Rathfriland vs Ards Prediction

League Cup · Tue 20 Oct 2026
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RathfrilandWWDDW
0 - 0
Full time
ArdsLDDDL
Kick-offTue 20 Oct, 19:45
Our tipX ✓
Goals–
Confidence95%

Full-time report

Our tipX ✓
Double chanceX2 ✓
BTTSNo ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
RathfrilandWWDDW
06 Nov 26ABallinamallard United1 - 0Championship
30 Oct 26HStrabane Athletic2 - 2Championship
20 Oct 26HArds0 - 0League Cup
17 Oct 26ADundela1 - 0Championship
09 Oct 26HArmagh City2 - 1Championship
ArdsLDDDL
07 Nov 26AH&W Welders0 - 3Championship
31 Oct 26HNewry City AFC1 - 1Championship
24 Oct 26AArmagh City1 - 1Championship
20 Oct 26ARathfriland0 - 0League Cup
16 Oct 26HInstitute0 - 2Championship

Head to head

Rathfriland 0 · Draws 1 · Ards 1 (2 meetings)

20 Oct 26Rathfriland0 - 0ArdsLeague Cup
12 Sep 26Ards1 - 0RathfrilandChampionship

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Our prediction

Draw

Double chance
X2  •  Draw or Ards
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
Confidence
95%

Our record

Our tips on Ardslast 20 tipped matches
10/2050%
Our tips in League Cuplast 30 days
7/1258%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Win probability

Rathfriland5%
Draw89%
Ards6%

Rathfriland vs Ards preview and result

Rathfriland and Ards met in the League Cup on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 19:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 0 - 0.

Our model gives Rathfriland a 5% chance of winning, the draw 89% and Ards 6%. Our pick was Draw with 95% confidence. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Ards) covers two of the three results.

Form and head to head

Rathfriland have 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-D-D-W), scoring 6 and conceding 3. Ards have 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-D-D-L), scoring 2 and conceding 7. In their last 2 meetings, Rathfriland won 0, Ards won 1 and 1 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Rathfriland vs Ards?

Our pre-match prediction is Draw (95% confidence). Win chances: Rathfriland 5%, draw 89%, Ards 6%.

What time is Rathfriland vs Ards?

Rathfriland vs Ards (League Cup) was played on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 19:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Rathfriland vs Ards?

The double chance X2 (Draw or Ards) covers two outcomes. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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