NIFL Championship
Institute vs Newington Youth
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Riverside Stadium
Institute vs Newington Youth Prediction & Stats - NIFL Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Institute vs Newington Youth carries real history into this round of the NIFL Championship.
The two sides meet on 03/10 (Saturday) at Riverside Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Institute vs Newington Youth prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Institute vs Newington Youth
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Institute vs Newington Youth call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Newington Youth
Last updated on 01-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Newington Youth the side to beat, with roughly 32% 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.
Institute Preview
Institute reach this fixture 9 match into their NIFL Championship. Here is where Stute stand:
In this competition
4 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost
1.44 points per game
13 scored, at 1.44 a game
17 conceded, at 1.89 a game
Stute, season-wide
4 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Institute
26/09/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 10:00
29/08/2026 10:00
Newington Youth: how they are travelling
Newington Youth come in 9 matches into their NIFL Championship.
Here is what Newington Youth have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
2.22 points per game
24 scored, at 2.67 a game
11 conceded, at 1.22 a game
Newington Youth, season-wide
6 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Newington Youth
26/09/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 10:00
28/08/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Newington Youth
Newington Youth have generally come out ahead of Stute in their recent meetings.
From 14 match(es):
Newington Youth: 7 win(s)
Institute: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 3
That trend is worth factoring into the Institute vs Newington Youth prediction.
Form comparison Institute vs Newington Youth
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Institute
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
L
|
1.44 |
| Home |
W
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
W
|
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 25% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.25 | 4.2 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Conceded | 1.89 | 1.25 | 2.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 25% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.82 | 0.76 | 0.88 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.32 | 1.48 |
Away Team
Newington Youth
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
W
|
2.22 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.6 |
| Away |
L
W
W
D
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 80% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.89 | 5.2 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 3.8 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.22 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.59 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
0.77 | 0.57 | 1.09 |
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 - Institute vs Newington Youth
Match: Institute vs Newington Youth
Competition: NIFL Championship
Date: Saturday, 03/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Riverside Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Sky Blues vs Newington Youth that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.25
League: 3.32
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
63%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 64%
Cards
0
League: 0
Corners
6.5
League: 9.63
Home Team
Institute
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
L
|
1.44 |
| Home |
W
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
W
|
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 25% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.25 | 4.2 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Conceded | 1.89 | 1.25 | 2.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 25% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.82 | 0.76 | 0.88 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.32 | 1.48 |
Away Team
Newington Youth
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
W
|
2.22 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.6 |
| Away |
L
W
W
D
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 80% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.89 | 5.2 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 3.8 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.22 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.59 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
0.77 | 0.57 | 1.09 |
Corners
8.17 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Newington Youth received +5% more corners than Institute in the NIFL Championship
8.6 / Match
Annagh United
(8)
Warrenpoint Town
(-1)
Armagh City
(-1)
Rathfriland Rangers
(5)
Newry City AFC
(1)
Queen's University
(3)
Loughgall
(3)(7)
Ballinamallard United
(-1)
Glenavon
(-1)
Dundela
(-1)
Warrenpoint Town
(3)
Strabane Athletic
(4)
Rathfriland Rangers
(10)
Queen's University
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Annagh United
(0)
Warrenpoint Town
(-1)
Armagh City
(-1)
Rathfriland Rangers
(0)
Newry City AFC
(0)
Queen's University
(0)
Loughgall
(0)(0)
Ballinamallard United
(-1)
Glenavon
(-1)
Dundela
(-1)
Warrenpoint Town
(0)
Strabane Athletic
(0)
Rathfriland Rangers
(0)
Queen's University
Goals Scored
1.44 / Match
+85%
Newington Youth is +85% better in terms of goals scored
2.67 / Match
Annagh United
(0)
Warrenpoint Town
(2)
Armagh City
(5)
Rathfriland Rangers
(2)
Newry City AFC
(1)
Queen's University
(1)
Loughgall
(0)(4)
Ballinamallard United
(0)
Glenavon
(5)
Dundela
(1)
Warrenpoint Town
(2)
Strabane Athletic
(4)
Rathfriland Rangers
(2)
Queen's University
Goals Conceded
1.89 / Match
+35%
Institute condeded +35% more goals than Newington Youth
1.22 / Match
Annagh United
(5)
Warrenpoint Town
(0)
Armagh City
(3)
Rathfriland Rangers
(0)
Newry City AFC
(3)
Queen's University
(4)
Loughgall
(0)(0)
Ballinamallard United
(1)
Glenavon
(5)
Dundela
(0)
Warrenpoint Town
(1)
Strabane Athletic
(0)
Rathfriland Rangers
(1)
Queen's University
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 |
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