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Barry Town United vs Penybont Prediction & Preview

Preview

Jenner Park is set to host an enthralling clash in the Wales Premier League this Friday, as Barry Town United lock horns with Penybont. Scheduled for a 12:30 kick-off on the 29th of March, this match promises to deliver some captivating football action in its 7th round.

Barry Town United, under the guidance of Stephen Jenkins and playing on their home turf, will be eager to improve their recent form. Despite being positioned 3rd in the league with a respectable tally of 28 points, they've experienced a string of draws that have seen them secure just 5 points from their last five matches. Their resilience was once again on display during their latest outing against Pontypridd Town AFC at Ynysangharad Park, which ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw.

Penybont travels to Jenner Park led by Rhys Griffiths and sitting comfortably at 2nd place in the Premier League standings with an impressive total of 33 points. Their form has been somewhat more convincing than their hosts', managing two wins and suffering only one loss out of their previous five encounters – culminating in an emphatic demonstration of offensive prowess during a resounding 5-0 victory over Colwyn Bay at The KYMCO Stadium.

When delving into head-to-head statistics between these two sides, Penybont holds an edge with two wins compared to none from Barry Town United out of their last five meetings; three games ended all square including the most recent encounter that finished as a thrilling 2-2 draw.

Both teams exhibit noteworthy goal-scoring capabilities; Barry averages scoring at least once per match while conceding slightly more than they'd prefer (1.4 goals scored vs. 1.3 conceded), particularly noticeable when playing at home where these averages slightly adjust (scoring decreases but defensive solidity improves). Penybont demonstrates similar attacking flair (averaging exactly like Barry's away score rate) while boasting stronger defensive performance across both home and away fixtures (conceding only about one goal per game).

Bet

Given both teams’ ability to find the back net consistently alongside historical data indicating closely fought contests – including three draws from their last five encounters – betting enthusiasts might find value exploring options beyond straightforward win outcomes. Factoring also both teams' average goals scored per game surpasses two but does not stretch far beyond it especially considering direct matchups' outcomes; thus suggesting a potential cagey affair reflective of high stakes involved.

With all metrics considered: Draw emerges as potentially valuable bet for those looking toward this fixture’s outcome based primarily on historical precedents and current forms indicating another tightly contested match-up could well be on cards come Friday afternoon.