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Pontypridd Town AFC vs Haverfordwest County Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Friday, 29th March, the Wales Premier League will witness an intriguing clash as Pontypridd Town AFC hosts Haverfordwest County at Ynysangharad Park for the 7th round of action. With a kick-off set for 12:30, fans are in for a midday spectacle that promises plenty of excitement.

Pontypridd Town AFC, under the guidance of Gavin Allen, will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and recent form to climb higher than their current 4th place standing. The team has shown commendable consistency in their last five matches with an impressive tally of three wins and two draws. Their scoring ability at home is noteworthy, averaging two goals per game which could spell trouble for any visiting side.

On the other side, Haverfordwest County led by Tony Pennock finds themselves at the pinnacle of the league but has experienced a mixed bag in terms of recent results – securing just one win out of five alongside one loss and three draws. Despite leading the table, their away goal average stands at a modest 0.5 goals per game; however, they've been equally stingy on defense when on the road.

The head-to-head record between these two teams does not strongly favor either side with each having secured a win apiece and sharing spoils on three occasions - including their latest encounter which ended in a tightly contested 1-1 draw.

Both teams' last outings were reflective of their season's narratives; Pontypridd drew with Barry Town United while Haverfordwest managed a clean sheet against Aberystwyth Town winning by two goals to nil.

Bet

Given both teams' form coming into this match and considering how closely matched they have been historically, this game looks poised for another tight contest. While Pontypridd boasts more favorable scoring stats especially at home (2 goals per game), Haverfordwest's robust defense (conceding only 0.75 away) cannot be overlooked.

Taking all factors into account including performance trends and statistical averages regarding goals scored/conceded both home/away - my recommended bet would lean towards 'Under 2.5'. This choice reflects both sides’ relatively low-scoring encounters when pitted against each other coupled with Haverfordwest’s sturdy defensive record on travels matching up well against Pontypridd’s attacking prowess at Ynysangharad Park.