Hartlepool United vs Forest Green Rovers predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Hartlepool

Forest Green

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Hartlepool United hosts Forest Green Rovers on April 18, 2026, in a key matchup in the English National League. The home side has struggled recently, managing to secure only one win in their last five matches. This lack of form could impact their confidence as they look to exploit home advantage against a resurgent Forest Green Rovers.

In contrast, Forest Green Rovers have demonstrated a marked improvement, winning three of their last five encounters. Their recent performance indicates a well-organized squad capable of maintaining pressure and capitalizing on chances. The team’s tactical flexibility may pose a significant challenge for Hartlepool, who will need to tighten their defensive arrangements to prevent counterattacks.

Betting odds reflect a competitive matchup with Hartlepool deemed the underdogs at 3.07, while Forest Green stands favored at 2.13. Model projections suggest a 29.6% chance of a Hartlepool win, a 25.9% probability of a draw, and a 44.4% likelihood for an away victory. With a predicted final score of 1-1 based on current trends, both teams will view this match as critical in their respective campaigns. As both sides battle for points, expect a closely contested match with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Hartlepool
30%		 Draw
26.4%		 Forest Green
43.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 3.19 3.55 2.12
betsson 3.05 3.55 2.12
MarathonBet 3.12 3.42 2.06
WilliamHill 3.1 3.3 2.1
Pinnacle 2.93 3.61 2.18

Latest Results

11.04.26 Boreham Wood – Hartlepool United – 3:0
06.04.26 Hartlepool United – Rochdale AFC – 0:0
03.04.26 Scunthorpe United – Hartlepool United – 0:0
31.03.26 Wealdstone – Hartlepool United – 7:0
25.03.26 Morecambe – Hartlepool United – 2:3		 11.04.26 Forest Green Rovers – Braintree Town – 3:1
06.04.26 Truro City – Forest Green Rovers – 1:1
03.04.26 Forest Green Rovers – Brackley Town – 4:0
28.03.26 Eastleigh FC – Forest Green Rovers – 2:4
25.03.26 Tamworth – Forest Green Rovers – 1:0

Facts

  • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 9 and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ National League (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
  • Recent performances by Hartlepool have been up and down (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Forest Green is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Recently, Hartlepool has had a series of away games.
  • Forest Green will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hartlepool won 0 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 3:7. (average 0.6:1.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Hartlepool won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 2:4. (average 1:2).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.09.25 Forest Green Rovers – Hartlepool United – 1:0
    05.05.25 Hartlepool United – Forest Green Rovers – 1:1
    28.09.24 Forest Green Rovers – Hartlepool United – 1:0
    09.04.22 Forest Green Rovers – Hartlepool United – 1:1
    20.11.21 Hartlepool United – Forest Green Rovers – 1:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 York City 44 32 8 4 110:40 70 104
    2 Rochdale 44 32 6 6 85:39 46 102
    3 Carlisle 44 27 8 9 83:51 32 89
    4 Boreham Wood 44 25 9 10 91:58 33 84
    5 Scunthorpe 44 23 12 9 76:60 16 81
    6 Forest Green 44 22 12 10 76:50 26 78
    7 Southend 42 20 12 10 70:40 30 72
    8 FC Halifax 44 19 10 15 66:60 6 67
    9 Hartlepool 43 16 14 13 47:52 -5 62
    10 Woking 43 15 14 14 66:53 13 59
    11 Tamworth 44 16 10 18 57:69 -12 58
    12 Wealdstone 43 15 9 19 64:70 -6 54
    13 Solihull Moors 43 13 13 17 67:68 -1 52
    14 Boston Utd 43 13 13 17 56:65 -9 52
    15 Altrincham 44 15 6 23 50:63 -13 51
    16 Yeovil 44 15 6 23 47:61 -14 51
    17 Gateshead 44 14 8 22 53:84 -31 50
    18 Sutton 44 11 14 19 58:76 -18 47
    19 Aldershot 43 13 7 23 68:81 -13 46
    20 Eastleigh 44 12 10 22 55:79 -24 46
    21 Brackley Town ✔ 44 9 12 23 38:71 -33 39
    22 Morecambe ✔ 44 9 11 24 66:95 -29 38
    23 Braintree ✔ 44 8 12 24 36:69 -33 36
    24 Truro ✔ 44 7 10 27 40:71 -31 31

    English National League Outrights

    1. York City: 1.31 (72.56%)

    2. Rochdale: 3.45 (27.44%)

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