Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Picks by market
ResultNewington Youth to win ✗62% · @1.70
Double chanceNewington Youth or draw ✗86% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗65% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.18
Newington Youth vs Ards: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 9 October the Championship brings Newington Youth against Ards. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Newington Youth are 3rd, among the top four, on 29 points after 14 matches; Ards are 11th (lower half) with 17. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Newington Youth, last 5: LWLDW Their latest outing: 0–7 defeat to Institute, away. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Ards, last 5: DLDWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Ballinamallard United, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Momentum favours Newington Youth, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for Ards.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Newington Youth 2.2 xG, Ards 1.1 xG – a total near 3.3. That is an open game on paper: 63% for three or more goals, 65% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Newington Youth 62%, draw 24%, Ards 14%.
Lower-risk option: Newington Youth or draw (86%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (65%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Newington Youth 2–1 Ards. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Newington Youth62%fair 1.62 · @1.70
Draw24%fair 4.18 · @3.75
Ards14%fair 6.92 · @3.80
3.29Expected goals
2.23Newington Youth xG
1.06Ards xG
65%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
2–09%
1–19%
1–08%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Newington Youth 2.2 – 1.1 Ards 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
Newington Youth to win✗
62%
1.62
1.70
Double chance
Newington Youth or draw✗
86%
1.17
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
65%
1.55
1.50
Draw no bet
Newington Youth (draw no bet)✗
81%
1.23
–
Asian handicap
Newington Youth -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
1.14
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
63%
1.58
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
1.62
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.25
First team to score
Newington Youth to score first✗
65%
1.53
–
Half-time result
Newington Youth ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.11
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Newington Youth / FT Newington Youth✗
42%
2.40
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.18
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Recent results
Newington Youth – last 6
LWLDWW
3 Oct
@ Institute
0–7
L
26 Sep
vs Ballinamallard United
4–0
W
19 Sep
@ Glenavon FC
0–1
L
12 Sep
vs Dundela
5–5
D
5 Sep
@ Warrenpoint Town
1–0
W
28 Aug
@ Strabane Athletic
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Ards – last 6
DLDWLL
3 Oct
@ Ballinamallard United
1–1
D
26 Sep
vs Strabane Athletic
0–1
L
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
0.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Newington Youth and Ards.
What is the prediction for Newington Youth vs Ards?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Newington Youth vs Ards?
On our numbers Newington Youth have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Ards 14%.
How many goals will there be in Newington Youth vs Ards?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Newington Youth vs Ards?
Our predicted score is Newington Youth 2–1 Ards, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Newington Youth vs Ards?
Newington Youth vs Ards (Championship) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:45 (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.
