Our Ballinamallard Utd vs Institute Prediction: 1-2
Ballinamallard Utd vs Institute in the Northern Ireland Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Ballinamallard Utd vs Institute prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Ballinamallard Utd's Last Match – Ballinamallard Utd vs Limavady United
Ballinamallard Utd will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Northern Ireland Championship loss against Limavady United on January 16.
Institute's Last Match – Derry City vs Institute
Institute must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-3 Europe Friendlies defeat against Derry City on January 28. In that match, Institute recorded 38% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derry City | 62% | 0 (5) | - | 33 |
 Institute | 38% | 0 (2) | - | 16 |
Ballinamallard Utd vs Institute Stats
Key Stats
| Ballinamallard Utd | Institute | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballinamallard Utd are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Institute average 1.3 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.