Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET Predictions

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Premier LeaguePremier League ยท Wales
high confidence
Colwyn Bay

Colwyn Bay

AI Predicted Score

2 - 1

Cardiff MET

Cardiff MET

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Friday, 23 Oct 2026 at 19:45 BST (venue time) ยท 18:45 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ Llanelian Road, Old Colwyn

Win Probability (1X2)

Colwyn Bay 46%Draw 31%Cardiff MET 23%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Colwyn Bay Win

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Match Result: Colwyn Bay Win
7/10
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
5/10

Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET: Match Preview

Colwyn Bay come into this fixture riding a wave of home dominance, having won all six league matches at Llanelian Road this season and conceding just three goals in the process. Their recent form is strong, with four wins in the last five and a 12:3 aggregate over that stretch. Cardiff MET sit two places below in the table and have been more inconsistent, alternating wins and losses in their last five but maintaining a positive away record (3W, 1D, 2L).

The statistical matchup is defined by Colwyn Bay's defensive solidity at home (0.5 goals conceded per game) against a Cardiff MET side that averages 1.5 goals scored and just 0.5 conceded per away outing. Both teams' season-long over 2.5 goal rates are above 45%, and Colwyn Bay's recent matches have featured a high first-half goal count (seven in five games), suggesting an open start is possible. However, Cardiff MET's away matches tend to be lower scoring, with just three goals conceded in six outings.

The model projects a moderately high goal environment, with Colwyn Bay's home attack and Cardiff MET's away resilience likely to produce a tight contest. A 2-1 home win is the likeliest outcome, supported by Colwyn Bay's perfect home record and recent scoring form, but the visitors' ability to keep games close on the road means a draw remains a significant risk.

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Colwyn Bay1.60

Expected goals ยท model says 1.60

Cardiff MET1.15

Expected goals ยท model says 1.15

Win Probability
Colwyn Bay 48% Draw 25% Cardiff MET 27%

Over 2.5 Goals

52%

BTTS: Yes

55%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 1-0 ยท 2-1

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Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
46%
31%
23%
Colwyn Bay 46%Draw 31%Cardiff MET 23%
Both Teams to Score
51%
49%
Yes 51%No 49%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
54%
46%
Over 2.5 54%Under 2.5 46%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET that most previews miss.

  • 1Colwyn Bay have kept three clean sheets in their last five, but both teams have scored in three of the last four H2H meetings.
  • 2Cardiff MET's away games average just 2.0 total goals, compared to Colwyn Bay's home average of 2.67.
  • 3Colwyn Bay have scored seven first-half goals in their last five matches, indicating a trend towards fast starts.

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The Case For This Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET Prediction

Colwyn Bay's perfect home record and Cardiff MET's solid but less prolific away form set up a contest where the home side's defensive consistency is likely to be tested by a visiting attack that has scored in five of six away games. The statistical shape points to a moderately high goal environment, with Colwyn Bay's recent matches producing an average of 3.0 goals and both sides' season-long rates supporting a probability edge towards over 2.5 goals. The likeliest outcome is a narrow Colwyn Bay victory, with the home side's defensive numbers at Llanelian Road the single strongest factor.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • โ†’Cardiff MET concede just 0.5 goals per away match but have only three wins in six away fixtures.
  • โ†’Colwyn Bay's last five: 4 wins, 1 loss, 12:3 aggregate goals, three clean sheets.

Match Context

  • โ†’Colwyn Bay have a 100% home record (6W, 0D, 0L) with a 13:3 goal difference at Llanelian Road.

How Colwyn Bay and Cardiff MET Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Colwyn BayColwyn Baylast 5 matches
J. DaviesXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

S. FordeXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

M. Hillsub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

D. Robertssub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

D. PooleXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

N. PeateXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Cardiff METCardiff METlast 5 matches
J. HooperXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. EdwardsXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

S. SnaithXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. VealeXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Paynesub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Colwyn Bay enter this match in strong form, winning four of their last five and boasting a perfect home record. Their last five have produced 12 goals for and just three against. Cardiff MET have been more inconsistent, with two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five, but have shown resilience away from home, conceding only three goals in six away fixtures.

Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET โ€” Last 10 Matches

Colwyn BayColwyn BayLast 10 results
W1-0
L0-1
W1-0
W5-2
W5-0
W2-1
L0-1
W2-0
L1-5
W1-0
W@ Flint Town United1-0
L@ Briton Ferry0-1
Wvs Haverfordwest County AFC1-0
Wvs Barry Town5-2
W@ Holywell5-0
Wvs GAP Connah S Quay FC2-1
L@ Penybont0-1
Wvs Llandudno2-0
L@ The New Saints1-5
Wvs Airbus UK1-0

Strengths

  • +4/5 wins in last 5 โ€” excellent form
  • +Prolific attack โ€” 2.4 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Defensively solid โ€” 0.6 conceded/game
  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
Cardiff METCardiff METLast 10 results
L1-3
W1-0
W1-0
D2-2
L0-1
D1-1
D2-2
W5-0
W3-0
L0-5
Lvs Trefelin1-3
W@ Llandudno1-0
Wvs Haverfordwest County AFC1-0
Dvs Caernarfon Town2-2
L@ GAP Connah S Quay FC0-1
D@ Flint Town United1-1
Dvs Cambrian & Clydach2-2
W@ Ammanford AFC5-0
Wvs Briton Ferry3-0
Lvs The New Saints0-5

What History Says: Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET

The head-to-head record is balanced, with each side winning twice and two draws from the last six meetings. Notably, both teams have scored in three of the last four encounters, and Colwyn Bay are unbeaten at home to Cardiff MET in league play since 2021.

Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET Head-to-Head History

Last 6 meetings between these sides

2

Colwyn Bay wins

2

Draws

2

Cardiff MET wins

33%33% draws33%
11 Oct 25Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET0-0
6 Sept 25Cardiff MET vs Colwyn Bay1-4
17 Feb 24Cardiff MET vs Colwyn Bay3-2
30 Sept 23Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET2-2
26 Aug 23Cardiff MET vs Colwyn Bay1-0
16 Oct 21Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET1-0

Things to Watch: Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET

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  • โš ๏ธBoth teams have shown some volatility in recent results, increasing draw probability.

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Final Verdict

Colwyn Bay 2โ€“1 Cardiff MET

The numbers point to a narrow Colwyn Bay victory, with a 2-1 scoreline most likely given their perfect home record (six wins, three goals conceded) and Cardiff MET's tendency to keep away games tight. The strongest data point is Colwyn Bay's defensive record at home, but if Cardiff MET replicate their best away performances, the draw becomes a real threat.

Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET: Common Questions

Who will win Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET?

Colwyn Bay are favoured with a 46% win probability, while Cardiff MET's chances are at 23% and the draw at 31%. The home side's perfect record at Llanelian Road is the key factor.

Will both teams score in Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET?

The model gives a 51% probability for both teams to score, based on both sides' recent attacking output and the H2H trend of goals at both ends in three of the last four meetings.

Is over 2.5 goals likely in this match?

There's a 54% chance of over 2.5 goals, with Colwyn Bay's recent games averaging 3.0 goals and both teams' season-long over 2.5 rates above 45%.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Colwyn Bay vs Cardiff MET: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline โ€” season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 16 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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