Cardiff Draconians v Afan Lido Prediction & Expected Goals (31 Oct) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultCardiff Draconians to win ✓41% · @2.35

Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.18

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗56% · fair 1.77

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.18

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.01

Cardiff Draconians vs Afan Lido: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Saturday 31 October the FAW Championship brings Cardiff Draconians against Afan Lido. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Cardiff Draconians are 14th, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 11 matches; Afan Lido are 7th (upper half) with 18.

Current form

Cardiff Draconians, last 5: LWDDL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Trethomas Bluebirds, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.

Afan Lido, last 5: WLDLD Their latest outing: 3–0 win over llanelli AFC, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Cardiff Draconians 1.7 xG, Afan Lido 1.7 xG – a total near 3.3. That is an open game on paper: 64% for three or more goals, 56% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Cardiff Draconians 41%, draw 19%, Afan Lido 40%.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (64%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cardiff Draconians 2–1 Afan Lido. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Cardiff Draconians41%fair 2.44 · @2.35

Draw19%fair 5.20 · @3.90

Afan Lido40%fair 2.51 · @2.35

3.33Expected goals

1.68Cardiff Draconians xG

1.65Afan Lido xG

56%Both score

64%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–110%

2–18%

1–28%

2–27%

1–06%

0–16%

From our goals model: Cardiff Draconians 1.7 – 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	Cardiff Draconians to win ✓	41%	2.44	2.35
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	81%	1.24	1.18
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	56%	1.77	–
Draw no bet	Cardiff Draconians (draw no bet) ✓	51%	1.97	–
Asian handicap	Afan Lido +0.5 (Asian handicap) ✗	61%	1.64	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	84%	1.18	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	64%	1.57	1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	57%	1.74	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	76%	1.32	–
First team to score	Cardiff Draconians to score first ✓	49%	2.06	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	37%	2.68	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Cardiff Draconians / FT Cardiff Draconians ✓	23%	4.28	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	8%	12.01	–

Cardiff Draconians – last 6

LWDDLW

23 Oct	@ Trethomas Bluebirds	1–3	L
17 Oct	@ Radnor Valley	3–1	W
10 Oct	vs Carmarthen Town	2–2	D
3 Oct	vs Newport City	1–1	D
26 Sep	vs Caerau (Ely)	1–3	L
12 Sep	vs Baglan Dragons	2–1	W

1.7Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

100%Both scored

83%Over 2.5

Afan Lido – last 6

WLDLDW

23 Oct	@ llanelli AFC	3–0	W
18 Oct	vs Penybont	2–3	L
9 Oct	vs Swansea University	5–5	D
2 Oct	@ Caerau (Ely)	0–2	L
25 Sep	vs Newport City	0–0	D
11 Sep	@ Pontypridd Town	1–0	W

1.8Scored / game

1.7Conceded / game

33%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Pontypridd Town	13	8	3	2	+13	27
2	Aberystwyth Town	11	8	1	2	+18	25
3	Swansea University	11	7	3	1	+19	24
4	Caerau (Ely)	13	7	1	5	+1	22
5	Baglan Dragons	13	6	2	5	0	20
6	Ynyshir Albions	11	5	4	2	+7	19
7	Afan Lido	14	5	3	6	-2	18
8	Trethomas Bluebirds	13	4	5	4	+3	17
9	Treowen Stars	12	5	2	5	-1	17
10	Carmarthen Town	13	4	3	6	-6	15
11	Pontardawe Town	11	4	2	5	-1	14
12	Caerphilly Athletic	13	4	2	7	-7	14
13	Newport City	11	3	4	4	+4	13
14	Cardiff Draconians	11	3	3	5	-5	12
15	Llantwit Major	12	3	3	6	-12	12
16	llanelli AFC	14	0	3	11	-31	3

Team

Pts

+13

+18

+19

-2

-1

-6

-1

-7

-5

-12

-31

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Cardiff Draconians vs Afan Lido?

Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.

Who will win Cardiff Draconians vs Afan Lido?

On our numbers Cardiff Draconians have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Afan Lido 40%.

How many goals will there be in Cardiff Draconians vs Afan Lido?

We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Cardiff Draconians vs Afan Lido?

Our predicted score is Cardiff Draconians 2–1 Afan Lido, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.

When is Cardiff Draconians vs Afan Lido?

Cardiff Draconians vs Afan Lido (FAW Championship) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 15:00 (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.

Cardiff Draconians v Afan Lido: numbers & prediction