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Queen's University vs Newry City AFC Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.53 expected goals for Queen's University and 1.28 for Newry City AFC, a combined total of 3.80. That distribution gives Queen's University the largest share of the 1X2 market at 65%, with the draw at 18%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 73% for over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 65% 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

Queen's University win

64.5% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.53 – 1.28

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.

  • Queen's University home form

    7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Newry City AFC away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Queen's University to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 65%, against 65% / 18% / 18% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.53 goals for Queen's University and 1.28 for Newry City AFC, a combined 3.80 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Queen's University win65%
Draw18%
Newry City AFC win18%

Double chance 1X

82%

Double chance 12

82%

Double chance X2

36%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals89%
Over 2.5 goals73%
Over 3.5 goals53%
Both teams to score66%

Correct score

  • 2–19.1%
  • 3–17.7%
  • 1–17.2%
  • 2–07.1%
  • 3–06.0%

Recent form

Queen's University

  • 2026-10-20T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Ballinamallard United · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-17T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Newry City AFC · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Ballinamallard United · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Dundela · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Moyola Park · 0-1 (L)

Newry City AFC

  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Loughgall · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-25T18:45:00.000Z · H vs H&W Welders · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Annagh United · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-11T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Strabane Athletic · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-04T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Armagh City · 2-2 (D)

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 Queen's University win, at 64.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 66% and over 2.5 goals at 73%.

A 65% 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.