Bala Town vs Cardiff MU: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced rivalry with an advantage for a draw. Bala Town displays poor home form with only 17% wins and a goal difference of -6, conceding an average of 1.42 goals per match. Cardiff MU is characterized by a high percentage of draws away (55%), which confirms their tendency to share points. The recent form of both teams is similar (0.6 PPG), and the xG values are close, suggesting balanced quality of play. Cardiff has better shooting accuracy (16% vs 11%) and fails to score less frequently (18% vs 42%), which gives them a slight advantage, but their defense also falters away. Taking into account the hosts' poor form and the guests' tendency to draw, the most likely outcome is a share of the points.
Bala Town vs Cardiff MU: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bala Town played against Cardiff MU in Welsh Premier League (Wales). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Bala Town has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Cardiff MU has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Bala Town scores 0.96 goals per game and allows 1.48. Cardiff MU scores 1.43 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 3.10 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Bala Town's games and 65% of Cardiff MU's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 61%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cardiff MU has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.11 per game. Bala Town takes 8.1 shots per game, while Cardiff MU takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Bala Town leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. Cardiff MU leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bala Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Cardiff MU, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Welsh Premier League games average 3.10 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced rivalry with an advantage for a draw. Bala Town displays poor home form with only 17% wins and a goal difference of -6, conceding an average of 1.42 goals per match. Cardiff MU is characterized by a high percentage of draws away (55%), which confirms their tendency to share points. The recent form of both teams is similar (0.6 PPG), and the xG values are close, suggesting balanced quality of play. Cardiff has better shooting accuracy (16% vs 11%) and fails to score less frequently (18% vs 42%), which gives them a slight advantage, but their defense also falters away. Taking into account the hosts' poor form and the guests' tendency to draw, the most likely outcome is a share of the points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bala Town | Cardiff MU | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cardiff MU is 49% better for: goals scored per game.
0.96 goals / game - Bala Town · 1.43 goals / game - Cardiff MU
Bala Town is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Bala Town · 1.65 goals / game - Cardiff MU
Bala Town scores in 57% of games (13 of 23 meczów), while Cardiff MU keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 meczów).
Cardiff MU scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Bala Town keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bala Town
Over / Under - Cardiff MU
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cardiff MU is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / game - Bala Town · 1.13 pts / game - Cardiff MU
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bala Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cardiff MU - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 26%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bala Town
Cardiff MU
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Welsh Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Bala Town | Liga | Cardiff MU | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.43 | 3.10 | • 3.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 52% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 58% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 28% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 75% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Bala Town's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Cardiff MU. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bala Town vs Cardiff MU?
The Welsh Premier League match finished Bala Town 1:1 Cardiff MU. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Bala Town and Cardiff MU?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Bala Town won 0, Cardiff MU won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Bala Town vs Cardiff MU?
Bala Town score 0.96 goals per game on average and Cardiff MU 1.43. The Welsh Premier League average is 3.10 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Bala Town's matches and 65% of Cardiff MU's.
What form are Bala Town and Cardiff MU in?
Over the last 5 games Bala Town have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Cardiff MU 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bala Town vs Cardiff MU?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.