Trefelin vs The New Saints Predictions

Prediction by The Form Guide — The New Saints arrive on a 5-match winning run — routed to The Form Guide, which weights momentum most heavily.
Premier LeaguePremier League · Wales
high confidence
Trefelin

Trefelin

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The New Saints

The New Saints

🗓️ Saturday, 26 Sept 2026 at 14:30 BST (venue time) · 13:30 UTC (your time)📍 Ynys Park, Cwmafan

Win Probability (1X2)

Trefelin 1%Draw 7%The New Saints 92%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: The New Saints Win

Match Result

7.2/10

The New Saints Outclass Trefelin with 3-1 Away Triumph at Ynys Park

The New Saints showcased their Premier League pedigree with a commanding 3-1 victory away at Trefelin, asserting control early and never truly relinquishing it. Goals in the 8th and 15th minutes gave the visitors a two-goal cushion, setting the tone for a match in which they always looked the more assured side. Trefelin managed to pull one back in the 36th minute, injecting brief hope into the home crowd at Ynys Park, but The New Saints restored their two-goal advantage midway through the second half to seal the points. While both teams picked up a yellow card apiece in a contest that rarely boiled over, it was The New Saints’ clinical finishing and game management that proved decisive. Trefelin, despite battling hard and finding the net, struggled to match the visitors’ quality in both boxes, ultimately succumbing to a well-drilled and ruthless opponent.

💪 AI Prediction Report

DECENT HIT

Predicted

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Actual

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✅Result
❌BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results2/3 hit

1x2 — away
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btts — no
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over_under_3_5 — over
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Key Moments

8' — Goal

The New Saints open the scoring, taking early control.

15' — Goal

The New Saints double their lead, piling pressure on Trefelin.

36' — Goal

Trefelin pull one back, giving the home side hope.

65' — Goal

The New Saints score their third, effectively sealing the result.

Unknown' — Yellow Card

Both teams receive a yellow card in a competitive but fair contest.

Trefelin

Trefelin

5.5/10

Trefelin showed spirit, especially after halving the deficit in the first half, but their defensive frailties were exposed by The New Saints’ sharp attack. Unable to build sustained pressure or capitalize on their goal, the hosts found themselves chasing the game for long periods. The single yellow card indicates a disciplined display, but a lack of cutting edge and defensive solidity proved costly.

Key Players

Trefelin goalscorer (36'): Scored Trefelin’s only goal to bring the hosts back into the contest.

Strengths

Resilience after conceding earlyDiscipline (only one yellow card)

Weaknesses

Slow startsDefensive vulnerabilityLack of sustained attacking threat
The New Saints

The New Saints

8/10

The New Saints delivered a professional away performance, racing into an early lead with goals in the 8th and 15th minutes. Their ability to respond to Trefelin’s fightback with a third goal in the 65th minute underlined their composure and quality. With only one yellow card and no red cards, the visitors managed the game well, controlling proceedings and showing why they are one of the league’s top sides.

Key Players

The New Saints scorer (8'): Opened the scoring to put TNS in control from the outset.
The New Saints scorer (15'): Doubled the lead, giving TNS a commanding early advantage.
The New Saints scorer (65'): Restored the two-goal cushion to kill off Trefelin’s hopes.

Strengths

Clinical finishingStrong startsGame management

Weaknesses

Momentary lapse before halftimeAllowed a goal during a dominant spell

Tactical Analysis

While specific formations are unavailable, the flow of goals suggests The New Saints pressed high and attacked with intent from the outset, overwhelming Trefelin’s defensive structure in the opening quarter-hour. Trefelin’s response before halftime hinted at a tactical adjustment, perhaps pushing more bodies forward, but they struggled to maintain that momentum after the break. The New Saints’ ability to reassert control and find a third goal after Trefelin’s resurgence points to superior tactical flexibility and in-game management. Both sides kept their discipline, as evidenced by only one yellow card each, but it was the visitors’ efficiency in front of goal and control of the game’s tempo that stood out.

Turning Point

The New Saints’ third goal in the 65th minute, which extinguished Trefelin’s comeback hopes and settled the contest.

