Rathfriland vs Newry City AFC Prediction

Championship · Sat 15 Aug 2026
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RathfrilandWWDDW
1 - 2
Full time · HT 0 - 2
Newry City AFCDLLDW
Kick-offSat 15 Aug, 17:30
Our tip1 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence60%

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
Newry City AFCDLLDW
06 Nov 26AMoyola Park2 - 1Championship
31 Oct 26AArds1 - 1Championship
23 Oct 26HNewington Youth0 - 2Championship
20 Oct 26ACarrick Rangers0 - 3League Cup
17 Oct 26AQueen's University1 - 1Championship

Head to head

Full head to head: Rathfriland vs Newry City AFC →

Our prediction

Rathfriland to win

Double chance
12  •  Rathfriland or Newry City AFC
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
Confidence
60%

Our record

Our tips on Rathfrilandlast 17 tipped matches
9/1753%
Our tips on Newry City AFClast 19 tipped matches
5/1926%
Our tips in Championshiplast 30 days
15/2756%

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
95%
Over 2.5: 76%Under 2.5: 24%
Expected goals
2.40Rathfriland
4.00Total
1.60Newry City AFC

Possible correct scores

2 – 1 Rathfriland win 8%
1 – 1 Draw 7%
2 – 2 Draw 7%
3 – 1 Rathfriland win 7%
1 – 2 Newry City AFC win 6% ✓ Final score
3 – 0 Rathfriland win 4% Our pick

Final score: 1 – 2 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Rathfriland54%
Draw11%
Newry City AFC35%

Rathfriland vs Newry City AFC preview and result

Rathfriland and Newry City AFC met in the Championship on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 17:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 2, 0 - 2 at half time.

Our model gives Rathfriland a 54% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Newry City AFC 35%. Our pick was Rathfriland to win with 60% confidence. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Rathfriland or Newry City AFC) covers two of the three results.

Goals: we expect about 4.0 goals (2.4 for Rathfriland, 1.6 for Newry City AFC). The chance of three or more goals is 76%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (95% 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. Newry City AFC have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-L-L-D-W), scoring 4 and conceding 8.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Rathfriland vs Newry City AFC?

Our pre-match prediction is Rathfriland to win (60% confidence). Win chances: Rathfriland 54%, draw 11%, Newry City AFC 35%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Rathfriland vs Newry City AFC?

We expect about 4.0 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 95% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 76%).

What time is Rathfriland vs Newry City AFC?

Rathfriland vs Newry City AFC (Championship) was played on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 17:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Rathfriland vs Newry City AFC?

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

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