The New Saints vs Cardiff MET: prediction and stats
Premier LeagueRegular Season - 24Kick-off on February 5, 2027 at 07:45 PM (UTC)Park Hall Stadium, Oswestry / Croesoswallt, Shropshire
The Footlab model makes The New Saints the favourite at 71%, against 18% for a draw and 11% for Cardiff MET. The most likely score is 2-0.
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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win The New Saints vs Cardiff MET?
The New Saints starts as the favourite with a 275-point Elo edge (2,060 vs 1,785).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, The New Saints have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; Cardiff MET have 4, 5 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Cardiff MET(away) | 5-0 | Premier League |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Briton Ferry(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Haverfordwest County AFC(home) | 2-0 | Premier League |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Penybont(away) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Flora Tallinn(home) | 1-0 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | The New Saints(home) | 0-5 | Premier League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Barry Town(away) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Airbus UK(away) | 2-0 | Premier League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Holywell(home) | 6-1 | Premier League |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Flint Town United(home) | 2-2 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 The New Saints win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Cardiff MET win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Cardiff MET 0-5 The New Saints | Premier League |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Cardiff MET 2-1 The New Saints | Welsh Cup |
| Nov 7, 2025 | The New Saints 2-3 Cardiff MET | Premier League |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Cardiff MET 1-3 The New Saints | Premier League |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Cardiff MET 0-6 The New Saints | Premier League |
| Feb 1, 2025 | The New Saints 3-1 Cardiff MET | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Cardiff MET vs The New Saints on Aug 21, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
The New Saints score 1.5 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Cardiff MET score 1.3 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Saints | 1.5 | 0.7 | 7 | 5/15 | 6/15 |
| Cardiff MET | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1 | 9/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
The New Saints sit 2nd in Premier League (10 points from 4 matches) and Cardiff MET sit 10th (6 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | The New Saints | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| 10 | Cardiff MET | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
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 The New Saints vs Cardiff MET?
- The Footlab model makes The New Saints the favourite at 71%, against 18% for a draw and 11% for Cardiff MET.
- Where and when is The New Saints vs Cardiff MET played?
- The New Saints vs Cardiff MET is played on February 5, 2027 at 07:45 PM (UTC) at Park Hall Stadium, in the Premier League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 61% 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.