NIFL Championship
H&W Welders vs Rathfriland Rangers
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
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H&W Welders vs Rathfriland Rangers Prediction & Stats - NIFL Championship 2026/27
Predictions
H&W Welders vs Rathfriland Rangers is part of the NIFL Championship schedule for Saturday (03/10).
The fixture is staged at , 15:00 (UK time).
Below is our H&W Welders vs Rathfriland Rangers prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on H&W Welders vs Rathfriland Rangers
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred H&W Welders vs Rathfriland Rangers prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
H&W Welders Win
Last updated on 01-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes H&W Welders the side to beat, with roughly 81% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all NIFL Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
H&W Welders Preview
H&W Welders reach this fixture 9 match into their NIFL Championship. Here is where H&W Welders stand:
In this competition
5 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost
1.67 points per game
17 scored, at 1.89 a game
13 conceded, at 1.44 a game
H&W Welders, season-wide
5 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — H&W Welders
25/09/2026 14:45
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 10:00
28/08/2026 14:45
Rathfriland Rangers: how they are travelling
Rathfriland Rangers come in 9 matches into their NIFL Championship.
Here is what Rathfriland Rangers have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 8 lost
0.33 points per game
6 scored, at 0.67 a game
21 conceded, at 2.33 a game
Rathfriland Rangers, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Rathfriland Rangers
25/09/2026 14:45
19/09/2026 12:30
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 10:00
28/08/2026 14:45
The head-to-head
H&W Welders and Rathfriland Rangers have no recent meeting on record, so there is no prior form between them to shape the read.
Form comparison H&W Welders vs Rathfriland Rangers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
H&W Welders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
L
W
W
W
|
2.25 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 75% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 1.75 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 0.75 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 25% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 75% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.98 | 2.93 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.91 | 1.19 |
Away Team
Rathfriland Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Home |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.6 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.4 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.6 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 1.8 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 0.68 | 1.47 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - H&W Welders vs Rathfriland Rangers
Match: H&W Welders vs Rathfriland Rangers
Competition: NIFL Championship
Date: Saturday, 03/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for H&W Welders vs Rathfriland Rangers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.13
League: 3.32
Both Teams to Score
38%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
63%
League: 64%
Cards
0
League: 0
Corners
10.83
League: 9.63
Home Team
H&W Welders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
L
W
W
W
|
2.25 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 75% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 1.75 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 0.75 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 25% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 75% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.98 | 2.93 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.91 | 1.19 |
Away Team
Rathfriland Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Home |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.6 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.4 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.6 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 1.8 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 0.68 | 1.47 |
Corners
10.5 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
H&W Welders received +5% more corners than Rathfriland Rangers in the NIFL Championship
10 / Match
Newry City AFC
(4)
Ballinamallard United
(-1)
Annagh United
(8)
Moyola Park
(-1)
Dundela
(13)
Strabane Athletic
(4)
Armagh City
(-1)(-1)
Warrenpoint Town
(-1)
Queen's University
(5)
Ards
(2)
Institute
(3)
Glenavon
(2)
Newington Youth
(-1)
Newry City AFC
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Newry City AFC
(0)
Ballinamallard United
(-1)
Annagh United
(0)
Moyola Park
(-1)
Dundela
(0)
Strabane Athletic
(0)
Armagh City
(-1)(-1)
Warrenpoint Town
(-1)
Queen's University
(0)
Ards
(0)
Institute
(0)
Glenavon
(0)
Newington Youth
(-1)
Newry City AFC
Goals Scored
1.89 / Match
+182%
H&W Welders is +182% better in terms of goals scored
0.67 / Match
Newry City AFC
(2)
Ballinamallard United
(1)
Annagh United
(1)
Moyola Park
(4)
Dundela
(2)
Strabane Athletic
(2)
Armagh City
(1)(0)
Warrenpoint Town
(1)
Queen's University
(0)
Ards
(0)
Institute
(1)
Glenavon
(0)
Newington Youth
(1)
Newry City AFC
Goals Conceded
1.44 / Match
+38%
Rathfriland Rangers condeded +38% more goals than H&W Welders
2.33 / Match
Newry City AFC
(3)
Ballinamallard United
(3)
Annagh United
(3)
Moyola Park
(1)
Dundela
(0)
Strabane Athletic
(1)
Armagh City
(0)(2)
Warrenpoint Town
(0)
Queen's University
(1)
Ards
(2)
Institute
(3)
Glenavon
(4)
Newington Youth
(2)
Newry City AFC
NIFL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Newington Youth
|
9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 2.22 |
| 2 |
Annagh United
|
9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 2.22 |
| 3 |
Glenavon
|
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1.89 |
| 4 |
Queen's University
|
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 1.78 |
| 5 |
H&W Welders
|
9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Newry City AFC
|
9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 15 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Warrenpoint Town
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 8 |
Ballinamallard United
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 9 |
Institute
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 10 |
Dundela
|
9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 11 |
Ards
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 12 |
Moyola Park
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 13 |
Loughgall
|
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 10 | 1.11 |
| 14 |
Strabane Athletic
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 15 |
Armagh City
|
9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 4 | 0.44 |
| 16 |
Rathfriland Rangers
|
9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 21 | -15 | 3 | 0.33 |
Odds
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