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Rathfriland Rangers vs Strabane Athletic - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Northern Ireland
NIFL Championship 
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this NIFL Championship matchup, with the score ending 2-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
69%
20%
11%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Rathfriland Rangers
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
69%
/ High Confidence
- Form's been kind to Rathfriland Rangers lately — more wins on the board than Strabane Athletic.
- Rathfriland Rangers are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
- 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 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Rathfriland Rangers Clean Sheet 20%
Strabane Athletic Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Rathfriland Rangers | Strabane Athletic |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 26 | 27 |
| Wins | 10 | 7 |
| Draws | 0 | 5 |
| Losses | 16 | 15 |
| Goals Scored | 1.38 | 1.19 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.04 | 2.22 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.50 | 0.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Oct 30, 2026 NIFL Championship
Rathfriland Rangers vs Strabane Athletic
2:2
Nov 22, 2025 Irish Cup
Strabane Athletic vs Rathfriland Rangers
2:1
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Rathfriland Rangers 85 / 100
Strabane Athletic 10 / 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
Rathfriland Rangers Strabane Athletic
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Rathfriland Rangers 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
Strabane Athletic's defensive record shows goals conceded in 88% of 26 matches.
H2H data points to 3.50 goals as a typical output.
Rathfriland Rangers scored in 77% of their last 26 games.
Rathfriland Rangers has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Rathfriland Rangers VS Strabane Athletic
1 Goals Scored 0.63
0.63 Goals Conceded 2
38% Over 1.5 63%
25% Over 2.5 38%
13% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Rathfriland Rangers
(Home) 20 Oct
Rathfriland Rangers
1 : 0 Ards
17 Oct
Dundela
0 : 1 Rathfriland Rangers
09 Oct
Rathfriland Rangers
2 : 1 Armagh
03 Oct
Harland & Wolff
1 : 3 Rathfriland Rangers
25 Sept
Rathfriland Rangers
0 : 2 Warrenpoint
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20 Oct
Rathfriland Rangers
1 : 0 Ards
09 Oct
Rathfriland Rangers
2 : 1 Armagh
25 Sept
Rathfriland Rangers
0 : 2 Warrenpoint
19 Sept
Rathfriland Rangers
1 : 0 Queens University
05 Sept
Rathfriland Rangers
0 : 2 Institute
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Strabane Athletic
(Away) 23 Oct
Strabane Athletic
0 : 1 Ballinamallard
20 Oct
Strabane Athletic
0 : 5 Glenavon
16 Oct
Strabane Athletic
1 : 1 Loughgall
10 Oct
Warrenpoint
1 : 0 Strabane Athletic
02 Oct
Strabane Athletic
0 : 0 Armagh
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10 Oct
Warrenpoint
1 : 0 Strabane Athletic
26 Sept
Ards
0 : 1 Strabane Athletic
18 Sept
Dundela
1 : 1 Strabane Athletic
05 Sept
Queens University
6 : 0 Strabane Athletic
15 Aug
Glenavon
4 : 1 Strabane Athletic
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annagh | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 33:16 | 28 |
| 2 | Newington FC | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 29:22 | 26 |
| 3 | Glenavon | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 30:14 | 24 |
| 4 | Ballinamallard | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 20:18 | 21 |
| 5 | Queens University | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 22:14 | 20 |
| 6 | Institute | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 22:17 | 20 |
| 7 | Newry City | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20:22 | 19 |
| 8 | Warrenpoint | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21:17 | 18 |
| 9 | Loughgall | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18:23 | 17 |
| 10 | Ards | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15:16 | 16 |
| 11 | Harland & Wolff | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 19:22 | 16 |
| 12 | Moyola | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14:24 | 14 |
| 13 | Rathfriland Rangers | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 12:23 | 12 |
| 14 | Dundela | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 19:24 | 11 |
| 15 | Strabane Athletic | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11:22 | 10 |
| 16 | Armagh | 13 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 11:22 | 6 |
Promotion - NIFL Championship (Promotion Group)
Relegation - NIFL Championship (Relegation Group)
