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Newington FC vs Harland & Wolff - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Championship
Fri, Oct 30, 2026
VS
07:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

Newington FC host Harland & Wolff in the NIFL Championship. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Harland & Wolff have shipped 1.54 goals a game lately, while Newington FC have conceded 1.59 and scored 1.97. Head-to-head, Newington FC have won 2 to Harland & Wolff's 3, with 0 draws. They last met on Apr 18, 2026, ending 2:4. The numbers (2.00 xG vs 1.81) point toward Newington FC. Over 2.5 looks the sharpest market angle here.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

64%
Newington FC
20%
Draws
16%
Harland & Wolff
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Newington FC

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • Harland & Wolff haven't matched Newington FC's recent run of results.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this NIFL Championship fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
Newington FC Clean Sheet 11%
Harland & Wolff Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Newington FC Harland & Wolff
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 16 10
Draws 3 5
Losses 10 13
Goals Scored 1.97 1.57
Goals Conceded 1.59 1.54
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 18, 2026 NIFL Championship
Newington FC vs Harland & Wolff
2:4
Jan 31, 2026 NIFL Championship
Harland & Wolff vs Newington FC
2:1
Nov 1, 2025 NIFL Championship
Newington FC vs Harland & Wolff
2:1
Aug 23, 2025 NIFL Championship
Harland & Wolff vs Newington FC
3:2
Mar 22, 2025 NIFL Championship
Newington FC vs Harland & Wolff
2:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Newington FC 29 / 100
Harland & Wolff 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Newington FC Harland & Wolff

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Newington FC Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Newington FC's goal record stands at 86% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

These sides typically produce 3.80 goals when they meet.

Harland & Wolff let in goals in 71% of their last 28 matches.

Harland & Wolff's recent record shows 4 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Newington FC VS Harland & Wolff
2.25 Goals Scored 1.75
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.75
75% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Newington FC

(Home)
09 Oct
Newington FC
0 : 2
Ards
03 Oct
Institute
7 : 0
Newington FC
26 Sept
Newington FC
4 : 0
Ballinamallard
19 Sept
Glenavon
1 : 0
Newington FC
12 Sept
Newington FC
5 : 5
Dundela
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Harland & Wolff

(Away)
10 Oct
Institute
0 : 0
Harland & Wolff
03 Oct
Harland & Wolff
1 : 3
Rathfriland Rangers
25 Sept
Newry City
3 : 2
Harland & Wolff
19 Sept
Harland & Wolff
1 : 3
Ballinamallard
12 Sept
Annagh
3 : 1
Harland & Wolff
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Annagh 11 6 4 1 25:14 22
2 Glenavon 11 6 3 2 26:14 21
3 Newington FC 11 6 2 3 24:20 20
4 Queens University 11 6 1 4 20:8 19
5 Newry City 11 5 3 3 19:19 18
6 Warrenpoint 11 5 2 4 19:15 17
7 Institute 11 5 2 4 20:17 17
8 Ballinamallard 11 5 2 4 17:16 17
9 Harland & Wolff 11 5 1 5 18:16 16
10 Ards 11 4 3 4 14:13 15
11 Moyola 11 4 2 5 12:21 14
12 Loughgall 11 3 4 4 15:21 13
13 Dundela 11 2 5 4 19:23 11
14 Strabane Athletic 11 2 3 6 10:20 9
15 Rathfriland Rangers 11 3 0 8 11:23 9
16 Armagh 11 0 5 6 9:18 5
Promotion - NIFL Championship (Promotion Group)
Relegation - NIFL Championship (Relegation Group)