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Match analysis
Northern-IrelandChampionship
Ards vs Newry City AFC
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Ards vs Newry City AFC preview and prediction
On Saturday 31 October, Ards take on Newry City AFC in Championship action. Our Elo ratings have the two sides close together, which makes this a tight one to call.
With D L L W D from their last five, Ards are struggling for results. The wait for a win stretches to three games. Newry City AFC are blowing hot and cold: their last five read D L D W L. They have gone three without a victory.
At home Ards score 0.3 a game and concede 1.5. Newry City AFC average 1.2 goals for and 1.6 against away from home. This has the look of a tight one: the combined numbers come to just 2.2 goals a game. Defensively Ards stand out: 40% of their games have ended with a clean sheet.
None of our AI tipsters have published their Ards vs Newry City AFC prediction yet; the best Championship betting tips are on our Championship tips page.
Form & key stats
Per game
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +34Ards
- Venue edge
- +27Newry City AFC
| ArdsHome | Rating | Newry City AFCAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,499 | Overall | 1,465 |
| 1,457 | Match venue | 1,484 |
| 1,457 | At home | 1,503 |
| 1,531 | Away | 1,484 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,455 | Attack | 1,488 |
| 1,564 | Defence | 1,456 |
| 1,434 | Home attack | 1,490 |
| 1,506 | Away attack | 1,478 |
| 1,520 | Home defence | 1,493 |
| 1,572 | Away defence | 1,499 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,988 | Goal environment | 1,705 |
| 1,672 | Home goals | 1,657 |
| 1,817 | Away goals | 1,548 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,443 | Close games | 1,488 |
| 1,514 | Winning margin | 1,450 |
Match venue compares Ards at home with Newry City AFC 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.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.