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Haverfordwest County vs Barry Town United Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Friday, the New Bridge Meadow Stadium is set to host an enthralling Wales Premier League showdown as league leaders Haverfordwest County welcome third-placed Barry Town United. With both teams eyeing crucial points in the 8th round of the competition, a nail-biting encounter awaits fans and neutrals alike.

Under the stewardship of Tony Pennock, Haverfordwest County have carved out a formidable path this season, sitting comfortably at the summit with 37 points. Their recent form has been commendable too; securing two wins, suffering just one loss, and drawing twice in their last five outings. The team's resilience was on full display during their latest match against Pontypridd Town AFC away from home, clinching a hard-fought 1-0 victory.

On the other side of the pitch stands Stephen Jenkins' Barry Town United. Despite occupying third place with 29 points — trailing by eight behind their upcoming hosts — they've shown remarkable consistency in recent matches. Notably, all of their last five games ended in draws, including a goalless stalemate against Penybont at Jenner Park in their most recent fixture.

The head-to-head record tilts significantly towards Haverfordwest County who have dominated Barry Town United with three wins and two draws in their last five meetings; underscoring their psychological edge ahead of this clash.

When it comes to scoring prowess and defensive solidity at home versus away settings, both teams present intriguing statistics. Haverfordwest County averages more goals scored (1.4) when playing on familiar turf while conceding slightly more (1 goal per game) compared to overall averages (1 scored vs 0.8 conceded). Conversely, Barry Town United seems more lethal when playing away from home averaging an impressive two goals per game but also tend to be more vulnerable defensively conceding an average of 1.5 goals.

Bet

Given the compelling mix of form lines and historical matchups between these two sides along with how they fare offensively and defensively both home and away — making a betting recommendation requires weighing up several factors for value versus probability.

Considering Haverfordwest's strong position at top spot coupled with consistent performances leading up to this match alongside having home advantage where they average higher goal scoring rates — Home Win looks like a valuable bet here despite them facing stiff competition from Barry who are no pushovers especially given how prolifically they score on travels despite defensive frailties.