Ballyclare Comrades vs Institute FC Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 18

Ballyclare Comrades

W L D L L

10th place in League

2-2

18/01/2025 11:00

Institute FC

W W D W L

7th place in League

Northern Ireland IFA Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballyclare Comrades vs Institute FC on January 18, 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ballyclare Comrades vs Institute FC preview before placing for you.

Ballyclare Comrades are currently 10th with 35 points after 33 matches.
Institute FC sit 7th with 41 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Ballyclare Comrades to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Institute FC, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Ballyclare Comrades 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

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Weather

11:00

2025-01-18

Ballyclare Comrades vs Institute FC - Prediction & Odds

Ballyclare Comrades

Institute FC

2025-01-18 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2025

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

30/11/2024 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades

3 - 3

Institute FC

NIR CH

07/09/2024 10:00

Institute FC

1 - 3

Ballyclare Comrades

NIR CH

20/01/2024 11:00

Institute FC

2 - 0

Ballyclare Comrades

NIR CH

11/11/2023 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades

1 - 3

Institute FC

NIR CH

26/08/2023 10:00

Institute FC

1 - 0

Ballyclare Comrades

NIR CH

18/02/2023 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades

6 - 2

Institute FC

NIR CH

Ballyclare Comrades

33%

Draw

17%

Institute FC

50%

Ballyclare Comrades Last 6 matches

14/01/2025 15:45

Dollingstown 1 - 0 Ballyclare Comrades NIR CUP

11/01/2025 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades 3 - 1 Newry City NIR CH

30/12/2024 15:45

HW Welders 3 - 1 Ballyclare Comrades NIR CH

26/12/2024 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades 1 - 1 Newington NIR CH

21/12/2024 09:50

Dundela 2 - 1 Ballyclare Comrades NIR CH

14/12/2024 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades 0 - 4 Limavady United NIR CH

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Institute FC

14/01/2025 16:00

Institute FC 2 - 3 Loughgall FC NIR CUP

30/12/2024 11:00

Newington 2 - 0 Institute FC NIR CH

26/12/2024 11:00

Institute FC 1 - 1 Limavady United NIR CH

21/12/2024 11:00

Newry City 0 - 2 Institute FC NIR CH

14/12/2024 11:00

Institute FC 3 - 1 Bangor FC NIR CH

30/11/2024 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades 3 - 3 Institute FC NIR CH

Win

33%

Draw

33%

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

Ballyclare Comrades

Institute FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.25

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

19 (48%)21 (53%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

24 (63%)14 (37%)

Ballyclare Comrades

Recent matches

Institute FC

Under /Over

(95%)38 2(5%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

Under /Over

(65%)26 14(35%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

/Yes

(65%)26 14(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(68%)26 12(32%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballyclare Comrades

Institute FC

Shots

Ballyclare Comrades

Total shots

6.76 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Institute FC

Total shots

8.44 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballyclare Comrades Pass Institute FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballyclare Comrades

Played games

Institute FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.08

Clean sheets

0.26

1.90

Corners

2.18

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Ballyclare Comrades

DISCIPLINARY

Institute FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.03

0.71

0.10

0.03

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Ballyclare Comrades vs Institute FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballyclare Comrades vs Institute FC on 18 January 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.

Ballyclare Comrades vs Institute 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 Institute 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 Institute FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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