Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNewtown AFC to win ✗63% · @1.53
Double chanceNewtown AFC or draw ✗85% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗67% · @1.50
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗72% · fair 1.39
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.84
Newtown AFC vs Buckley Town preview and prediction
The match
Newtown AFC host Buckley Town in the FAW Championship on Friday 20 March, with kick-off at 20:45 (WAT) at The Montgomery Waters Latham Park Stadium. Newtown AFC are 2nd with 30 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Buckley Town sit 9th on 15 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 15 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Newtown AFC's last 3: LWW Most recently they lost to Gresford Athletic 0–5 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 2.5 for Newtown AFC and 1.2 for Buckley Town. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 72% and both teams to score at 67%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Newtown AFC 63%, draw 21%, Buckley Town 15%.
Safer route: Newtown AFC or draw (85%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (67%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 67% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Newtown AFC 2–1 Buckley Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Newtown AFC63%fair 1.59 · @1.53
Draw21%fair 4.65 · @4.00
Buckley Town15%fair 6.48 · @4.60
3.73Expected goals
2.50Newtown AFC xG
1.23Buckley Town xG
67%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–18%
2–07%
1–17%
3–06%
1–06%
From our goals model: Newtown AFC 2.5 – 1.2 Buckley Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Newtown AFC to win✗
63%
1.59
1.53
Double chance
Newtown AFC or draw✗
85%
1.18
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
67%
1.50
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
51%
1.95
–
Half-time result
Newtown AFC ahead at half-time✗
49%
2.04
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Newtown AFC / FT Newtown AFC✗
43%
2.32
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.84
–
Form
Newtown AFC – last 3
LWW
6 Mar
vs Gresford Athletic
0–5
L
27 Feb
@ Flint Mountain
1–0
W
20 Feb
vs Guilsfield
2–0
W
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
0%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Buckley Town – last 2
LL
13 Mar
vs Denbigh Town
1–4
L
20 Feb
vs Holywell
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Newtown AFC and Buckley Town.
What is the prediction for Newtown AFC vs Buckley Town?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Newtown AFC vs Buckley Town?
On our numbers Newtown AFC have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Buckley Town 15%.
How many goals will there be in Newtown AFC vs Buckley Town?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Newtown AFC vs Buckley Town?
Our predicted score is Newtown AFC 2–1 Buckley Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Newtown AFC vs Buckley Town?
Newtown AFC vs Buckley Town (FAW Championship) kicks off on Friday 20 March 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at The Montgomery Waters Latham Park Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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