Newry City AFC vs Newington Youth: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Friday 23 October: Newry City AFC v Newington Youth in the Championship, played at The Showgrounds. In the table, Newry City AFC are 5th, upper half, on 23 points after 15 matches; Newington Youth are 3rd (among the top four) with 29.
Current form
Newry City AFC, last 5: LDWLW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Carrick Rangers, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Newington Youth, last 5: LWLLW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Ballymena United, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Newry City AFC 1.8 xG, Newington Youth 1.8 xG – a total near 3.5. That is an open game on paper: 66% for three or more goals, 68% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Newry City AFC 40%, draw 20%, Newington Youth 40%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Newry City AFC 1–1 Newington Youth. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Newry City AFC40%fair 2.51 · @2.40
Draw20%fair 5.01 · @3.60
Newington Youth40%fair 2.49 · @2.35
3.52Expected goals
1.75Newry City AFC xG
1.76Newington Youth xG
68%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
0–15%
1–05%
From our goals model: Newry City AFC 1.8 – 1.8 Newington Youth 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✓
40%
2.49
2.35
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
68%
1.47
1.44
Draw no bet
Newington Youth (draw no bet)✓
50%
1.99
–
Asian handicap
Newry City AFC +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
1.12
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
66%
1.51
1.44
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
1.67
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
1.28
First team to score
Newington Youth to score first✓
49%
2.06
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
36%
2.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Newington Youth / FT Newington Youth✗
23%
4.26
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.36
–
Recent results
Newry City AFC – last 6
LDWLWD
20 Oct
@ Carrick Rangers
0–3
L
17 Oct
@ Queen's University
1–1
D
9 Oct
vs Dundela
3–1
W
3 Oct
@ Loughgall
1–2
L
25 Sep
vs H&W Welders
3–2
W
18 Sep
vs Annagh United
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Newington Youth – last 6
LWLLWL
20 Oct
vs Ballymena United
1–3
L
16 Oct
@ Moyola Park
3–2
W
9 Oct
vs Ards
0–2
L
3 Oct
@ Institute
0–7
L
26 Sep
vs Ballinamallard United
4–0
W
19 Sep
@ Glenavon FC
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Newry City AFC and Newington Youth.
What is the prediction for Newry City AFC vs Newington Youth?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Newry City AFC vs Newington Youth?
On our numbers Newry City AFC have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Newington Youth 40%.
How many goals will there be in Newry City AFC vs Newington Youth?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Newry City AFC vs Newington Youth?
Our predicted score is Newry City AFC 1–1 Newington Youth, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Newry City AFC vs Newington Youth?
Newry City AFC vs Newington Youth (Championship) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at The Showgrounds.
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.
