Our HW Welders vs Newington FC Prediction: 3-1
HW Welders vs Newington FC in the Northern Ireland Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. Our analysis favors a 3-1 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This HW Welders vs Newington 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
HW Welders's Last Match – Moyola Park vs HW Welders
HW Welders must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-2 Northern Ireland Cup victory over Moyola Park in their last outing. In that match, HW Welders saw 60% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moyola Park | 40% | 0 (5) | - | 102 |
 HW Welders | 60% | 0 (5) | - | 105 |
Newington FC's Last Match – Institute vs Newington FC
Newington FC will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 3-3 Northern Ireland Championship draw with Institute on December 30.
HW Welders vs Newington FC Stats
Key Stats
| HW Welders | Newington FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.65 | Attacking Strength | 1.32 |
| 0.62 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 3.7 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HW Welders are averaging 3.7 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Newington FC average 2.2 scored and 2.4 conceded per game.
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