HW Welders vs Institute FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 February

HW Welders

W L L W D

3rd place in League

1-4

21/02/2026 11:00

Institute FC

W W W W L

7th place in League

Northern Ireland IFA Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for HW Welders vs Institute FC on 21 February 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full HW Welders vs Institute FC preview before placing your bet.

HW Welders are currently 3rd with 59 points after 33 matches.
Institute FC sit 7th with 46 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: HW Welders to win with probability 70%.
Head-to-head history favors HW Welders, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Institute FC have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

2026-02-21

HW Welders vs Institute FC - Prediction & Odds

HW Welders

Institute FC

2026-02-21 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/02/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Limavady United	71	33	21	8	4	61	32	29
02 Annagh United	71	33	22	5	6	54	27	27
03 HW Welders	59	33	17	8	8	77	41	36
04 Newington	51	33	15	6	12	69	52	17
05 Loughgall FC	51	33	13	12	8	46	34	12
06 $Queen\'s University$ Queen\'s University	47	33	12	11	10	43	42	1
07 Institute FC	46	33	13	7	13	47	43	4
08 Ards FC	43	33	12	7	14	50	46	4
09 Warrenpoint Town	36	33	10	6	17	44	50	-6
10 Ballinamallard United	34	33	8	10	15	36	52	-16
11 Dundela	20	33	3	11	19	37	73	-36
12 Armagh City	17	33	4	5	24	28	100	-72

Promotion Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Limavady United	81	5	3	1	1	8	2	6
02 Annagh United	72	5	0	1	4	1	12	-11
03 HW Welders	66	5	2	1	2	10	7	3
04 Newington	60	5	3	0	2	8	10	-2
05 $Queen\'s University$ Queen\'s University	57	5	3	1	1	8	4	4
06 Loughgall FC	56	5	1	2	2	4	4	0

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Institute FC	59	5	4	1	0	12	3	9
02 Ards FC	52	5	3	0	2	6	5	1
03 Warrenpoint Town	41	5	1	2	2	1	3	-2
04 Ballinamallard United	38	5	1	1	3	8	8	0
05 Dundela	28	5	2	2	1	6	4	2
06 Armagh City	19	5	0	2	3	2	12	-10

Head To Head

13/12/2025 11:00

Institute FC

0 - 4

HW Welders

NIR CH

04/10/2025 10:00

HW Welders

2 - 1

Institute FC

NIR CH

11/02/2025 15:45

Institute FC

1 - 1

HW Welders

NIR CH

09/11/2024 11:00

HW Welders

3 - 1

Institute FC

NIR CH

24/08/2024 10:00

Institute FC

1 - 3

HW Welders

NIR CH

02/04/2024 14:45

Institute FC

2 - 2

HW Welders

NIR CH

HW Welders

67%

Draw

33%

Institute FC

HW Welders Last 6 matches

07/02/2026 11:00

HW Welders 3 - 0 Ballymacash Rangers NIR CUP

31/01/2026 11:00

HW Welders 2 - 1 Newington NIR CH

24/01/2026 11:00

HW Welders 2 - 1 Loughgall FC NIR CH

17/01/2026 10:00

Queen's University 2 - 2 HW Welders NIR CH

10/01/2026 11:00

Moyola Park 2 - 2 HW Welders NIR CUP

03/01/2026 11:00

HW Welders 12 - 0 Armagh City NIR CH

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Institute FC

07/02/2026 11:00

Loughgall FC 2 - 1 Institute FC NIR CUP

31/01/2026 11:00

Ballinamallard United 0 - 1 Institute FC NIR CH

28/01/2026 15:45

Derry City 3 - 1 Institute FC INT CF

24/01/2026 11:00

Ards FC 0 - 0 Institute FC NIR CH

17/01/2026 11:00

Institute FC 2 - 1 Dundela NIR CH

13/01/2026 15:45

Ballinamallard United 0 - 3 Institute FC NIR CUP

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

HW Welders

Institute FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored

Avg. per game

0.97

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

22 (58%)16 (42%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

23 (61%)15 (39%)

HW Welders

Recent matches

Institute FC

Under /Over

(92%)35 3(8%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

Under /Over

(74%)28 10(26%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

/Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

HW Welders

Institute FC

Shots

HW Welders

Total shots

13.43 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Institute FC

Total shots

6.82 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

HW Welders Pass Institute FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

HW Welders

Played games

Institute FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.29

2.58

Corners

1.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.53

Offsides

0.53

0.00

GK saves

0.00

HW Welders

DISCIPLINARY

Institute FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.74

0.47

0.05

0.05

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the HW Welders vs Institute FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for HW Welders vs Institute FC on 21 February 2026 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.

HW Welders vs Institute FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess HW Welders'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 HW Welders and Institute FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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