Our Ards FC vs Institute Prediction: 1-2
Ards FC vs Institute in the Northern Ireland Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 24, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Ards FC vs Institute stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Ards FC's Last Match – Newington FC vs Ards FC
Ards FC will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Northern Ireland Championship loss to Newington FC on January 17.
Institute's Last Match – Institute vs Dundela
Institute will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Northern Ireland Championship victory over Dundela on January 17.
Ards FC vs Institute Stats
Key Stats
| Ards FC | Institute | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.45 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ards FC are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Institute average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
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