Newry City FC vs Larne FC Prediction: A confident victory for Larne

The upcoming match in the 14th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League at The Showgrounds Newry will showcase a battle between Newry City and Larne. Larne is currently in impressive form with victories in their recent league games, while Newry City faced a loss in their previous league encounter against Loughgall. We anticipate a victory for Larne in this matchup. Explore our well-analyzed tips below to enhance your excitement for the upcoming game.

Newry City AFC (9th)

Form: LLWLD

Newry City's recent performance has seen them facing back-to-back losses, with their most recent league match against Loughgall concluding in a 3-1 defeat. However, their overall record in the last 13 league matches is marked by three wins, eight losses, and one draw, along with over 35 goals conceded. As they prepare to face Larne in their upcoming match, the challenge remains significant, and anticipation is high for the encounter.

Larne FC (4th)

Form: WDDWL

The defending champions have been delivering strong performances in the league, but they faced a slight dip in form during their last three league games, leading to two consecutive draws. Over their last five league matches, they managed to secure two wins, and two draws and experienced a single defeat. With an upcoming match against Newry City on Saturday, the defending champions are determined to regain their winning form.

The defending champions are undeniably progressing favorably, as indicated by their record of 7 wins, 5 draws and a loss from the 13 league matches played this season. Andy Ryan leads the team's efforts on goals with 6 goals scored in the league this season.

Head-To-Head Statistics

Their last 5 encounters produced 4 victories for Larne and a draw.

Expert Betting Tips

Larne seems well-positioned to clinch victory in this encounter, displaying significantly superior form compared to Newry City. Our prediction leans towards a Larne triumph with a total of over 2.5 goals.

In three of their last five encounters, Larne has shown their capability to score at least two goals. Considering the apparent advantage in this fixture for Larne, a strategic betting option could involve the likelihood of Larne scoring in both halves of the match.