Ards FC vs Loughgall FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

Ards FC

W L W D W

5th place in Northern Ireland IFA Championship

0 - 3

18/02/2023 15:00

Loughgall FC

W W D L W

1st place in Northern Ireland IFA Championship

Northern Ireland IFA Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ards FC vs Loughgall FC on 18 February 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ards FC vs Loughgall FC preview before placing your bet.

Ards FC are currently 5th with 47 points after 33 matches.
Loughgall FC sit 1st with 69 points from 33 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Loughgall FC	69	33	21	6	6	64	20	44
02 Warrenpoint Town	63	33	19	6	8	61	39	22
03 Annagh United	55	33	16	7	10	51	37	14
04 Dundela	54	33	17	3	13	49	46	3
05 Ards FC	47	33	14	5	14	64	62	2
06 Ballyclare Comrades	47	33	12	11	10	56	54	2
07 HW Welders	46	33	14	4	15	56	53	3
08 Ballinamallard United	46	33	12	10	11	42	50	-8
09 Institute FC	34	33	9	7	17	45	54	-9
10 Dergview FC	33	33	9	6	18	45	63	-18
11 Knockbreda	31	33	8	7	18	41	76	-35
12 Newington	30	33	8	6	19	47	67	-20

Ards FC Last 6 matches

29/07/2026 01:30

Carrick Rangers 1 - 0 Ards FC International Club Friendly

17/07/2026 01:30

Bangor FC 2 - 0 Ards FC International Club Friendly

25/04/2026 21:00

Warrenpoint Town 0 - 1 Ards FC Northern Ireland IFA Championship

18/04/2026 21:00

Institute FC 3 - 1 Ards FC Northern Ireland IFA Championship

11/04/2026 01:45

Ards FC 2 - 1 Armagh City Northern Ireland IFA Championship

04/04/2026 21:00

Ards FC 0 - 1 Dundela Northern Ireland IFA Championship

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Loughgall FC

25/07/2026 01:45

Dollingstown 0 - 3 Loughgall FC International Club Friendly

22/07/2026 01:45

Loughgall FC 1 - 4 Dungannon Swifts International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 21:00

Ballyclare Comrades 1 - 4 Loughgall FC International Club Friendly

04/07/2026 21:00

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Loughgall FC International Club Friendly

25/04/2026 01:45

Newington 2 - 1 Loughgall FC Northern Ireland IFA Championship

18/04/2026 21:00

Queen's University 0 - 0 Loughgall FC Northern Ireland IFA Championship

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

Loughgall FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.32

Scored

Avg. per game

1.16

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.32

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

25 (66%)13 (34%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

24 (63%)14 (37%)

Ards FC

Recent matches

Loughgall FC

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

/Yes

(71%)27 11(29%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(37%)14 24(63%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ards FC

Loughgall FC

Shots

Ards FC

Total shots

10.48 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Loughgall FC

Total shots

11.50 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ards FC Pass Loughgall FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ards FC

Played games

Loughgall FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.13

Clean sheets

0.50

3.08

117

Corners

2.42

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Ards FC

DISCIPLINARY

Loughgall FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.68

0.55

0.03

0.03

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Ards FC vs Loughgall FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ards FC vs Loughgall FC on 18 February 2023 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 Loughgall FC 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 Loughgall FC'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 Loughgall FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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