Welsh Premier League
Cardiff MU vs The New Saints
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Cyncoed Campus Artificial Pitch
Cardiff MU vs The New Saints Prediction & Stats - Welsh Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Cardiff MU vs The New Saints carries real history into this round of the Welsh Premier League.
The two sides meet on 21/08 (Friday) at Cyncoed Campus Artificial Pitch, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Cardiff MU vs The New Saints prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Cardiff MU vs The New Saints
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Cardiff MU vs The New Saints call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes The New Saints the side to beat, with roughly 11% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Welsh Premier League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Cardiff MU Preview
Cardiff MU reach this fixture 3 match into their Welsh Premier League. Here is where Cardiff MU stand:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
8 scored, at 2.67 a game
2 conceded, at 0.67 a game
Cardiff MU, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jasper Payne, 4 goals
Most assists: Arron Davies, 0 assists
Recent results — Cardiff MU
15/08/2026 07:30
07/08/2026 14:45
01/08/2026 09:30
18/04/2026 12:15
03/04/2026 09:30
The New Saints: how they are travelling
The New Saints come in 3 matches into their Welsh Premier League.
Here is what The Saints have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.33 points per game
3 scored, at 1 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
The Saints, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Joshua Lock, 1 goals
Most assists: Jack Bodenham, 1 assists
Recent results — The Saints
14/08/2026 14:45
07/08/2026 14:45
02/08/2026 09:30
30/07/2026 13:30
23/07/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours The New Saints
The New Saints have generally come out ahead of Cardiff MU in their recent meetings.
From 33 match(es):
The New Saints: 22 win(s)
Cardiff MU: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Cardiff MU vs The New Saints prediction.
Form comparison Cardiff MU vs The New Saints
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Cardiff MU
Wales - Welsh Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 7 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 6 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 2.68 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.5 | 1.44 |
Away Team
The New Saints
Wales - Welsh Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.35 | 2.81 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
0.77 | 0.86 | 0.57 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Cardiff MU vs The New Saints
Match: Cardiff MU vs The New Saints
Competition: Welsh Premier League
Date: Friday, 21/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Cyncoed Campus Artificial Pitch
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Stats
The statistics for Cardiff MU vs TNS that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 2.96
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 46%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 57%
Cards
5
League: 2.38
Corners
13
League: 8.08
Home Team
Cardiff MU
Wales - Welsh Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 7 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 6 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 2.68 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.5 | 1.44 |
Away Team
The New Saints
Wales - Welsh Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.35 | 2.81 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
0.77 | 0.86 | 0.57 |
Corners
8.33 / Match
+19% Corners / Match
Cardiff MU received +19% more corners than The New Saints in the Welsh Premier League
7 / Match
Barry Town United
(6)
Airbus UK
(1)
Holywell
(6)(4)
Briton Ferry
(8)
Haverfordwest County
(7)
Penybont
Cards
1.67 / Match
+20% Cards / Match
The New Saints received +20% more cards than Cardiff MU in the Welsh Premier League
2 / Match
Barry Town United
(1)
Airbus UK
(1)
Holywell
(3)(3)
Briton Ferry
(1)
Haverfordwest County
(2)
Penybont
Goals Scored
2.67 / Match
+167%
Cardiff MU is +167% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Barry Town United
(0)
Airbus UK
(2)
Holywell
(6)(1)
Briton Ferry
(2)
Haverfordwest County
(0)
Penybont
Goals Conceded
0.67 / Match
100%
Cardiff MU condeded 100% more goals than The New Saints
0 / Match
Barry Town United
(1)
Airbus UK
(0)
Holywell
(1)(0)
Briton Ferry
(0)
Haverfordwest County
(0)
Penybont
Welsh Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Llandudno
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Barry Town United
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| 3 |
Penybont
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
The New Saints
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Connah's Quay
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Cardiff MU
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Caernarfon Town
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 8 |
Airbus UK
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 9 |
Briton Ferry
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Cambrian & Clydach
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Colwyn Bay
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Ammanford
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 13 |
Flint Town United
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Haverfordwest County
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Holywell
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Trefelin
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | -12 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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