Cardiff Draconians FC vs Afan Lido: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Cardiff Draconians FC

L W L D D

7th place in South

4-1

18/04/2026 07:30

Afan Lido

L W W W W

12th place in South

Wales FAW Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cardiff Draconians FC vs Afan Lido on 18 April 2026 (kick-off: 07:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cardiff Draconians FC vs Afan Lido preview before placing your bet.

Cardiff Draconians FC are currently 7th with 40 points after 30 matches.
Afan Lido sit 12th with 30 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cardiff Draconians FC to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Cardiff Draconians FC, who have won 1 of the last 1 meetings. Afan Lido have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

07:30

2026-04-18

Cardiff Draconians FC vs Afan Lido - Prediction & Odds

Cardiff Draconians FC

Afan Lido

2026-04-18 07:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026

South	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Trefelin	78	30	25	3	2	83	17	66
02 Cambrian Clydach	76	30	24	4	2	75	20	55
03 Ammanford	58	30	16	10	4	48	26	22
04 Caerau Ely	57	30	17	6	7	66	34	32
05 Carmarthen	45	30	11	12	7	45	38	7
06 Aberystwyth Town	44	30	13	5	12	35	38	-3
07 Cardiff Draconians FC	40	30	12	4	14	50	48	2
08 Llantwit Major	38	31	9	11	11	44	47	-3
09 Treowen Stars	37	30	10	7	13	51	63	-12
10 Newport City	37	30	9	10	11	36	48	-12
11 Pontypridd	34	30	9	7	14	46	51	-5
12 Afan Lido	30	30	9	3	18	32	57	-25
13 Trey Thomas Drossel	29	30	6	11	13	45	62	-17
14 Baglan Dragons	25	30	5	10	15	26	52	-26
15 Ynyshir Albions	23	30	5	8	17	27	56	-29
16 Cwmbran Celtic	12	31	1	9	21	25	77	-52

North	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Llandudno	80	30	26	2	2	77	22	55
02 Airbus UK Broughton	75	30	24	3	3	93	22	71
03 Holywell	60	30	18	6	6	78	40	38
04 Newtown AFC	48	30	15	3	12	51	49	2
05 Rhyl FC	46	30	14	4	12	46	55	-9
06 Guilsfield	43	30	13	4	13	50	48	2
07 Mold Alexandra	41	30	12	5	13	38	45	-7
08 Denbigh Town	40	30	12	4	14	52	59	-7
09 Caersws	37	30	11	4	15	46	51	-5
10 Brickfield Rangers	37	60	22	8	30	78	98	-20
11 Holyhead	36	30	10	6	14	44	49	-5
12 Penrhyncoch	35	30	10	5	15	45	53	-8
13 Buckley Town	30	30	9	3	18	50	77	-27
14 Flint Mountain	29	30	9	2	19	39	61	-22
15 Gresford	28	30	8	4	18	47	87	-40
16 Ruthin Town FC	23	30	6	5	19	36	64	-28

Head To Head

16/09/2025 14:30

Afan Lido

1 - 3

Cardiff Draconians FC

WAL FAWC

Cardiff Draconians FC

100%

Draw

Afan Lido

Cardiff Draconians FC Last 6 matches

11/04/2026 09:00

Cardiff Draconians FC 2 - 2 Pontypridd WAL FAWC

04/04/2026 09:30

Trey Thomas Drossel 4 - 4 Cardiff Draconians FC WAL FAWC

28/03/2026 10:00

Cardiff Draconians FC 0 - 1 Newport City WAL FAWC

24/03/2026 15:30

Cardiff Draconians FC 4 - 1 Ynyshir Albions WAL FAWC

21/03/2026 10:00

Cardiff Draconians FC 0 - 4 Trefelin WAL FAWC

14/03/2026 10:00

Cardiff Draconians FC 2 - 3 Carmarthen WAL FAWC

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Afan Lido

03/04/2026 09:30

Afan Lido 4 - 1 Cwmbran Celtic WAL FAWC

28/03/2026 10:30

Aberystwyth Town 0 - 1 Afan Lido WAL FAWC

23/03/2026 15:45

Treowen Stars 0 - 1 Afan Lido WAL FAWC

20/03/2026 15:30

Afan Lido 4 - 1 Llantwit Major WAL FAWC

13/03/2026 15:30

Afan Lido 0 - 4 Cambrian Clydach WAL FAWC

07/03/2026 10:00

Caerau Ely 4 - 1 Afan Lido WAL FAWC

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Wales FAW Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Cardiff Draconians FC

Afan Lido

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.07

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

18 (60%)12 (40%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

14 (47%)16 (53%)

Cardiff Draconians FC

Recent matches

Afan Lido

Under /Over

(77%)23 7(23%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)20 10(33%)

Under /Over

(33%)10 20(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)11 19(63%)

Under /Over

(60%)18 12(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)15 15(50%)

/Yes

(60%)18 12(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(43%)13 17(57%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cardiff Draconians FC

Afan Lido

Shots

Cardiff Draconians FC

Total shots

12.63 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Afan Lido

Total shots

9.36 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cardiff Draconians FC Pass Afan Lido

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Cardiff Draconians FC

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Cardiff Draconians FC

OTHERS

Cardiff Draconians FC

Played games

Afan Lido

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.20

Clean sheets

0.13

4.00

120

Corners

106

3.53

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.23

Offsides

0.97

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Cardiff Draconians FC

DISCIPLINARY

Afan Lido

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.97

1.77

0.17

0.27

5.63

169

Fouls

196

6.53

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Cardiff Draconians FC vs Afan Lido Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cardiff Draconians FC vs Afan Lido on 18 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Wales FAW Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cardiff Draconians FC vs Afan Lido Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cardiff Draconians FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Afan Lido's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Wales FAW Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Wales FAW Championship standings and the Wales FAW Championship form table to understand exactly where Cardiff Draconians FC and Afan Lido sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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