Rathfriland vs Armagh City Prediction

Championship · Fri 9 Oct 2026
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RathfrilandWWDDW
2 - 1
Full time · HT 2 - 0
Armagh CityLDWLL
Kick-offFri 9 Oct, 19:45
Our tip1 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSNo ✗
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

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
Armagh CityLDWLL
13 Nov 26AInstitute0 - 5Championship
07 Nov 26HNewington Youth0 - 6Championship
31 Oct 26ABallinamallard United1 - 0Championship
24 Oct 26HArds1 - 1Championship
20 Oct 26HH&W Welders1 - 3League Cup

Head to head

Rathfriland 1 · Draws 0 · Armagh City 2 (3 meetings)

09 Oct 26Rathfriland2 - 1Armagh CityChampionship
10 Feb 24Rathfriland0 - 1Armagh CityPremier Intermediate League
28 Oct 23Armagh City1 - 0RathfrilandPremier Intermediate League

Full head to head: Rathfriland vs Armagh City →

Our prediction

Rathfriland to win

Double chance
12  •  Rathfriland or Armagh City
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Rathfrilandlast 18 tipped matches
10/1856%
Our tips on Armagh Citylast 20 tipped matches
10/2050%
Our tips in Championshiplast 30 days
21/3560%

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

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 52%Under 2.5: 48%
Expected goals
1.21Rathfriland
2.75Total
1.54Armagh City

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 12%
0 – 1 Armagh City win 10%
1 – 2 Armagh City win 9%
1 – 0 Rathfriland win 8%
0 – 2 Armagh City win 8%
3 – 0 Rathfriland win 2% Our pick

Final score: 2 – 1 – 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

Rathfriland49%
Draw11%
Armagh City40%

Rathfriland vs Armagh City preview and result

Rathfriland and Armagh City met in the Championship on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 1, 2 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Rathfriland a 49% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Armagh City 40%. Our pick was Rathfriland to win with 55% confidence. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Rathfriland or Armagh City) covers two of the three results.

Goals: we expect about 2.8 goals (1.2 for Rathfriland, 1.5 for Armagh City). The chance of three or more goals is 52%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

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. Armagh City have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-W-L-L), scoring 3 and conceding 15. In their last 3 meetings, Rathfriland won 1, Armagh City won 2 and 0 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Rathfriland vs Armagh City?

Our pre-match prediction is Rathfriland to win (55% confidence). Win chances: Rathfriland 49%, draw 11%, Armagh City 40%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Rathfriland vs Armagh City?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 52%).

What time is Rathfriland vs Armagh City?

Rathfriland vs Armagh City (Championship) was played on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Rathfriland vs Armagh City?

The double chance 12 (Rathfriland or Armagh City) covers two outcomes. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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