Our New York Cosmos vs Forward Madison FC Prediction: 3-2
New York Cosmos vs Forward Madison FC in the USA USL League One is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 19, 2026. We’re backing a 3-2 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This New York Cosmos vs Forward Madison FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
New York Cosmos's Last Match – New York Cosmos vs Charlotte Independence
Determined to maintain their recent success, New York Cosmos must win following their 3-2 USA USL League One victory against Charlotte Independence on April 3. In that match, New York Cosmos recorded 39% possession, firing 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New York Cosmos | 39% | 0 (8) | 3.07 | 76 |
 Charlotte Independence | 61% | 0 (5) | 1.33 | 111 |
Forward Madison FC's Last Match – Union Omaha vs Forward Madison FC
Forward Madison FC will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 USA USL League One defeat against Union Omaha on April 11. In that match, Forward Madison FC had 43% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Union Omaha | 57% | 5 (4) | 1.43 | 54 |
 Forward Madison FC | 43% | 5 (2) | 0.71 | 42 |
New York Cosmos vs Forward Madison FC Stats
Key Stats
| New York Cosmos | Forward Madison FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.42 | Defence Strength | 1.36 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York Cosmos are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Forward Madison FC average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.