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Forest Green vs Luton

16 December 2017 at 15:00The New Lawn, Nailsworth
02
Away

Luton

Referee: Lee Swabey

Match Summary

Luton defeated Forest Green 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2017.

Rivalry since 2011

Forest Green vs Luton Head to Head Results· 8

Drawn
3
·
4
wins
Total goals
26 · 3.3/match
Both scored
6/8 · 75%
Over 2.5
5/8 · 63%

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Luton dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Forest Green0wins
0draws2 meetings
Luton2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (15%) — the odds may underestimate Luton.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 16.3%Draw 23.7%Away 64.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min5.504.001.55
Max6.624.351.57
Market favourite:Luton · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market14.7%22.4%62.9%
Public market15.6%22.5%62.0%

Forest Green vs Luton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Luton
Result vs. Market: Luton (64%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Forest GreenHalf-time:01Luton
11Shots13
6Shots on target6

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

28 Apr 201817/181.44/4.55/7.77
16 Dec 201717/186.12/4.23/1.56

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Away Record: Luton

W 96D 67L 67
Over 2.546
Goals scored339

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026