Ballymena United vs Ards FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 January

Ballymena United

L D W L L

No standing data

1-2

04/01/2025 11:00

Ards FC

L D W L L

No standing data

Northern Ireland Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Ards FC on 04 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ballymena United vs Ards FC preview before placing your bet.

Ballymena United will face Ards FC in Northern Ireland Cup on January 4, 2025 at 11:00.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.57.

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

2025-01-04

Ballymena United vs Ards FC - Prediction & Odds

Ballymena United

Ards FC

2025-01-04 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 04/01/2025

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Ballymena United and Ards FC in the Northern Ireland Cup football standings for the 2024-2025 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

05/11/2024 15:45

Ballymena United

1 - 0

Ards FC

NIR LC

05/07/2024 14:30

Ballymena United

3 - 0

Ards FC

INT CF

14/09/2022 15:00

Ards FC

2 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR LC

26/01/2019 11:00

Ballymena United

4 - 1

Ards FC

NIR D1

22/12/2018 11:00

Ballymena United

2 - 0

Ards FC

NIR D1

13/11/2018 15:45

Ards FC

0 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR LC

Ballymena United

67%

Draw

17%

Ards FC

17%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

30/12/2024 15:45

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

26/12/2024 11:00

Coleraine 2 - 2 Ballymena United

NIR D1

21/12/2024 11:00

Loughgall FC 2 - 3 Ballymena United

NIR D1

14/12/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

30/11/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

16/11/2024 11:00

Cliftonville 0 - 1 Ballymena United

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Ards FC

31/12/2024 11:00

Ards FC 1 - 3 Dundela

NIR CH

26/12/2024 11:00

Bangor FC 0 - 0 Ards FC

NIR CH

21/12/2024 11:00

Annagh United 0 - 1 Ards FC

NIR CH

14/12/2024 11:00

Ards FC 0 - 1 Newry City

NIR CH

07/12/2024 11:10

Ards FC 0 - 1 Ballinamallard United

NIR CH

30/11/2024 11:00

HW Welders 4 - 0 Ards FC

NIR CH

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Cup

Played games

Ballymena United

Ards FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.00

Scored

Avg. per game

1.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.25

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (75%)1 (25%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Ards FC

Under /Over

(100%)1 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)4 0(0%)

Under /Over

(100%)1 0(0%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)2 2(50%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)2 2(50%)

/Yes

(100%)1 0(0%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)2 2(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Ards FC

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

13.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ards FC

Total shots

6.25 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United Pass Ards FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

66%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

40%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

Played games

Ards FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

Clean sheets

0.25

13.00

Corners

5.00

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Ards FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

3.00

2.00

0.00

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Ballymena United vs Ards FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballymena United vs Ards FC on 04 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 Cup 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.

Ballymena United vs Ards FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ballymena United'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 Cup 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 Cup standings and the Northern Ireland Cup form table to understand exactly where Ballymena United and Ards FC 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 Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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