Ards and Newington Youth face each other on Tuesday 02.03.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a NIFL Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Ards's home ground, the Bangor Fuels Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Ards and Newington Youth, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Ards vs Newington Youth
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Ards preview
Ards heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Championship: in 24 matches, Ards secured 7 victories, 5 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.08 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Ards's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Ards has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 33 goals, of which 33 were scored in the NIFL Championship, resulting in an average of 1.38 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Ards has conceded 35 goals in the NIFL Championship (an average of 1.46 per game) and 35 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.46 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Newington Youth preview
Newington Youth comes into the game with 24 matches played so far in the NIFL Championship. They have secured 9 victories, 6 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.38 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses.
Newington Youth's attack has been highly effective, scoring 46 goals during this period. Of that total, 46 were netted in the NIFL Championship, with an average of 1.92 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.92.
Newington Youth's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 40 goals with an average of 1.67 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 40 goals in 24 matches, averaging 1.67 per match.
Head to head: Ards vs Newington Youth
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Ards
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W D L |
1.08 |
| Home | D D W L W |
1.09 |
| Away | L W L L L |
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 27% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.82 | 2.85 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.09 | 1.62 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.73 | 1.23 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 64% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 27% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 27% | 46% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 36% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 1.11 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.42 | 1.26 |
Newington Youth
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W D L |
1.38 |
| Home | W L W D W |
1.82 |
| Away | L L D D W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 55% | 23% |
| Goals | 3.58 | 3.82 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.92 | 2.27 | 1.62 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.55 | 1.77 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 64% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 27% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 9% | 23% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 73% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.38 | 1.12 |
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xGA
|
1.3 | 1.2 | 1.36 |
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