AFAN LIDO VS NEWPORT CITY - WALES: FAW CHAMPIONSHIP, SOUTH MATCH PREVIEW
WALES: FAW CHAMPIONSHIP, SOUTH MATCH DETAILS: AFAN LIDO VS NEWPORT CITY
As Afan Lido prepare to host Newport City on February 13, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30, this WALES: FAW Championship, South fixture promises an intriguing contest.
AFAN LIDO PREVIEW IN WALES: FAW CHAMPIONSHIP, SOUTH
Afan Lido, currently 15th in the standings with 12 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 38 points. They've earned 5 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.
NEWPORT CITY PREVIEW IN WALES: FAW CHAMPIONSHIP, SOUTH
Newport City, sitting 8th with 27 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AFAN LIDO VS NEWPORT CITY
Recent meetings between Afan Lido and Newport City have favored Newport City, with Newport City claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Pontypridd United, Afan Lido recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.
Newport City's last outing came against Trethomas Bluebirds, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Afan Lido are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Afan Lido and Newport City are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR AFAN LIDO VS NEWPORT CITY
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Afan Lido's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Newport City's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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