The phrase "are likely to count" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a probability or expectation that something will be considered or included in a particular context.
Example: "The votes from the absentee ballots are likely to count towards the final tally."
Alternatives: "are expected to be included" or "are probably going to matter."
So American programs to help clean energy industries are likely to count as domestic subsidies, in contrast to the export subsidies that China is alleged to have given.
Previous incidents of disorder involving the next World Cup hosts are likely to count against Russia, with Saturday's game their first to be organised by Uefa since the lifting of probationary sanctions that were threatened after violent disorder by its fans in Poland four years ago.
Now that appearance matters so much in politics, his youthfully chubby face, his eager, gleaming blue eyes and his kindly (or ingratiating) habit of dropping the name of his interviewer into the conversation approximately every 35 seconds are likely to count against him.
It's the mandatory reductions under the cap that are likely to count most when the rest of the world grade the United States.
However rates of non-cigarette tobacco use are likely to count for a high proportion of tobacco consumption in the UAE as well as many other Middle East countries.
So long as the player can make a plausible case that he was after the puck, not the goalie, it is likely to count.
Has tasted the England set-up on Lions tours but has previous with Kevin Pietersen, and his lack of international playing experience is likely to count against him.
But whatever their differences, both networks probably have one thing in common that is likely to count the most nowadays in a world of reduced ad spending.
In the end, the political will of EU member states is likely to count for more than what the law does, or does not, say.
But voters know that if they do not show up, it is likely to count against them in university applications, for instance.All the same, many did not.
If a current syllabus is not available prior to departure, students may submit a course description and have it be determined if the course is likely to count for the major.
