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Saturday, 3 October 2026

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· Analysis updated 19:52 UTC

H&W Welders vs Rathfriland Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.35 expected goals for H&W Welders and 0.80 for Rathfriland, a combined total of 3.15. That distribution gives H&W Welders the largest share of the 1X2 market at 72%, with the draw at 17%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 61% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 72% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

H&W Welders win

72.0% probability

High confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.35 – 0.80

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • H&W Welders home form

    9 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Rathfriland away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates H&W Welders to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 72%, against 72% / 17% / 11% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.35 goals for H&W Welders and 0.80 for Rathfriland, a combined 3.15 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

H&W Welders win72%
Draw17%
Rathfriland win11%

Double chance 1X

89%

Double chance 12

83%

Double chance X2

28%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals82%
Over 2.5 goals61%
Over 3.5 goals39%
Both teams to score50%

Correct score

  • 2–011.8%
  • 1–010.1%
  • 2–19.5%
  • 3–09.3%
  • 1–18.1%

Recent form

H&W Welders

  • 2026-09-25T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Newry City AFC · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Ballinamallard United · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Annagh United · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Moyola Park · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-28T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Dundela · 2-0 (W)

Rathfriland

  • 2026-09-19T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Queen's University · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Ards · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Institute · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-28T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Glenavon FC · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-08-22T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Newington Youth · 0-4 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Championship table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Annagh United138411728
2Newington Youth13823726
3Glenavon FC127321624
4Ballinamallard United13634221
5Queen's University13625820
6Institute12624520
7Newry City AFC13544-219
8Warrenpoint Town12534418
9Loughgall13454-517
10Ards13445-116
11H&W Welders13517-316
12Moyola Park12426-1014
13Rathfriland12408-1112
14Dundela12255-511
15Strabane Athletic13247-1110
16Armagh City13067-116

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is H&W Welders win, at 72.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 50% and over 2.5 goals at 61%.

A 72% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.