Sport Picks

Stadium Background

Carmarthen Town vs Newport City - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Wales Wales

FAW Welsh Cup Richmond Park, Carmarthen
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
VS
01:00 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the FAW Welsh Cup. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Recent numbers: Carmarthen Town at 2 goals for, 1.76 against; Newport City at 1.2 for, 1.83 against. Head-to-head, Carmarthen Town have won 3 to Newport City's 1, with 1 draws. They last met on Aug 8, 2026, ending 1:2. xG projections (1.56 - 1.81) back Carmarthen Town to edge this. Over 2.5 looks the sharpest market angle here.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

46%
Carmarthen Town
35%
Draws
19%
Newport City
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Carmarthen Town

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • Newport City haven't matched Carmarthen Town's recent run of results.
  • 46% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Carmarthen Town have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Carmarthen Town, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
Carmarthen Town Clean Sheet 11%
Newport City Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Carmarthen Town Newport City
Matches Played 33 30
Wins 13 7
Draws 10 7
Losses 10 16
Goals Scored 2 1.2
Goals Conceded 1.76 1.83
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 8, 2026 Cymru South
Newport City vs Carmarthen Town
1:2
Mar 1, 2026 Cymru South
Newport City vs Carmarthen Town
4:4
Sep 27, 2025 Cymru South
Carmarthen Town vs Newport City
1:0
Mar 22, 2025 Cymru South
Newport City vs Carmarthen Town
3:0
Sep 14, 2024 Cymru South
Carmarthen Town vs Newport City
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Carmarthen Town 29 / 100
Newport City 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Carmarthen Town Newport City

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Carmarthen Town Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Carmarthen Town found the back of the net in 85% of recent matches (33 games).

Newport City has conceded goals in 80% of their last 30 outings.

These sides typically produce 3.20 goals when they meet.

Carmarthen Town has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Carmarthen Town VS Newport City
2.38 Goals Scored 1.25
2.38 Goals Conceded 0.75
100% Over 1.5 50%
100% Over 2.5 38%
88% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Carmarthen Town

(Home)
02 Oct
Carmarthen Town
1 : 2
Llantwit Major
25 Sept
Baglan Dragons
1 : 2
Carmarthen Town
12 Sept
Carmarthen Town
2 : 2
Ynyshir Albions
31 Aug
Carmarthen Town
2 : 3
Trethomas Bluebirds
28 Aug
Llanelli
2 : 2
Carmarthen Town
Page 1 of 7

Newport City

(Away)
09 Oct
Caerphilly
3 : 2
Newport City
03 Oct
Cardiff Draconians
1 : 1
Newport City
25 Sept
Afan Lido
0 : 0
Newport City
28 Aug
Newport City
0 : 1
Ynyshir Albions
21 Aug
Newport City
0 : 1
Baglan Dragons
Page 1 of 6

Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Airbus UK Broughton FC -
TNS -
Coedpoeth -
Guilsfield -
Llannefydd -
Llandudno FC -
Newtown -
Llanuwchllyn -
Bala -
Holyhead -
Connahs Q. -
Porthmadog -
Penycae FC -
Dolgellau Athletic -
Aberystwyth -
Prestatyn -
Flint Town -
Caernarfon -
Llay Welfare -
Holywell Town FC -
Buckley -
Colwyn Bay -
Brickfield Rangers -
Llangefni -
Denbigh -
Bangor 1876 -
Cefn Albion -
Felinheli -
Llysfaen -
Mochdre Sports -
Pontarddulais -
Goytre Utd -
Trefelin -
Llantwit Major -
Afan Lido -
Penybont -
Caerau Ely -
Llanelli -
Blaen-y-Maes -
Ely Rangers -
Radnor Valley -
Cardiff Draconians -
Barry Town -
Tredegar Town -
Cwmaman Institute -
Ammanford Town -
Llangennech -
Pontardawe -
Caerphilly -
Chepstow Town -
Evans Williams -
Rockspur -
Briton Ferry -
Afan United -
Llantwit Fardre -
Baglan Dragons -
Cardiff Metropolitan University -
Ynyshir Albions -
Cambrian United -
Trethomas Bluebirds -
Carmarthen Town -
Newport City -
Haverfordwest -
Cardiff Corries -
1/16-finals
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
1/8-finals
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
Quarter-finals
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
Semi-finals
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
Final
TBD -
TBD -