Man of the Match

The New Saints scorer (8', 65' or 15')

Instrumental in both starting and finishing TNS’s decisive attacks, ensuring victory with crucial goals.

Trefelin vs The New Saints: Match Preview

Trefelin enter this fixture still searching for their first win of the season, having managed only three draws from ten matches and scoring just four times. Their recent run offers little encouragement, with a form string of DLLDL and a solitary goal in their last three outings. The New Saints, meanwhile, are in imperious form at the league summit, boasting five straight wins, 24 goals scored and only three conceded in nine matches, and a perfect away record bar one draw.

The statistical contrast could hardly be sharper. Trefelin's attack has been largely toothless, averaging just 0.6 goals per game in the last five, and their home record is especially grim—one goal scored and twelve conceded in five matches. Defensively, they have shown little resistance, with no clean sheets in the last five and 1.8 goals shipped per game. The New Saints, by contrast, are averaging 3.2 goals per game over their last five, with three clean sheets and a habit of striking early: ten of their last sixteen goals have come in the first half. Discipline may also play a role, with Trefelin collecting four yellow cards in their last two home games, a sign of a side under duress.

Given the current trajectories, the model expects The New Saints to dominate from the outset, likely building a comfortable lead by half-time and maintaining control throughout. Trefelin's only realistic hope lies in an off day for the visitors or a rare moment of attacking efficiency, but all indicators point to a one-sided contest.

How Trefelin and The New Saints Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Trefelin vs The New Saints Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.

TrefelinTrefelinlast 5 matches
J. Jones
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

T. Brock
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

L. Phillips
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

The New SaintsThe New Saintslast 5 matches
R. Holden
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

R. Hughes
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

J. Lock
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

J. Bodenham
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

B. Wilson
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

B. Young
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Trefelin are mired in a deep slump, winless in ten and with only three draws to show for their efforts, while their attack has failed to spark—just four goals all season and none in two of their last three. The New Saints, by contrast, are in full flight: five consecutive victories, 16 goals scored and only one conceded in their last five, and a perfect away record except for a single draw. The momentum is entirely with the visitors.

Trefelin vs The New Saints — Last 10 Matches

TrefelinTrefelinLast 10 results
L1-3
D1-1
L0-4
L0-1
D1-1
L1-2
D1-1
L0-2
L0-6
L0-4
Lvs The New Saints1-3
D@ Briton Ferry1-1
Lvs Cambrian & Clydach0-4
Lvs Penybont0-1
D@ Holywell1-1
L@ Haverfordwest County AFC1-2
Dvs Ammanford AFC1-1
Lvs Caernarfon Town0-2
L@ GAP Connah S Quay FC0-6
Lvs Llandudno0-4

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Struggling to score — 0.6 goals/game
  • −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game
The New SaintsThe New SaintsLast 10 results
W3-1
W2-1
W5-0
W2-0
W1-0
W3-2
W5-1
W5-0
W1-0
W2-0
W@ Trefelin3-1
Wvs Llandudno2-1
Wvs Flint Town United5-0
W@ Airbus UK2-0
Wvs Barry Town1-0
W@ Caernarfon Town3-2
Wvs Colwyn Bay5-1
W@ Cardiff MET5-0
Wvs Briton Ferry1-0
Wvs Haverfordwest County AFC2-0

Strengths

  • +5/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
  • +Prolific attack — 2.6 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Defensively solid — 0.4 conceded/game
  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches

Trefelin vs The New Saints Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
92%
Trefelin 1%Draw 7%The New Saints 92%
Both Teams to Score
88%
Yes 12%No 88%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
81%
19%
Over 2.5 81%Under 2.5 19%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Trefelin vs The New Saints that most previews miss.

  • 1The New Saints have scored 10 of their last 16 goals in the first half, highlighting their fast starts.
  • 2Trefelin have failed to score in three of their last five matches and in four of five home games this season.
  • 3The New Saints have kept three clean sheets in their last five, conceding only twice away from home all season.

