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Connahs Q. vs Porthmadog - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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FAW Welsh Cup Essity Stadium, Flint
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
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06:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

The first leg ended 3-1. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. This one's hard to separate. Connahs Q. have averaged 1.77 scored and 1 conceded recently, against Porthmadog's 1.64 scored and 1.89 conceded. Head-to-head, Connahs Q. have won 2 to Porthmadog's 2, with 1 draws. They last met on Jan 27, 2018, ending 3:1. xG projections (1.69 - 1.13) back Connahs Q. to edge this. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

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

51%
Connahs Q.
15%
Draws
34%
Porthmadog
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Connahs Q.

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Connahs Q. have won more games recently than Porthmadog.
  • 51% — that's where the model lands on Connahs Q. taking it.
  • Connahs Q. have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Porthmadog, who have won 1 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 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77%
Connahs Q. Clean Sheet 20%
Porthmadog Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Connahs Q. Porthmadog
Matches Played 30 28
Wins 15 13
Draws 8 4
Losses 7 11
Goals Scored 1.77 1.64
Goals Conceded 1 1.89
Expected Goals (xG) 1.69 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 27, 2018 FAW Welsh Cup
Connahs Q. vs Porthmadog
3:1
Feb 18, 2012 Cymru Alliance
Connahs Q. vs Porthmadog
1:1
Oct 22, 2011 Cymru Alliance
Porthmadog vs Connahs Q.
2:0
Feb 12, 2011 Cymru Alliance
Connahs Q. vs Porthmadog
1:2
Jan 8, 2011 Cymru Alliance
Porthmadog vs Connahs Q.
1:3

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Connahs Q. 58 / 100
Porthmadog 18 / 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
Connahs Q. Porthmadog

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Connahs Q. 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

Connahs Q. found the back of the net in 87% of recent matches (30 games).

Porthmadog has conceded goals in 82% of their last 28 outings.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Connahs Q. has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Connahs Q. VS Porthmadog
2.13 Goals Scored 1.63
0.63 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Connahs Q.

(Home)
09 Oct
Briton Ferry
1 : 2
Connahs Q.
03 Oct
Connahs Q.
1 : 0
Penybont
26 Sept
Barry Town
1 : 4
Connahs Q.
18 Sept
Connahs Q.
1 : 0
Cardiff Metropolitan University
15 Sept
Connahs Q.
3 : 0
Airbus UK Broughton FC
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Porthmadog

(Away)
03 Oct
Porthmadog
1 : 0
Bangor 1876
26 Sept
Newtown
0 : 1
Porthmadog
12 Sept
Porthmadog
3 : 0
Ruthin Town
05 Sept
Porthmadog
1 : 2
Bala
31 Aug
Holyhead
2 : 2
Porthmadog
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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 -
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