Cardiff Draconians 39%Draw 21%Pontypridd Town 40%Expected goals 1.37 – 1.38
64%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultPontypridd Town to win ✓40% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.02
Cardiff Draconians vs Pontypridd Town: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 15 August the FAW Championship brings Cardiff Draconians against Pontypridd Town. Kick-off: 14:30 WAT. In the table, Cardiff Draconians are 14th, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 11 matches; Pontypridd Town are 1st (leading the league) with 27. There are 15 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Cardiff Draconians, last 5: DLWLL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Caerphilly Athletic, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Pontypridd Town, last 5: WWLLW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Pontardawe Town, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Pontypridd Town, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.7 for Cardiff Draconians.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cardiff Draconians 1.4 xG, Pontypridd Town 1.4 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 64%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cardiff Draconians 39%, draw 21%, Pontypridd Town 40%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (64%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cardiff Draconians 1–1 Pontypridd Town. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cardiff Draconians39%fair 2.54 · @2.62
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @3.40
Pontypridd Town40%fair 2.53 · @2.20
2.75Expected goals
1.37Cardiff Draconians xG
1.38Pontypridd Town xG
64%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–19%
1–09%
1–28%
2–18%
0–06%
From our goals model: Cardiff Draconians 1.4 – 1.4 Pontypridd Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Pontypridd Town to win✓
40%
2.53
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.56
1.44
Draw no bet
Pontypridd Town (draw no bet)✓
50%
2.00
–
Asian handicap
Cardiff Draconians +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.93
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.42
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
86%
1.17
–
First team to score
Pontypridd Town to score first
47%
2.13
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Pontypridd Town / FT Pontypridd Town✗
22%
4.62
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.02
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Recent results
Cardiff Draconians – last 6
DLWLLL
7 Aug
@ Caerphilly Athletic
0–0
D
1 Aug
@ Ynyshir Albions
0–1
L
24 Mar
vs Ynyshir Albions
4–1
W
6 Mar
@ Ammanford AFC
1–2
L
4 Mar
@ Trefelin
1–3
L
21 Feb
@ Treowen Stars
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Pontypridd Town – last 6
WWLLWL
7 Aug
vs Pontardawe Town
3–2
W
1 Aug
@ Treowen Stars
3–2
W
27 Mar
vs Trefelin
1–3
L
20 Mar
@ Trethomas Bluebirds
2–4
L
17 Mar
@ Cwmbran Celtic
5–2
W
6 Mar
vs Llantwit Major
0–4
L
2.3Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cardiff Draconians and Pontypridd Town.
What is the prediction for Cardiff Draconians vs Pontypridd Town?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Cardiff Draconians vs Pontypridd Town?
On our numbers Cardiff Draconians have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Pontypridd Town 40%.
How many goals will there be in Cardiff Draconians vs Pontypridd Town?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cardiff Draconians vs Pontypridd Town?
Our predicted score is Cardiff Draconians 1–1 Pontypridd Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Cardiff Draconians vs Pontypridd Town?
Cardiff Draconians vs Pontypridd Town (FAW Championship) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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