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

Ballyclare Comrades
WWDWW
6th place in Northern Ireland IFA Championship
5 - 1
FT
22/04/2023 09:00
Ards FC
WLWDW
5th place in Northern Ireland IFA Championship
Northern Ireland IFA Championship
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballyclare Comrades vs Ards FC on 22 April 2023 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ballyclare Comrades vs Ards FC preview before placing your bet.

  • Ballyclare Comrades will face Ards FC in Northern Ireland IFA Championship on April 22, 2023 at 09:00.
  • Ballyclare Comrades are currently 6th with 47 points after 33 matches.
  • Ards FC sit 5th with 47 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 22/04/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Loughgall FC Loughgall FC
69 33 21 6 6 64 20 44
02 Warrenpoint Town Warrenpoint Town
63 33 19 6 8 61 39 22
03 Annagh United Annagh United
55 33 16 7 10 51 37 14
04 Dundela Dundela
54 33 17 3 13 49 46 3
05 Ards FC Ards FC
47 33 14 5 14 64 62 2
06 Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades
47 33 12 11 10 56 54 2
07 HW Welders HW Welders
46 33 14 4 15 56 53 3
08 Ballinamallard United Ballinamallard United
46 33 12 10 11 42 50 -8
09 Institute FC Institute FC
34 33 9 7 17 45 54 -9
10 Dergview FC Dergview FC
33 33 9 6 18 45 63 -18
11 Knockbreda Knockbreda
31 33 8 7 18 41 76 -35
12 Newington Newington
30 33 8 6 19 47 67 -20
Head To Head
14/02/2023 15:45
Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades
3 - 2
Ards FC Ards FC
NIR CH
19/11/2022 14:30
Ards FC Ards FC
3 - 3
Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades
NIR CH
26/08/2022 14:45
Ards FC Ards FC
2 - 1
Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades
NIR CH
15/04/2022 14:45
Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades
0 - 1
Ards FC Ards FC
NIR CH
05/03/2022 11:00
Ards FC Ards FC
5 - 0
Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades
NIR CH
18/12/2021 11:00
Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades
2 - 4
Ards FC Ards FC
NIR CH
Ballyclare Comrades
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Ards FC
2
33%
Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades Last 6 matches
11/04/2023 14:45
Dundela 4 - 0 Ballyclare Comrades
NIR CH
08/04/2023 10:00
Ballyclare Comrades 2 - 1 Annagh United
NIR CH
25/03/2023 11:00
Newington 2 - 2 Ballyclare Comrades
NIR CH
18/03/2023 11:00
Ballyclare Comrades 3 - 2 Warrenpoint Town
NIR CH
11/03/2023 11:00
Annagh United 1 - 3 Ballyclare Comrades
NIR CH
07/03/2023 15:45
Ballyclare Comrades 2 - 2 Loughgall FC
NIR CH
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Ards FC Ards FC
14/04/2023 14:45
Annagh United 1 - 2 Ards FC
NIR CH
11/04/2023 14:45
Ards FC 1 - 0 Warrenpoint Town
NIR CH
08/04/2023 10:00
Loughgall FC 5 - 0 Ards FC
NIR CH
25/03/2023 11:00
Dundela 1 - 5 Ards FC
NIR CH
18/03/2023 11:00
Ards FC 4 - 1 Knockbreda
NIR CH
14/03/2023 15:45
Newington 2 - 2 Ards FC
NIR CH
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
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
Ballyclare Comrades
Ballyclare Comrades
38
 Ards FC
Ards FC
38
Goals
Scored
42
Avg. per game
1.11
Conceded
41
Avg. per game
1.08
Scored
42
Avg. per game
1.11
Conceded
50
Avg. per game
1.32
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
25 (66%)13 (34%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
25 (66%)13 (34%)
Ballyclare Comrades

Ballyclare Comrades

Recent matches

Ards FC

Ards FC

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

Under /Over

(34%)13 25(66%)

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

(63%)24 14(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)27 11(29%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades
Ards FC Ards FC
Shots
Ballyclare Comrades
Ballyclare Comrades
Total shots
10.24 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Ards FC
Ards FC
Total shots
10.48 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Ballyclare Comrades Ballyclare Comrades Pass Ards FC Ards FC
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
48%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Ballyclare Comrades
Ballyclare Comrades
1808
Avg. 47.58 / game
 Ards FC
Ards FC
2085
Avg. 54.87 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Ballyclare Comrades
Ballyclare Comrades
912
Avg. 24.00 / game
 Ards FC
Ards FC
1164
Avg. 30.63 / game
OTHERS
Ballyclare Comrades
Ballyclare Comrades
38
Played games
Ards FC
Ards FC
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.21
8
Clean sheets
5
0.13
2.58
98
Corners
117
3.08
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Ballyclare Comrades
Ballyclare Comrades
DISCIPLINARY
Ards FC
Ards FC
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.84
32
Yellow card
26
0.68
0.05
2
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 Ballyclare Comrades vs Ards FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballyclare Comrades vs Ards FC on 22 April 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.

Ballyclare Comrades vs Ards FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ballyclare Comrades's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ards 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 Ballyclare Comrades and Ards FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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