Our Newington FC vs Ards FC Prediction: 2-2
Newington FC vs Ards FC in the Northern Ireland Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 2-2 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Newington FC vs Ards FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Newington FC's Last Match – Glenavon vs Newington FC
After suffering a 2-4 Northern Ireland Cup loss to Glenavon, Newington FC must win to get back on track. In that match, Newington FC recorded 36% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Glenavon | 64% | 0 (8) | - | 80 |
 Newington FC | 36% | 0 (4) | - | 48 |
Ards FC's Last Match – Dungannon Swifts vs Ards FC
Ards FC will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 Northern Ireland Cup loss to Dungannon Swifts on January 10.
Newington FC vs Ards FC Stats
Key Stats
| Newington FC | Ards FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.54 | Attacking Strength | 1.17 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 0.68 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newington FC are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 2.7 conceded per match, while Ards FC average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Newington FC 22-27
Ards FC 18-17
What are the odds for this match?
Newington FC to win: @1.833
Draw: @3.8
Ards FC to win: @3.2