Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.20 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Picks by market
ResultArds to win ✗64% · @1.48
Double chanceArds or draw ✗85% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗80% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.09
Ards vs Strabane Athletic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Strabane Athletic travel to face Ards on Saturday 26 September in the Championship – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, Ards are 11th, lower half, on 17 points after 15 matches; Strabane Athletic are 15th (in the drop zone) with 11.
Current form
Ards, last 5: DWLLL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Moyola Park, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Strabane Athletic, last 5: DDLLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Dundela, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Ards, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.3 for Strabane Athletic.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ards 2.1 xG, Strabane Athletic 1.0 xG – a total near 3.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 59% and GG at 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ards 64%, draw 21%, Strabane Athletic 15%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (80%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ards 2–0 Strabane Athletic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ards64%fair 1.57 · @1.48
Draw21%fair 4.74 · @4.00
Strabane Athletic15%fair 6.50 · @5.25
3.08Expected goals
2.12Ards xG
0.95Strabane Athletic xG
59%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–010%
2–110%
1–010%
1–19%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Ards 2.1 – 1.0 Strabane Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Ards to win✗
64%
1.57
1.48
Double chance
Ards or draw✗
85%
1.18
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.69
1.73
Draw no bet
Ards (draw no bet)✗
81%
1.24
–
Asian handicap
Ards -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.70
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
1.50
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
1.20
First team to score
Ards to score first✗
66%
1.52
–
Half-time result
Ards ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ards / FT Ards✗
41%
2.41
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.09
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Recent results
Ards – last 6
DWLLLW
19 Sep
@ Moyola Park
0–0
D
12 Sep
vs Rathfriland
1–0
W
4 Sep
@ Annagh United
1–2
L
28 Aug
vs Queen's University
0–3
L
22 Aug
vs Loughgall
1–2
L
15 Aug
@ Warrenpoint Town
3–1
W
1.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Strabane Athletic – last 6
DDLLLL
18 Sep
@ Dundela
1–1
D
11 Sep
vs Newry City AFC
2–2
D
5 Sep
@ Queen's University
0–6
L
28 Aug
vs Newington Youth
1–2
L
22 Aug
vs H&W Welders
1–2
L
15 Aug
@ Glenavon FC
1–4
L
1.0Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ards and Strabane Athletic.
What is the prediction for Ards vs Strabane Athletic?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Ards vs Strabane Athletic?
On our numbers Ards have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Strabane Athletic 15%.
How many goals will there be in Ards vs Strabane Athletic?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ards vs Strabane Athletic?
Our predicted score is Ards 2–0 Strabane Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Ards vs Strabane Athletic?
Ards vs Strabane Athletic (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
