Ards FC vs Portadown: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 30 September

Ards FC
LLLLL
10th place in League
1 - 2
FT
30/09/2023 10:00
Portadown
LWWWW
2nd place in League
Northern Ireland IFA Championship
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ards FC vs Portadown on 30 September 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ards FC vs Portadown preview before placing your bet.

  • Ards FC will face Portadown in Northern Ireland IFA Championship on September 30, 2023 at 10:00.
  • Ards FC are currently 10th with 29 points after 33 matches.
  • Portadown sit 2nd with 64 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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 30/09/2023
League PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Dundela Dundela
66 33 21 3 9 67 48 19
02 Portadown Portadown
64 33 20 4 9 65 46 19
03 Institute FC Institute FC
61 33 18 7 8 52 35 17
04 Bangor FC Bangor FC
60 33 18 6 9 70 39 31
05 Annagh United Annagh United
55 33 16 7 10 52 47 5
06 HW Welders HW Welders
52 33 16 4 13 63 51 12
07 Newington Newington
47 33 15 2 16 56 56 0
08 Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades
46 33 13 7 13 57 56 1
09 Ballinamallard United Ballinamallard United
45 33 13 6 14 46 39 7
10 Ards FC Ards FC
29 33 7 8 18 48 64 -16
11 Dergview FC Dergview FC
24 33 6 6 21 36 71 -35
12 Knockbreda Knockbreda
14 33 4 2 27 28 88 -60
Promotion Playoffs PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Portadown Portadown
71 5 2 1 2 9 7 2
02 Institute FC Institute FC
69 5 2 2 1 8 8 0
03 Annagh United Annagh United
68 5 4 1 0 9 3 6
04 Bangor FC Bangor FC
68 5 2 2 1 7 5 2
05 Dundela Dundela
67 5 0 1 4 7 12 -5
06 HW Welders HW Welders
56 5 1 1 3 7 12 -5
Relegation Quarter PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades
61 5 5 0 0 16 4 12
02 Newington Newington
52 5 1 2 2 9 12 -3
03 Ballinamallard United Ballinamallard United
51 5 2 0 3 5 12 -7
04 Ards FC Ards FC
37 5 2 2 1 12 5 7
05 Dergview FC Dergview FC
27 5 0 3 2 5 8 -3
06 Knockbreda Knockbreda
18 5 1 1 3 6 12 -6
Head To Head
19/09/2020 10:00
Portadown Portadown
1 - 2
Ards FC Ards FC
INT CF
22/02/2020 11:00
Ards FC Ards FC
1 - 1
Portadown Portadown
NIR CH
07/12/2019 11:00
Portadown Portadown
2 - 1
Ards FC Ards FC
NIR CH
30/08/2019 14:45
Ards FC Ards FC
2 - 4
Portadown Portadown
NIR CH
25/07/2018 14:15
Ards FC Ards FC
1 - 0
Portadown Portadown
INT CF
18/04/2017 14:45
Ards FC Ards FC
3 - 2
Portadown Portadown
NIR D1
Portadown
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Ards FC
2
33%
Ards FC Ards FC Last 6 matches
16/09/2023 10:00
Ards FC 4 - 2 Dergview FC
NIR CH
09/09/2023 10:00
Ards FC 2 - 2 Ballyclare Comrades
NIR CH
02/09/2023 10:00
Knockbreda 2 - 3 Ards FC
NIR CH
25/08/2023 14:45
Ards FC 1 - 1 HW Welders
NIR CH
19/08/2023 10:00
Annagh United 0 - 0 Ards FC
NIR CH
11/08/2023 14:45
Bangor FC 1 - 0 Ards FC
NIR CH
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Portadown Portadown
16/09/2023 10:00
Knockbreda 0 - 2 Portadown
NIR CH
09/09/2023 12:30
Portadown 4 - 1 Annagh United
NIR CH
02/09/2023 10:00
HW Welders 1 - 0 Portadown
NIR CH
25/08/2023 14:45
Portadown 0 - 1 Bangor FC
NIR CH
19/08/2023 10:00
Ballyclare Comrades 2 - 1 Portadown
NIR CH
12/08/2023 10:00
Portadown 1 - 0 Institute FC
NIR CH
Win
50%
Draw
0%
Lost
50%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Northern Ireland IFA C...
Played games
Ards FC
Ards FC
38
 Portadown
Portadown
38
Goals
Scored
60
Avg. per game
1.58
Conceded
69
Avg. per game
1.82
Scored
74
Avg. per game
1.95
Conceded
53
Avg. per game
1.39
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
30 (79%)8 (21%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
31 (82%)7 (18%)
Ards FC

Ards FC

Recent matches

Portadown

Portadown

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

/Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(66%)25 13(34%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Ards FC Ards FC
Portadown Portadown
Shots
Ards FC
Ards FC
Total shots
9.12 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Portadown
Portadown
Total shots
10.52 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Ards FC Ards FC Pass Portadown Portadown
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
48%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Ards FC
Ards FC
2218
Avg. 58.37 / game
 Portadown
Portadown
2648
Avg. 69.68 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Ards FC
Ards FC
1104
Avg. 29.05 / game
 Portadown
Portadown
1772
Avg. 46.63 / game
OTHERS
Ards FC
Ards FC
38
Played games
Portadown
Portadown
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.21
8
Clean sheets
6
0.16
3.74
142
Corners
174
4.58
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Ards FC
Ards FC
DISCIPLINARY
Portadown
Portadown
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.05
40
Yellow card
49
1.29
0.08
3
Red card
1
0.03
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Ards FC vs Portadown Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ards FC vs Portadown on 30 September 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 Portadown 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 Portadown'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 Portadown sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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