Our Institute vs Ards FC Prediction: 1-2
Institute vs Ards FC in the Northern Ireland Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
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 – Institute vs Ballinamallard Utd
Institute will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 Northern Ireland Championship victory over Ballinamallard Utd on April 11.
Ards FC's Last Match – Ards FC vs Armagh City
Ards FC must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Northern Ireland Championship victory over Armagh City in their last outing.
Institute vs Ards FC Stats
Key Stats
| Institute | Ards FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 1.48 |
| 0.77 | Defence Strength | 0.81 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Institute are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Ards FC average 1.7 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Institute 
Ards FC 
Warrenpoint Town 
Ballinamallard Utd 
Dundela 
Armagh City