Our Ards FC vs HW Welders Prediction: 1-3
Ards FC vs HW Welders in the Northern Ireland Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 14, 2026. A 1-3 result in favor of the away side seems likely, but given the offensive strengths of both teams, over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Ards FC vs HW Welders 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 – Ards FC vs Newington FC
Ards FC will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Northern Ireland Championship success over Newington FC on February 3.
HW Welders's Last Match – HW Welders vs Ballymacash Rangers
HW Welders will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 Northern Ireland Cup victory over Ballymacash Rangers, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, HW Welders recorded 72% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HW Welders | 72% | 0 (7) | - | 59 |
Ballymacash Rangers | 28% | 0 (0) | - | 27 |
Ards FC vs HW Welders Stats
Key Stats
| Ards FC | HW Welders | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.68 | Attacking Strength | 1.74 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 3.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ards FC are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while HW Welders average 3.8 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.