Cardiff Draconians vs Pontypridd Town prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCardiff Draconians to win ✗39% · @2.62
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗9% · fair 11.32
Cardiff Draconians vs Pontypridd Town preview and prediction
The match
Cardiff Draconians host Pontypridd Town in the FAW Championship on Saturday 15 August, with kick-off at 14:30 (WAT). Cardiff Draconians are 14th with 12 points from 11 games (in the bottom three), while Pontypridd Town sit 1st on 27 points (top of the table). A gap of 15 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cardiff Draconians's last 5: DLWLL Most recently they drew with Caerphilly Athletic 0–0 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Pontypridd Town's last 5: WWLLW Most recently they beat Pontardawe Town 3–2 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Pontypridd Town arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.4 for Cardiff Draconians and 1.4 for Pontypridd Town. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 64%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cardiff Draconians 39%, draw 22%, Pontypridd Town 38%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Cardiff Draconians 1–1 Pontypridd Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cardiff Draconians39%fair 2.56 · @2.62
Draw22%fair 4.46 · @3.40
Pontypridd Town38%fair 2.60 · @2.20
2.75Expected goals
1.38Cardiff Draconians xG
1.37Pontypridd Town xG
64%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
0–19%
2–18%
1–28%
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.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cardiff Draconians to win✗
39%
2.56
2.62
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.56
1.44
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
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cardiff Draconians / FT Cardiff Draconians✗
22%
4.59
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
9%
11.32
–
Form
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 22% and Pontypridd Town 38%.
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).
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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