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RathfrilandWWDDWHead to head
Ards 1 · Draws 1 · Rathfriland 0 (2 meetings)
Our prediction
Ards to win
Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 1 – 0 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Ards vs Rathfriland preview and result
Ards and Rathfriland met in the Championship on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 0, 1 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Ards a 55% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Rathfriland 34%. Our pick was Ards to win with 65% confidence. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Ards or Rathfriland) covers two of the three results.
Goals: we expect about 3.7 goals (2.4 for Ards, 1.3 for Rathfriland). The chance of three or more goals is 71%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (90% confidence). 1 goal was scored.
Form and head to head
Ards have 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-D-D-L), scoring 2 and conceding 7. Rathfriland have 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-D-D-W), scoring 6 and conceding 3. In their last 2 meetings, Ards won 1, Rathfriland won 0 and 1 ended level.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Ards vs Rathfriland?
Our pre-match prediction is Ards to win (65% confidence). Win chances: Ards 55%, draw 11%, Rathfriland 34%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Ards vs Rathfriland?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 90% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 71%).
What time is Ards vs Rathfriland?
Ards vs Rathfriland (Championship) was played on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Ards vs Rathfriland?
The double chance 12 (Ards or Rathfriland) covers two outcomes. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
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