Our Ballymena Utd vs Ards FC Prediction: 0-0
Ballymena Utd vs Ards FC in the Northern Ireland Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 4, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 0-0 for the match between Ballymena Utd and Ards FC.
This Ballymena Utd vs Ards FC 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
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Ballymena Utd vs Glenavon
Ballymena Utd must win to recover from their recent 0-2 Northern Ireland Premier defeat against Glenavon on December 30 and regain momentum.
Ards FC's Last Match – Ards FC vs Dundela
Ards FC will hope to recover from their recent 1-3 Northern Ireland Championship setback against Dundela on December 31.
Ballymena Utd vs Ards FC Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Ards FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Ards FC average 0.9 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Ballymena Utd 8-16
Ards FC 9-15
What are the odds for this match?
Ballymena Utd to win: @1.45
Draw: @4.5
Ards FC to win: @4.75