Armagh City and Ards face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Championship season. The game takes place at Holm Park on Tuesday, 30/12/2025, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Armagh City vs Ards, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Armagh City vs Ards
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Under 3.5 Goals
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Armagh City preview
Armagh City comes into the match having played 22 games in the NIFL Championship so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 15 losses, with an average of 0.68 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 15 draws, and 31 losses.
Armagh City's attack has scored 86 goals during this period. Out of this total, 24 goals were scored in the NIFL Championship, averaging 1.09 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.43.
The offense system of Armagh City is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 47 goals with an average of 2.14 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 125 goals conceded in 60 matches, resulting in an average of 2.08.
Ards preview
On the other hand, Ards comes into the match having played 21 games in the NIFL Championship so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.05 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 14 draws, and 25 losses.
Ards's attack has scored 80 goals during this period. Out of this total, 25 goals were scored in the NIFL Championship, averaging 1.19 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.36.
The offense system of Ards is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.57 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 90 goals conceded in 59 matches, resulting in an average of 1.53.
Head to head: Armagh City vs Ards
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Armagh City
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L L |
0.68 |
| Home | L L D L L |
0.73 |
| Away | L W L L L |
0.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Goals | 3.23 | 2.64 | 3.82 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 0.82 | 1.36 |
| Conceded | 2.14 | 1.82 | 2.45 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 36% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 27% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 45% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 55% | 27% |
|
xG
|
0.7 | 0 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 0 | 1.56 |
Ards
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L W L |
1.05 |
| Home | D W L W L |
1.1 |
| Away | L L L W D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 30% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 3.1 | 2.45 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.2 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.9 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 70% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 20% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 20% | 45% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 40% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1 | 1.11 | 0.77 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.42 | 1.34 |
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