Forge vs Atlético Ottawa - Canadian Premier League

Season-defining implications hang over this Canadian Premier League clash at the home ground, where Forge host Atlético Ottawa on April 4, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Both Forge and Atlético Ottawa will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Canadian Premier League. Forge have found a groove, WDLWW across their last five and operating at a win rate of 66.67% this season. On their travels the visitors have been workmanlike, LDWLW in their last five and a win rate of 45.45% to show for it. The contrast in attacking output — 1.57 versus 1.55 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Newcastle had agreed a deal worth £49m for the Switzerland international, who was a breakout star at the World Cup as he scored three goals in their run to the quarter-finals.

Set-piece efficiency and transition play often decide fixtures of this nature, and both managers will have been drilling those phases on the training ground. Rico Lewis played at right-back, but when City were in possession he tucked infield and supported the midfield pairing of Mateo Kovacic and Reijnders.

With I. Johnston leading the league's scoring charts at 7 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. St Johnstone twice gave up a lead before storming back to edge a seven-goal thriller on their Scottish Premiership return at home to Kilmarnock.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 2-2 draw is easy to envisage. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.