Pontypridd Town vs Aberystwyth Town: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Pontypridd Town welcome Aberystwyth Town to USW Sports Park for a FAW Championship fixture on Saturday 3 October (14:30 WAT). In the table, Pontypridd Town are 1st, leading the league, on 27 points after 13 matches; Aberystwyth Town are 2nd (among the top four) with 25. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Pontypridd Town, last 5: WLDWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Caerphilly Athletic, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.5 a game lately.
Aberystwyth Town, last 5: DWWWW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Swansea University, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Pontypridd Town 1.8 xG, Aberystwyth Town 2.2 xG – a total near 4.0. That is an open game on paper: 76% for three or more goals, 70% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Pontypridd Town 33%, draw 21%, Aberystwyth Town 46%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.50 – longer than our fair 1.44, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Pontypridd Town 1–2 Aberystwyth Town. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Pontypridd Town33%fair 3.04 · @2.70
Draw21%fair 4.83 · @3.50
Aberystwyth Town46%fair 2.15 · @2.10
4.00Expected goals
1.82Pontypridd Town xG
2.18Aberystwyth Town xG
70%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–28%
1–17%
2–27%
2–17%
1–36%
2–35%
From our goals model: Pontypridd Town 1.8 – 2.2 Aberystwyth 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
Aberystwyth Town to win✓
46%
2.15
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.44
1.50
Draw no bet
Aberystwyth Town (draw no bet)✓
59%
1.71
–
Asian handicap
Pontypridd Town +1 (Asian handicap)✗
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.77
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
First team to score
Aberystwyth Town to score first✓
53%
1.87
–
Half-time result
Aberystwyth Town ahead at half-time✓
38%
2.66
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Aberystwyth Town / FT Aberystwyth Town✓
29%
3.44
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.64
–
Recent results
Pontypridd Town – last 6
WLDWWW
25 Sep
@ Caerphilly Athletic
2–1
W
11 Sep
vs Afan Lido
0–1
L
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
2.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Aberystwyth Town – last 6
DWWWWL
25 Sep
vs Swansea University
0–0
D
12 Sep
@ Caerphilly Athletic
3–2
W
31 Aug
vs llanelli AFC
4–0
W
28 Aug
vs Pontardawe Town
1–0
W
22 Aug
vs Llantwit Major
5–1
W
8 Aug
vs Treowen Stars
1–2
L
2.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Pontypridd Town and Aberystwyth Town.
What is the prediction for Pontypridd Town vs Aberystwyth Town?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Pontypridd Town vs Aberystwyth Town?
On our numbers Pontypridd Town have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Aberystwyth Town 46%.
How many goals will there be in Pontypridd Town vs Aberystwyth Town?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Pontypridd Town vs Aberystwyth Town?
Our predicted score is Pontypridd Town 1–2 Aberystwyth Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Pontypridd Town vs Aberystwyth Town?
Pontypridd Town vs Aberystwyth Town (FAW Championship) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 14:30 (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.