Caerau (Ely) vs Trethomas Bluebirds: prediction and stats
FAW ChampionshipSouth - 21Kick-off on January 22, 2027 at 07:45 PM (UTC)Cwrt-yr-Ala, Caerdydd
The Footlab model makes Caerau (Ely) the favourite at 71%, against 16% for a draw and 13% for Trethomas Bluebirds. The most likely score is 2-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Caerau (Ely) vs Trethomas Bluebirds?
Caerau (Ely) starts as the favourite with a 144-point Elo edge (1,656 vs 1,512).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Caerau (Ely) have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Trethomas Bluebirds have 2, 6 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Swansea University(home) | 1-5 | FAW Championship |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Trethomas Bluebirds(away) | 4-2 | FAW Championship |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Ynyshir Albions(home) | 1-1 | FAW Championship |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Carmarthen Town(away) | 3-4 | FAW Championship |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Barnstaple Town(home) | 4-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Pontypridd Town(away) | 1-2 | FAW Championship |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Caerau (Ely)(home) | 2-4 | FAW Championship |
| Aug 7, 2026 | llanelli AFC(away) | 1-1 | FAW Championship |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Baglan Dragons(home) | 0-0 | FAW Championship |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Barry Town(away) | 1-5 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 2 Caerau (Ely) win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Trethomas Bluebirds win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Trethomas Bluebirds 2-4 Caerau (Ely) | FAW Championship |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Trethomas Bluebirds 1-5 Caerau (Ely) | FAW Championship |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Caerau (Ely) 1-1 Trethomas Bluebirds | FAW Championship |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Trethomas Bluebirds 1-0 Caerau (Ely) | FAW Championship |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Caerau (Ely) 2-2 Trethomas Bluebirds | FAW Championship |
Last archived meeting: Trethomas Bluebirds vs Caerau (Ely) on Aug 14, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Caerau (Ely) score 2.1 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Trethomas Bluebirds score 1.5 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 77% probability of over 2.5 goals and 67% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caerau (Ely) | 2.1 | 1.5 | 6 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Trethomas Bluebirds | 1.5 | 2.3 | 3 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Caerau (Ely) sit 11th in FAW Championship (4 points from 4 matches) and Trethomas Bluebirds sit 14th (2 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Caerau (Ely) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 4 |
| 14 | Trethomas Bluebirds | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Caerau (Ely) vs Trethomas Bluebirds?
- The Footlab model makes Caerau (Ely) the favourite at 71%, against 16% for a draw and 13% for Trethomas Bluebirds.
- Where and when is Caerau (Ely) vs Trethomas Bluebirds played?
- Caerau (Ely) vs Trethomas Bluebirds is played on January 22, 2027 at 07:45 PM (UTC) at Cwrt-yr-Ala, in the FAW Championship.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 77% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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