Strabane Athletic vs Armagh City prediction & analysis
79%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.20 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultStrabane Athletic to win ✗60% · @1.70
Double chanceStrabane Athletic or draw ✓81% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗79% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗10% · fair 9.83
Strabane Athletic vs Armagh City preview and prediction
The match
Strabane Athletic host Armagh City in the Championship on Friday 2 October, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT). Strabane Athletic are 15th with 11 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Armagh City sit 16th on 9 points (in the bottom three). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Strabane Athletic's last 5: WDDLL Most recently they beat Ards 1–0 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Armagh City's last 5: LDLDL Most recently they lost to Dundela 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.0 for Strabane Athletic and 1.0 for Armagh City. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 57% and both teams to score at 61%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Strabane Athletic 60%, draw 20%, Armagh City 19%.
Safer route: Strabane Athletic or draw (81%) at 1.18.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Strabane Athletic 1–1 Armagh City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Strabane Athletic60%fair 1.66 · @1.70
Draw20%fair 4.91 · @3.70
Armagh City19%fair 5.19 · @3.90
2.96Expected goals
1.96Strabane Athletic xG
1.00Armagh City xG
61%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–010%
1–110%
2–010%
2–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Strabane Athletic 2.0 – 1.0 Armagh City 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
Strabane Athletic to win✗
60%
1.66
1.70
Double chance
Strabane Athletic or draw✓
81%
1.24
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.64
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
79%
1.27
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.76
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
1.50
Half-time result
Strabane Athletic ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Strabane Athletic / FT Strabane Athletic✗
38%
2.64
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
10%
9.83
–
Form
Strabane Athletic – last 6
WDDLLL
26 Sep
@ Ards
1–0
W
18 Sep
@ Dundela
1–1
D
11 Sep
vs Newry City AFC
2–2
D
5 Sep
@ Queen's University
0–6
L
28 Aug
vs Newington Youth
1–2
L
22 Aug
vs H&W Welders
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Armagh City – last 6
LDLDLD
26 Sep
vs Dundela
0–2
L
19 Sep
@ Loughgall
0–0
D
12 Sep
vs Institute
3–5
L
4 Sep
@ Newry City AFC
2–2
D
28 Aug
@ Moyola Park
0–1
L
22 Aug
vs Glenavon FC
2–2
D
1.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Strabane Athletic and Armagh City.
What is the prediction for Strabane Athletic vs Armagh City?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Strabane Athletic vs Armagh City?
On our numbers Strabane Athletic have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Armagh City 19%.
How many goals will there be in Strabane Athletic vs Armagh City?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Strabane Athletic vs Armagh City?
Our predicted score is Strabane Athletic 1–1 Armagh City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Strabane Athletic vs Armagh City?
Strabane Athletic vs Armagh City (Championship) kicks off on Friday 2 October 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.
