Newry City vs Ards FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 March

Newry City
DLWDD
12th place in League
2 - 0
FT
04/03/2025 16:00
Ards FC
DLWWW
5th place in League
Northern Ireland IFA Championship
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Newry City vs Ards FC on 04 March 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Newry City vs Ards FC preview before placing your bet.

  • Newry City will face Ards FC in Northern Ireland IFA Championship on March 4, 2025 at 16:00.
  • Newry City are currently 12th with 27 points after 33 matches.
  • Ards FC sit 5th with 50 points from 33 matches.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 04/03/2025
League PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Bangor FC Bangor FC
68 33 21 5 7 72 38 34
02 HW Welders HW Welders
60 33 18 6 9 68 42 26
03 Limavady United Limavady United
60 33 17 9 7 60 36 24
04 Annagh United Annagh United
56 33 17 5 11 58 33 25
05 Ards FC Ards FC
50 33 14 8 11 50 47 3
06 Dundela Dundela
48 33 14 6 13 54 54 0
07 Institute FC Institute FC
41 33 10 11 12 50 54 -4
08 Armagh City Armagh City
38 33 9 11 13 51 66 -15
09 Ballinamallard United Ballinamallard United
37 33 11 4 18 49 55 -6
10 Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades
35 33 10 5 18 42 74 -32
11 Newington Newington
31 33 8 7 18 36 63 -27
12 Newry City Newry City
27 33 6 9 18 38 66 -28
Promotion Playoffs PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Bangor FC Bangor FC
76 5 2 2 1 10 8 2
02 Annagh United Annagh United
71 5 5 0 0 12 4 8
03 HW Welders HW Welders
66 5 2 0 3 11 11 0
04 Limavady United Limavady United
66 5 1 3 1 7 8 -1
05 Dundela Dundela
52 5 1 1 3 4 8 -4
06 Ards FC Ards FC
52 5 0 2 3 5 10 -5
Relegation PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Institute FC Institute FC
51 5 3 1 1 12 9 3
02 Ballinamallard United Ballinamallard United
44 5 2 1 2 6 7 -1
03 Newington Newington
42 5 3 2 0 15 11 4
04 Armagh City Armagh City
42 5 1 1 3 11 12 -1
05 Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades
40 5 1 2 2 10 11 -1
06 Newry City Newry City
31 5 1 1 3 8 12 -4
Head To Head
14/12/2024 11:00
Ards FC Ards FC
0 - 1
Newry City Newry City
NIR CH
04/10/2024 14:45
Newry City Newry City
1 - 4
Ards FC Ards FC
NIR CH
12/03/2022 11:00
Newry City Newry City
4 - 0
Ards FC Ards FC
NIR CH
04/02/2022 15:45
Newry City Newry City
1 - 0
Ards FC Ards FC
NIR CUP
29/10/2021 14:45
Ards FC Ards FC
1 - 1
Newry City Newry City
NIR CH
27/08/2021 14:45
Newry City Newry City
2 - 1
Ards FC Ards FC
NIR CH
Ards FC
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Newry City
2
33%
Newry City Newry City Last 6 matches
22/02/2025 11:00
HW Welders 4 - 1 Newry City
NIR CH
15/02/2025 11:00
Institute FC 1 - 1 Newry City
NIR CH
07/02/2025 15:45
Newry City 0 - 1 Newington
NIR CH
25/01/2025 11:00
Annagh United 4 - 0 Newry City
NIR CH
17/01/2025 15:45
Newry City 2 - 1 Bangor FC
NIR CH
11/01/2025 11:00
Ballyclare Comrades 3 - 1 Newry City
NIR CH
Win
17%
Draw
17%
Lost
67%
Last 6 matches Ards FC Ards FC
01/03/2025 11:00
Ards FC 2 - 0 Loughgall FC
NIR CUP
22/02/2025 11:00
Ards FC 1 - 1 Newington
NIR CH
15/02/2025 11:00
Limavady United 0 - 1 Ards FC
NIR CH
08/02/2025 11:00
Ards FC 0 - 0 Bangor FC
NIR CH
01/02/2025 11:00
Moyola Park 1 - 3 Ards FC
NIR CUP
25/01/2025 11:00
Ballinamallard United 2 - 2 Ards FC
NIR CH
Win
50%
Draw
50%
Lost
0%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Northern Ireland IFA C...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Newry City
Newry City
38
 Ards FC
Ards FC
38
Goals
Scored
21
Avg. per game
0.55
Conceded
40
Avg. per game
1.05
Scored
30
Avg. per game
0.79
Conceded
30
Avg. per game
0.79
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
17 (45%)21 (55%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
19 (50%)19 (50%)
Newry City

Newry City

Recent matches

Ards FC

Ards FC

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

Under /Over

(50%)19 19(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

Under /Over

(55%)21 17(45%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

/Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Newry City Newry City
Ards FC Ards FC
Shots
Newry City
Newry City
Total shots
9.11 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Ards FC
Ards FC
Total shots
7.83 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Newry City Newry City Pass Ards FC Ards FC
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
53%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Newry City
Newry City
1675
Avg. 44.08 / game
 Ards FC
Ards FC
1628
Avg. 42.84 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Newry City
Newry City
836
Avg. 22.00 / game
 Ards FC
Ards FC
1027
Avg. 27.03 / game
OTHERS
Newry City
Newry City
38
Played games
Ards FC
Ards FC
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.11
4
Clean sheets
9
0.24
1.79
68
Corners
113
2.97
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Newry City
Newry City
DISCIPLINARY
Ards FC
Ards FC
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.71
27
Yellow card
35
0.92
0.11
4
Red card
1
0.03
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Newry City vs Ards FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Newry City vs Ards FC on 04 March 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland IFA Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Newry City vs Ards FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Newry City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ards FC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland IFA Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland IFA Championship standings and the Northern Ireland IFA Championship form table to understand exactly where Newry City and Ards FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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