Match analysis
Northern-IrelandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Ards got the job done on Saturday 26 October 2024, winning 3-1 at home to Armagh City (Championship). Ards led 2-0 at the break and saw it out.
In six meetings since August 2024, Ards have won four and Armagh City have taken two. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Ards vs Armagh City prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| ArdsHome | Rating | Armagh CityAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,438 | Overall | 1,500 |
| 1,463 | Match venue | 1,518 |
| 1,463 | At home | 1,487 |
| 1,454 | Away | 1,518 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,494 | Attack | 1,493 |
| 1,479 | Defence | 1,485 |
| 1,465 | Home attack | 1,512 |
| 1,541 | Away attack | 1,485 |
| 1,500 | Home defence | 1,480 |
| 1,454 | Away defence | 1,507 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,962 | Goal environment | 1,540 |
| 1,658 | Home goals | 1,532 |
| 1,803 | Away goals | 1,508 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,398 | Close games | 1,515 |
| 1,459 | Winning margin | 1,492 |
Match venue compares Ards at home with Armagh City away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.