Our Institute vs Ards FC Prediction: 1-1
Institute vs Ards FC in the Northern Ireland Championship is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Institute vs Ards FC stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Institute's Last Match – Loughgall vs Institute
Institute must win to recover from their recent 0-2 Northern Ireland Championship defeat against Loughgall on August 8 and regain momentum.
Ards FC's Last Match – Ards FC vs Ballinamallard Utd
Ards FC will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 Northern Ireland Championship victory over Ballinamallard Utd on August 9.
Institute vs Ards FC Stats
Key Stats
| Institute | Ards FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Attacking Strength | 0.67 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 0.59 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Institute are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.6 conceded per match, while Ards FC average 1.8 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Institute 18-26
Ards FC 18-16
What are the odds for this match?
Institute to win: @2.75
Draw: @3.7
Ards FC to win: @2.1