Strabane Athletic vs Newington Youth preview and prediction
The match
Newington Youth travel to face Strabane Athletic in the Championship on Friday 28 August (19:45 WAT). Strabane Athletic are 15th with 11 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Newington Youth sit 3rd on 29 points (in the top four). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Strabane Athletic's last 5: LLWLL Most recently they lost to H&W Welders 1–2 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Newington Youth's last 5: WWDWD Most recently they beat Rathfriland 4–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Newington Youth arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 1.0 for Strabane Athletic and 2.4 for Newington Youth. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 63% and both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Safer route: Newington Youth or draw (88%) at 1.14.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Newington Youth to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.57, above our fair price of 1.47, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Strabane Athletic 0–2 Newington Youth. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Strabane Athletic12%fair 8.23 · @4.33
Draw20%fair 5.04 · @3.90
Newington Youth68%fair 1.47 · @1.57
3.39Expected goals
0.97Strabane Athletic xG
2.42Newington Youth xG
59%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–210%
1–210%
0–18%
0–38%
1–18%
1–38%
From our goals model: Strabane Athletic 1.0 – 2.4 Newington Youth expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Newington Youth to win✓
68%
1.47
1.57 ▲
Double chance
Newington Youth or draw✓
88%
1.14
1.14
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.68
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
63%
1.58
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.74
1.57
Half-time result
Newington Youth ahead at half-time✗
51%
1.95
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Newington Youth / FT Newington Youth✗
46%
2.16
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–2✗
10%
10.14
–
Form
Strabane Athletic – last 6
LLWLLD
22 Aug
vs H&W Welders
1–2
L
15 Aug
@ Glenavon FC
1–4
L
11 Aug
@ Moyola Park
3–1
W
7 Aug
vs Institute
0–1
L
1 Aug
@ Limavady United
0–1
L
18 Jul
vs Dungannon Swifts
2–2
D
1.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Newington Youth – last 6
WWDWDL
22 Aug
vs Rathfriland
4–0
W
15 Aug
vs Queen's University
2–1
W
11 Aug
@ Loughgall
2–2
D
8 Aug
vs Annagh United
4–1
W
28 Jul
@ Crusaders FC
1–1
D
18 Jul
@ Cliftonville FC
0–1
L
2.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Strabane Athletic and Newington Youth.
What is the prediction for Strabane Athletic vs Newington Youth?
Our pick is Newington Youth to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Strabane Athletic vs Newington Youth?
On our numbers Strabane Athletic have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Newington Youth 68%.
How many goals will there be in Strabane Athletic vs Newington Youth?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Strabane Athletic vs Newington Youth?
Our predicted score is Strabane Athletic 0–2 Newington Youth, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Strabane Athletic vs Newington Youth?
Strabane Athletic vs Newington Youth (Championship) kicks off on Friday 28 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
