Ards FC vs Ballyclare Comrades: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 March

Ards FC

D L W W W

5th place in League

3-1

22/03/2025 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades

W L D L L

10th place in League

Northern Ireland IFA Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ards FC vs Ballyclare Comrades on 22 March 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ards FC vs Ballyclare Comrades preview before placing your bet.

Ards FC are currently 5th with 50 points after 33 matches.
Ballyclare Comrades sit 10th with 35 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Ards FC to win with probability 55%.
Head-to-head history favors Ballyclare Comrades, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Ards FC have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

11:00

2025-03-22

Ards FC vs Ballyclare Comrades - Prediction & Odds

Ards FC

Ballyclare Comrades

2025-03-22 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 22/03/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Bangor FC	68	33	21	5	7	72	38	34
02 HW Welders	60	33	18	6	9	68	42	26
03 Limavady United	60	33	17	9	7	60	36	24
04 Annagh United	56	33	17	5	11	58	33	25
05 Ards FC	50	33	14	8	11	50	47	3
06 Dundela	48	33	14	6	13	54	54	0
07 Institute FC	41	33	10	11	12	50	54	-4
08 Armagh City	38	33	9	11	13	51	66	-15
09 Ballinamallard United	37	33	11	4	18	49	55	-6
10 Ballyclare Comrades	35	33	10	5	18	42	74	-32
11 Newington	31	33	8	7	18	36	63	-27
12 Newry City	27	33	6	9	18	38	66	-28

Promotion Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Bangor FC	76	5	2	2	1	10	8	2
02 Annagh United	71	5	5	0	0	12	4	8
03 HW Welders	66	5	2	0	3	11	11	0
04 Limavady United	66	5	1	3	1	7	8	-1
05 Dundela	52	5	1	1	3	4	8	-4
06 Ards FC	52	5	0	2	3	5	10	-5

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Institute FC	51	5	3	1	1	12	9	3
02 Ballinamallard United	44	5	2	1	2	6	7	-1
03 Newington	42	5	3	2	0	15	11	4
04 Armagh City	42	5	1	1	3	11	12	-1
05 Ballyclare Comrades	40	5	1	2	2	10	11	-1
06 Newry City	31	5	1	1	3	8	12	-4

Head To Head

09/11/2024 11:00

Ards FC

1 - 3

Ballyclare Comrades

NIR CH

14/09/2024 10:00

Ballyclare Comrades

3 - 2

Ards FC

NIR CH

16/04/2024 14:45

Ards FC

1 - 2

Ballyclare Comrades

NIR CH

28/11/2023 15:45

Ballyclare Comrades

3 - 0

Ards FC

NIR CH

28/10/2023 10:00

Ballyclare Comrades

6 - 3

Ards FC

NIR CH

09/09/2023 10:00

Ards FC

2 - 2

Ballyclare Comrades

NIR CH

Ards FC

Draw

17%

Ballyclare Comrades

83%

Ards FC Last 6 matches

08/03/2025 11:00

Ards FC 2 - 0 Annagh United NIR CH

04/03/2025 16:00

Newry City 2 - 0 Ards FC NIR CH

01/03/2025 11:00

Ards FC 2 - 0 Loughgall FC NIR CUP

22/02/2025 11:00

Ards FC 1 - 1 Newington NIR CH

15/02/2025 11:00

Limavady United 0 - 1 Ards FC NIR CH

08/02/2025 11:00

Ards FC 0 - 0 Bangor FC NIR CH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Ballyclare Comrades

14/03/2025 15:45

Ballyclare Comrades 0 - 2 Limavady United NIR CH

08/03/2025 11:00

Newington 3 - 1 Ballyclare Comrades NIR CH

28/02/2025 15:40

Ballyclare Comrades 1 - 1 Dundela NIR CH

22/02/2025 11:00

Ballinamallard United 2 - 0 Ballyclare Comrades NIR CH

15/02/2025 11:00

Annagh United 1 - 2 Ballyclare Comrades NIR CH

08/02/2025 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades 0 - 3 Armagh City NIR CH

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland IFA C...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Ards FC

Ballyclare Comrades

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

18 (47%)20 (53%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

18 (45%)22 (55%)

Ards FC

Recent matches

Ballyclare Comrades

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(95%)38 2(5%)

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(65%)26 14(35%)

/Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)26 14(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ards FC

Ballyclare Comrades

Shots

Ards FC

Total shots

7.83 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballyclare Comrades

Total shots

6.76 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ards FC Pass Ballyclare Comrades

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ards FC

Played games

Ballyclare Comrades

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.08

2.97

113

Corners

1.90

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Ards FC

DISCIPLINARY

Ballyclare Comrades

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.92

1.03

0.03

0.10

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Ards FC vs Ballyclare Comrades Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ards FC vs Ballyclare Comrades on 22 March 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland IFA Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ards FC vs Ballyclare Comrades Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ards FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ballyclare Comrades's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland IFA Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland IFA Championship standings and the Northern Ireland IFA Championship form table to understand exactly where Ards FC and Ballyclare Comrades sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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