Our Newport City FC vs Caerau Ely Prediction: 1-1
Newport City FC vs Caerau Ely in the Wales Championship South is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Friday January 9, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Newport City FC vs Caerau Ely prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Newport City FC's Last Match – Newport City FC vs Cwmbran Celtic
Newport City FC will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 Wales Championship South share of the spoils with Cwmbran Celtic on December 27. In that match, Newport City FC saw 61% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newport City FC | 61% | 0 (6) | - | 60 |
 Cwmbran Celtic | 39% | 0 (6) | - | 25 |
Caerau Ely's Last Match – Caerau Ely vs Cardiff Draconians
Caerau Ely will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Wales Championship South victory over Cardiff Draconians on January 2. In that match, Caerau Ely controlled 49% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Caerau Ely | 49% | 0 (3) | - | 42 |
Cardiff Draconians | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 60 |
Newport City FC vs Caerau Ely Stats
Key Stats
| Newport City FC | Caerau Ely | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 1.4 |
| 0.54 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport City FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Caerau Ely average 1.9 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.