Ards vs Strabane Athletic Prediction, H2H & Stats
Northern-Ireland: Championship
· Regular Season - 9 Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Annagh United |
14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 36:16 | +20 | 31 |
| 2 |  Glenavon FC |
13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 34:16 | +18 | 27 |
| 3 |  Newington Youth |
13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 29:22 | +7 | 26 |
| 4 |  Institute |
13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 23:18 | +5 | 21 |
| 5 |  Ballinamallard United |
14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 20:19 | +1 | 21 |
| 6 |  Queen's University |
14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 24:18 | +6 | 20 |
| 7 |  Newry City AFC |
14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 21:23 | -2 | 20 |
| 8 |  Warrenpoint Town |
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21:17 | +4 | 18 |
| 9 |  Ards |
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 16:17 | -1 | 17 |
| 10 |  Loughgall |
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18:26 | -8 | 17 |
| 11 |  H&W Welders |
13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 19:22 | -3 | 16 |
| 12 |  Moyola Park |
13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15:25 | -10 | 15 |
| 13 |  Rathfriland |
13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 14:25 | -11 | 13 |
| 14 |  Dundela |
12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 19:24 | -5 | 11 |
| 15 |  Strabane Athletic |
14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 13:24 | -11 | 11 |
| 16 |  Armagh City |
14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 12:22 | -10 | 9 |
Recent form
1 - 1
Newry City AFC
D
1 - 1
Ards
D
0 - 0
Ards
D
0 - 2
Institute
L
0 - 2
Ards
W
1 - 1
Ards
D
0 - 1
Strabane Athletic
L
0 - 0
Ards
D
1 - 0
Rathfriland
W
2 - 1
Ards
L
2 - 2
Strabane Athletic
D
0 - 1
Ballinamallard United
L
0 - 5
Glenavon FC
L
1 - 1
Loughgall
D
1 - 0
Strabane Athletic
L
0 - 0
Armagh City
D
0 - 1
Strabane Athletic
W
1 - 1
Strabane Athletic
D
2 - 2
Newry City AFC
D
6 - 0
Strabane Athletic
L
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 2 Ards · 1.55 Strabane Athletic
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Ards vs Strabane Athletic: preview and prediction
Ards host Strabane Athletic in the Northern-Ireland Championship (Regular Season - 9) on Saturday, 26th September 2026 at 15:00. Ards sit 9th in the table and Strabane Athletic 15th.
Ards have been inconsistent, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-L-D-D-D). Strabane Athletic are struggling, with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-D-L-L-D).
Our goal model expects about 2 goals for Ards and 1.55 for Strabane Athletic. It gives Ards the edge (48% home win, 22% draw, 30% away win), 69% for over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Under 3.5 at odds of 1.43.
Ards vs Strabane Athletic FAQs
What is the best prediction for Ards vs Strabane Athletic?
Our top tip is Over/Under 3.5: Under 3.5 (1.43 odds).
Who will win Ards vs Strabane Athletic?
Ards are favourites: our model gives Ards 48%, the draw 22% and Strabane Athletic 30%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 68% chance in our model.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 3.6 goals in total, with a 69% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Ards vs Strabane Athletic?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 26th September 2026 at 15:00.