Rathfriland vs Armagh City Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.38 expected goals for Rathfriland and 1.11 for Armagh City, a combined total of 2.50. That distribution gives Rathfriland the largest share of the 1X2 market at 43%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 46% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 43% 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

Home/Draw

69.7% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.38 – 1.11

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

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.

Rathfriland home form
3 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Armagh City away threat
Scored in 1 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Rathfriland to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 43%, against 43% / 27% / 30% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.38 goals for Rathfriland and 1.11 for Armagh City, a combined 2.50 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Rathfriland win43%

Draw27%

Armagh City win30%

Double chance 1X

70%

Double chance 12

73%

Double chance X2

57%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals71%

Over 2.5 goals46%

Over 3.5 goals24%

Both teams to score50%

Correct score

1–112.7%
1–011.4%
0–19.2%
2–18.8%
0–08.2%

Recent form

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)

Armagh City

2026-09-04T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Newry City AFC · 2-2 (D)
2026-08-28T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Moyola Park · 0-1 (L)
2026-08-22T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Glenavon FC · 2-2 (D)
2026-08-15T14:00:00.000Z · A vs H&W Welders · 0-1 (L)
2026-08-11T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Warrenpoint Town · 0-2 (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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#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Annagh United	13	8	4	1	17	28
2	Newington Youth	13	8	2	3	7	26
3	Glenavon FC	12	7	3	2	16	24
4	Ballinamallard United	13	6	3	4	2	21
5	Queen's University	13	6	2	5	8	20
6	Institute	12	6	2	4	5	20
7	Newry City AFC	13	5	4	4	-2	19
8	Warrenpoint Town	12	5	3	4	4	18
9	Loughgall	13	4	5	4	-5	17
10	Ards	13	4	4	5	-1	16
11	H&W Welders	13	5	1	7	-3	16
12	Moyola Park	12	4	2	6	-10	14
13	Rathfriland	12	4	0	8	-11	12
14	Dundela	12	2	5	5	-5	11
15	Strabane Athletic	13	2	4	7	-11	10
16	Armagh City	13	0	6	7	-11	6

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 69.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 50% and over 2.5 goals at 46%.

A 70% 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.

Methodology Results Log

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.