Ards FC vs Knockbreda: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 February

Ards FC

L L L L L

10th place in League

1-2

17/02/2024 11:00

Knockbreda

L L D W L

12th place in League

Northern Ireland IFA Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ards FC vs Knockbreda on 17 February 2024 (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 Knockbreda preview before placing your bet.

Ards FC are currently 10th with 29 points after 33 matches.
Knockbreda sit 12th with 14 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Ards FC to win with probability 69%.
Head-to-head history favors Ards FC, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Knockbreda have 2 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

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-02-17

Ards FC vs Knockbreda - Prediction & Odds

Ards FC

Knockbreda

2024-02-17 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/02/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dundela	66	33	21	3	9	67	48	19
02 Portadown	64	33	20	4	9	65	46	19
03 Institute FC	61	33	18	7	8	52	35	17
04 Bangor FC	60	33	18	6	9	70	39	31
05 Annagh United	55	33	16	7	10	52	47	5
06 HW Welders	52	33	16	4	13	63	51	12
07 Newington	47	33	15	2	16	56	56	0
08 Ballyclare Comrades	46	33	13	7	13	57	56	1
09 Ballinamallard United	45	33	13	6	14	46	39	7
10 Ards FC	29	33	7	8	18	48	64	-16
11 Dergview FC	24	33	6	6	21	36	71	-35
12 Knockbreda	14	33	4	2	27	28	88	-60

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

01 Portadown	71	5	2	1	2	9	7	2
02 Institute FC	69	5	2	2	1	8	8	0
03 Annagh United	68	5	4	1	0	9	3	6
04 Bangor FC	68	5	2	2	1	7	5	2
05 Dundela	67	5	0	1	4	7	12	-5
06 HW Welders	56	5	1	1	3	7	12	-5

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ballyclare Comrades	61	5	5	0	0	16	4	12
02 Newington	52	5	1	2	2	9	12	-3
03 Ballinamallard United	51	5	2	0	3	5	12	-7
04 Ards FC	37	5	2	2	1	12	5	7
05 Dergview FC	27	5	0	3	2	5	8	-3
06 Knockbreda	18	5	1	1	3	6	12	-6

Head To Head

11/11/2023 11:00

Ards FC

1 - 1

Knockbreda

NIR CH

02/09/2023 10:00

Knockbreda

2 - 3

Ards FC

NIR CH

18/03/2023 11:00

Ards FC

4 - 1

Knockbreda

NIR CH

26/12/2022 08:00

Knockbreda

3 - 2

Ards FC

NIR CH

08/10/2022 10:00

Knockbreda

1 - 4

Ards FC

NIR CH

23/04/2022 10:00

Knockbreda

2 - 1

Ards FC

NIR CH

Ards FC

50%

Draw

17%

Knockbreda

33%

Ards FC Last 6 matches

09/02/2024 15:45

Bangor FC 3 - 1 Ards FC NIR CH

03/02/2024 11:00

Institute FC 1 - 0 Ards FC NIR CUP

27/01/2024 11:00

Ards FC 2 - 2 Institute FC NIR CH

19/01/2024 15:45

Annagh United 2 - 0 Ards FC NIR CH

13/01/2024 11:00

Ards FC 0 - 1 Ballinamallard United NIR CH

06/01/2024 11:00

Crusaders 1 - 1 Ards FC NIR CUP

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Knockbreda

03/02/2024 11:00

Ballinamallard United 6 - 1 Knockbreda NIR CH

27/01/2024 10:00

Knockbreda 1 - 4 Annagh United NIR CH

20/01/2024 10:00

Knockbreda 1 - 3 Newington NIR CH

13/01/2024 10:00

Knockbreda 0 - 1 Dundela NIR CH

06/01/2024 09:30

Knockbreda 0 - 4 Glenavon Lurgan NIR CUP

26/12/2023 10:00

Knockbreda 1 - 4 Institute FC NIR CH

Win

Draw

Lost

100%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland IFA C...

Played games

Goals

Scored

383

Avg. per game

1.64

Conceded

389

Avg. per game

1.66

Scored

210

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

394

Avg. per game

2.43

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 234 matches

YesNo

177 (76%)57 (24%)

In last 234 matches

NoYes

116 (72%)46 (28%)

Ards FC

Recent matches

Knockbreda

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)41 4(9%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ards FC

Knockbreda

Shots

Ards FC

Total shots

9.41 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Knockbreda

Total shots

7.83 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ards FC Pass Knockbreda

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ards FC

234

Played games

Knockbreda

162

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.10

2.85

667

Corners

359

2.22

0.00

Throw-ins

0.12

0.13

Offsides

0.04

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Ards FC

DISCIPLINARY

Knockbreda

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.85

199

147

0.91

0.08

0.06

0.17

Fouls

0.10

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Ards FC vs Knockbreda Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ards FC vs Knockbreda on 17 February 2024 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 Knockbreda 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 Knockbreda'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 Knockbreda sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Northern Ireland IFA Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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