A clash of form and pedigree at Llanelian Road
Colwyn Bay welcome The New Saints to Llanelian Road on February 13 with a real contrast in trajectories. The home side have earned their place near the top of the Championship Round table and will lean on the intimacy of a 2,500-capacity ground and recent home resilience. Their group record shows solid output — 3 goals scored and only 2 conceded so far — and a mixed but fighting formline that has produced five wins in their last ten. That recent victory away at Barry Town United will give Colwyn Bay belief, and goalkeeper-led defensive stability has produced seven clean sheets across the campaign. Yet this is a different test: TNS arrive as the benchmark in the section.
The New Saints arrive with momentum and attacking depth
The New Saints head to Bae Colwyn top of the group with six points, and their recent results underline why they are favorites. A string of wins — including an emphatic 6-0 demolition of Penybont in midweek — showcases attacking potency; TNS have scored 66 goals across home and away tallies in the campaign portions provided and boast a remarkable 14 clean sheets. Their averages tell the same story: more than 16 shots per game, superior danger-creation numbers and a much higher over-2.5 rate than Colwyn Bay. The earlier league meeting this season ended 1-0 in favor of TNS, a repeat of that efficient, clinical performance would suit them fine.
Key trends and what they mean for betting
Tactically this looks likely to be a measuring contest in which TNS control possession and force openings through volume and quality chances. Colwyn Bay have the home crowd and a decent record of both teams scoring in their own matches, but The New Saints’ combination of prolific scoring and defensive solidity makes them the more reliable pick on the day. The data points — more total shots, more shots on target, more clean sheets and an already-won head-to-head — build a clear narrative: TNS are set up to win on the road.
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Betting suggestion (1X2): The strongest selection from the available data is an away win for The New Saints. Their recent 6-0 display, superiority in shots and chances, and a clean-sheet-rich season point to a confident 1X2 pick: The New Saints to win. Consider a conservative stake relative to your bankroll given the dynamics of cup-style Championship Rounds, but overall the statistical edge favors an away victory.
