Pontypridd Town vs Afan Lido: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:30 WAT, Friday 11 September: Pontypridd Town v Afan Lido in the FAW Championship, played at USW Sports Park. In the table, Pontypridd Town are 1st, leading the league, on 27 points after 13 matches; Afan Lido are 7th (upper half) with 18.
Current form
Pontypridd Town, last 5: DWWWW Their latest outing: 4–4 draw with Swansea University, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.8 a game lately.
Afan Lido, last 5: LDLWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Baglan Dragons, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Pontypridd Town, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.2 for Afan Lido.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Pontypridd Town 2.7 xG, Afan Lido 1.7 xG – a total near 4.4. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 82% and GG at 70%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Pontypridd Town 57%, draw 20%, Afan Lido 23%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Pontypridd Town 2–1 Afan Lido. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Pontypridd Town57%fair 1.74 · @1.67
Draw20%fair 5.10 · @3.70
Afan Lido23%fair 4.37 · @3.90
4.42Expected goals
2.69Pontypridd Town xG
1.73Afan Lido xG
70%Both score
82%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
3–17%
2–27%
3–26%
1–16%
1–25%
From our goals model: Pontypridd Town 2.7 – 1.7 Afan Lido 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✗
57%
1.74
1.67
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.24
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
70%
1.43
1.44
Draw no bet
Pontypridd Town (draw no bet)✗
72%
1.40
–
Asian handicap
Afan Lido +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
93%
1.07
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
64%
1.55
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
–
First team to score
Pontypridd Town to score first✗
60%
1.66
–
Half-time result
Pontypridd Town ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.18
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Pontypridd Town / FT Pontypridd Town✗
38%
2.61
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
13.27
–
Recent results
Pontypridd Town – last 6
DWWWWL
28 Aug
@ Swansea University
4–4
D
21 Aug
vs Trethomas Bluebirds
2–1
W
15 Aug
@ Cardiff Draconians
4–1
W
7 Aug
vs Pontardawe Town
3–2
W
1 Aug
@ Treowen Stars
3–2
W
27 Mar
vs Trefelin
1–3
L
2.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Afan Lido – last 6
LDLWLW
4 Sep
@ Baglan Dragons
1–2
L
31 Aug
vs Ynyshir Albions
0–0
D
28 Aug
@ Trethomas Bluebirds
2–5
L
21 Aug
vs Pontardawe Town
1–0
W
14 Aug
@ Carmarthen Town
1–3
L
7 Aug
vs Llantwit Major
5–0
W
1.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Pontypridd Town and Afan Lido.
What is the prediction for Pontypridd Town vs Afan Lido?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Pontypridd Town vs Afan Lido?
On our numbers Pontypridd Town have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Afan Lido 23%.
How many goals will there be in Pontypridd Town vs Afan Lido?
We expect about 4.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 82% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Pontypridd Town vs Afan Lido?
Our predicted score is Pontypridd Town 2–1 Afan Lido, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.4 goals in total.
When is Pontypridd Town vs Afan Lido?
Pontypridd Town vs Afan Lido (FAW Championship) kicks off on Friday 11 September 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at USW Sports Park.
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.