Our HW Welders vs Institute Prediction: 2-1
HW Welders vs Institute in the Northern Ireland Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This HW Welders 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
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 and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HW Welders | 72% | 0 (7) | - | 59 |
Ballymacash Rangers | 28% | 0 (0) | - | 27 |
Institute's Last Match – Loughgall vs Institute
Institute must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Northern Ireland Cup defeat against Loughgall on February 7.
HW Welders vs Institute Stats
Key Stats
| HW Welders | Institute | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.79 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 0.56 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 3.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HW Welders are averaging 3.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Institute average 1.2 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
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