Larne FC vs Newry City FC Prediction: Larne will bounce back to winning ways

As the 6th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League approaches, a captivating encounter is on the horizon at Taylor’s Avenue, featuring a clash between Larne and Newry City. Larne was held down to a draw by Cliftonville in their last league game while Newry City lost woefully to Crusaders. We expect a one-sided game with Larne dominating the the entirety of the game. Below, you'll find carefully crafted tips to heighten your anticipation for the upcoming match.

Form: DDWWD

Despite their best efforts, the reigning champions were unable to secure a victory in their recent league match against Cliftonville, which concluded in a 1-1 draw. Remaining undefeated this season, they now set their sights on a favorable result as they gear up to face Cliftonville on Saturday.

The defending champions are undeniably progressing favorably, as indicated by their record of 2 wins and 3 draws from the most recent four league matches. Andy Ryan and Lee Bonis lead the team's efforts on goals with 3 goals each scored in the league this season.

Form: LWLWL

Newry City is putting up a valiant effort to uphold a positive stance this season, having witnessed a mixture of outcomes in their last 5 league matches, including 2 wins and 3 losses. Their last league game against Crusaders however ended in a woeful 0-4 loss. Eagerly anticipating their next challenge, Newry City is preparing to face Larne on Saturday with hopes of a favorable result.

Their last 4 encounters produced 3 victories for Larne and a draw.

Larne appears poised to secure victory in this matchup, boasting a notably superior form in comparison to Newry City. With Larne emerging triumphant in 3 of their most recent four encounters, and a solitary draw in one, the odds seem to favor a straightforward win for Larne FC. Our prediction leans towards a Larne victory accompanied by a total of over 2.5 goals.

In 3 out of their last five meetings, Larne has demonstrated their ability to score a minimum of two goals. Given the perceived ease of this fixture for Larne, a strategic wager could involve the likelihood of goals being netted in both halves by the team. Furthermore, considering the offensive prowess of both sides, the option of a total of over 2.5 goals presents itself as an attractive betting prospect.