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Trefelin0.60

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The New Saints3.40

Expected goals · model says 3.40

Win Probability
Trefelin 3% Draw 8% The New Saints 88%

Over 2.5 Goals

76%

BTTS: Yes

44%

Likely Scores

0-3 · 0-2 · 0-4

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The Case For This Trefelin vs The New Saints Prediction

Momentum could hardly be more lopsided: Trefelin are mired in a ten-game winless run with a -20 goal difference, while The New Saints are surging with five straight victories and a +21 differential. The hosts' only respite has been the occasional draw, but their home form is especially bleak with just one goal scored in five outings. The visitors, by contrast, have been relentless both home and away, scoring 24 and conceding only three across their unbeaten campaign. The tactical mismatch is stark. Trefelin's attack is blunt, averaging just 0.6 goals per game in the last five and failing to score in two of those, while their defence has shipped 1.8 per match over the same span and 12 in five home games. The New Saints, meanwhile, have averaged 3.2 goals per game in their last five and kept three clean sheets, with a particular knack for early goals—ten of their last sixteen have come before the break. Set-piece and discipline data are limited, but Trefelin's recent yellow card count (four in two home matches) hints at a side under sustained pressure. Given these trajectories, the model expects The New Saints to assert control from the outset, likely building a multi-goal lead by half-time. The gulf in form, firepower, and defensive solidity points to a one-sided contest, with Trefelin's only plausible route to a result being an unlikely collapse from the visitors or a rare clinical moment on the counter.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Trefelin have failed to win any of their ten matches this season, with only one goal scored at home.

Defence

  • →The New Saints have won five consecutive matches, scoring 16 and conceding just one in that span.
  • →The New Saints have averaged 3.2 goals per game over their last five, while Trefelin concede 1.8 per game in the same period.

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What History Says: Trefelin vs The New Saints

There is no head-to-head data available for these sides, so no historical trends can be factored in. However, the current form and league positions suggest a significant gulf in quality and confidence, with The New Saints overwhelming favourites based on recent performances.

Trefelin vs The New Saints Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

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Trefelin wins

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Draws

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The New Saints wins

0%0% draws100%
26 Sept 26Trefelin vs The New Saints1-3

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Trefelin vs The New Saints

With no bookmaker odds available, direct value comparisons cannot be made. However, the model's overwhelming probabilities for an away win and 'no' on both teams to score suggest that, if prices were available, these would likely be short but still represent the most statistically justified positions. The main edge is driven by the extreme divergence in form and attacking output between the sides.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Trefelin Win23.001.0%-3.3%
Draw13.007.0%-0.7%
The New Saints Win1.0692.0%-2.3%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.1481.0%-6.7%
Under 2.55.0019.0%-1.0%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.9112.0%-40.4%
Novalue1.8088.0%+32.4%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

Both Teams Score: No @ 1.80EV +0.584

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Things to Watch: Trefelin vs The New Saints

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value edges cannot be calculated.
  • ⚠️No head-to-head data provided for these teams—uncertainty around any historical matchup quirks.
  • ⚠️Lack of detailed shot, possession, or set-piece data limits the depth of tactical analysis.

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Final Verdict

Trefelin 0–4 The New Saints

The model calls a 4-0 win for The New Saints, underpinned by their five-match winning streak and 3.2 goals per game average in that run. The single strongest data point is Trefelin's one goal in five home matches, suggesting they will struggle to trouble the league leaders. The main risk is a rare lapse in concentration from the visitors or a fluke early goal for the hosts, but the form gap is overwhelming.

Trefelin vs The New Saints: Common Questions

Who will win Trefelin vs The New Saints?

The model gives The New Saints a 92% probability of victory, reflecting their five-game winning streak and 24 goals scored this season, while Trefelin have yet to win a match and have managed just one goal at home.

Will both teams score in Trefelin vs The New Saints?

Both teams to score is rated at just 12%, with Trefelin failing to score in three of their last five and The New Saints keeping three clean sheets in the same period.

Can Trefelin end their winless run against The New Saints?

Trefelin's chances are rated at just 1%, given their ten-match winless streak and -20 goal difference, while The New Saints have won five straight and conceded only three all season.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Trefelin vs The New Saints: 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 Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. 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: 19 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — 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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