and away.

Forge vs Atlético Ottawa H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.