Newry City AFC vs Annagh United | Prediction | NIFL Championship | 18/09
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
Newry City AFC and Annagh United face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 NIFL Championship season. The game takes place at The Showgrounds on Friday, 18/09/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Newry City AFC vs Annagh United, based on a 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 Newry City AFC vs Annagh United
The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:
BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.55
Confidence
77%
Last updated: 18-09-2026
APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.
Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match
Newry City AFC and Annagh United are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.
That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.
So let's hope that Newry City AFC and Annagh United both find the back of the net.
Newry City AFC preview
Newry City AFC comes into the match having played 7 games in the NIFL Championship so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.57 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses.
Newry City AFC's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 11 goals were scored in the NIFL Championship, averaging 1.57 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.48.
The offence system of Newry City AFC 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 13 goals with an average of 1.86 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 39 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.18.
- 31/10/2026ArdsNewry City AFCD1131/10/2026NIFL ChampionshipArds
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Newry City AFC1 - 1D - 23/10/2026Newry City AFCNewington YouthL0223/10/2026NIFL ChampionshipNewry City AFC
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Newington Youth0 - 2L - 17/10/2026Queen's UniversityNewry City AFCD1117/10/2026NIFL ChampionshipQueen's University
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Newry City AFC1 - 1D - 09/10/2026Newry City AFCDundelaW3109/10/2026NIFL ChampionshipNewry City AFC
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Dundela3 - 1W - 03/10/2026LoughgallNewry City AFCL2103/10/2026NIFL ChampionshipLoughgall
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Newry City AFC2 - 1L
Annagh United preview
On the other hand, Annagh United comes into the match having played 7 games in the NIFL Championship so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.29 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 27 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses.
Annagh United's attack has scored 72 goals during this period. Out of this total, 17 goals were scored in the NIFL Championship, averaging 2.43 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.6.
The offence system of Annagh United 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 11 goals with an average of 1.57 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 49 goals conceded in 45 matches, resulting in an average of 1.09.
- 31/10/2026LoughgallAnnagh UnitedW0331/10/2026NIFL ChampionshipLoughgall
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Annagh United0 - 3W - 24/10/2026Annagh UnitedQueen's UniversityW5124/10/2026NIFL ChampionshipAnnagh United
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Queen's University5 - 1W - 17/10/2026Armagh CityAnnagh UnitedW1317/10/2026NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City
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Annagh United1 - 3W - 10/10/2026Annagh UnitedGlenavonD1110/10/2026NIFL ChampionshipAnnagh United
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Glenavon1 - 1D - 03/10/2026Warrenpoint TownAnnagh UnitedD1103/10/2026NIFL ChampionshipWarrenpoint Town
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Annagh United1 - 1D
Head to head: Newry City AFC vs Annagh United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Newry City AFC
Home
Annagh United
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.572.29
- 43%Wins71%
- 57%First to Score43%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.572.43
- Conceded/game1.861.57
- xG1.351.26
- xGA1.130.97
Trends
- 71%Both Score86%
- 14%Clean Sheet14%
- 14%Failed to Score0%
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Likely Scores
| # | Score | Probability | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - 1 | 14.65% | |
| 2 | 0 - 0 | 11.75% | |
| 3 | 0 - 1 | 10.56% | |
| 4 | 1 - 0 | 10.33% | |
| 5 | 1 - 2 | 7.60% | |
| 6 | 2 - 1 | 7.46% | |
| 7 | 0 - 2 | 6.79% | |
| 8 | 2 - 0 | 6.53% | |
| 9 | 2 - 2 | 4.26% | |
| 10 | 1 - 3 | 2.89% | |
| 11 | 3 - 1 | 2.79% | |
| 12 | 0 - 3 | 2.58% |