Institute FC vs Ballyclare Comrades: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 August

Institute FC

L W W L W

3rd place in League

1 - 0

26/08/2023 10:00

Ballyclare Comrades

D L L D L

8th place in League

Northern Ireland IFA Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Institute FC vs Ballyclare Comrades on 26 August 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Institute FC vs Ballyclare Comrades preview before placing your bet.

Institute FC will face Ballyclare Comrades in Northern Ireland IFA Championship on August 26, 2023 at 10:00.
Institute FC are currently 3rd with 61 points after 33 matches.
Ballyclare Comrades sit 8th with 46 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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 26/08/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dundela	66	33	21	3	9	67	48	19
02 Portadown	64	33	20	4	9	65	46	19
03 Institute FC	61	33	18	7	8	52	35	17
04 Bangor FC	60	33	18	6	9	70	39	31
05 Annagh United	55	33	16	7	10	52	47	5
06 HW Welders	52	33	16	4	13	63	51	12
07 Newington	47	33	15	2	16	56	56	0
08 Ballyclare Comrades	46	33	13	7	13	57	56	1
09 Ballinamallard United	45	33	13	6	14	46	39	7
10 Ards FC	29	33	7	8	18	48	64	-16
11 Dergview FC	24	33	6	6	21	36	71	-35
12 Knockbreda	14	33	4	2	27	28	88	-60

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

01 Portadown	71	5	2	1	2	9	7	2
02 Institute FC	69	5	2	2	1	8	8	0
03 Annagh United	68	5	4	1	0	9	3	6
04 Bangor FC	68	5	2	2	1	7	5	2
05 Dundela	67	5	0	1	4	7	12	-5
06 HW Welders	56	5	1	1	3	7	12	-5

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ballyclare Comrades	61	5	5	0	0	16	4	12
02 Newington	52	5	1	2	2	9	12	-3
03 Ballinamallard United	51	5	2	0	3	5	12	-7
04 Ards FC	37	5	2	2	1	12	5	7
05 Dergview FC	27	5	0	3	2	5	8	-3
06 Knockbreda	18	5	1	1	3	6	12	-6

Head To Head

18/02/2023 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades

6 - 2

Institute FC

NIR CH

04/02/2023 11:00

Institute FC

0 - 1

Ballyclare Comrades

NIR CUP

26/11/2022 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades

1 - 0

Institute FC

NIR CH

23/09/2022 14:45

Institute FC

2 - 0

Ballyclare Comrades

NIR CH

09/04/2022 10:00

Institute FC

2 - 1

Ballyclare Comrades

NIR CH

15/01/2022 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades

1 - 2

Institute FC

NIR CH

Ballyclare Comrades

67%

Draw

Institute FC

33%

Institute FC Last 6 matches

12/08/2023 10:00

Portadown 1 - 0 Institute FC

NIR CH

05/08/2023 10:00

Institute FC 2 - 0 Knockbreda

NIR CH

29/07/2023 09:00

Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 0 Institute FC

INT CF

22/07/2023 10:00

Dungannon Swifts 4 - 0 Institute FC

INT CF

29/04/2023 10:00

Ballinamallard United 0 - 1 Institute FC

NIR CH

22/04/2023 10:00

Institute FC 0 - 2 Newington

NIR CH

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Ballyclare Comrades

12/08/2023 10:00

Dundela 4 - 0 Ballyclare Comrades

NIR CH

05/08/2023 10:00

Ballyclare Comrades 3 - 2 Bangor FC

NIR CH

29/07/2023 09:00

Ballyclare Comrades 0 - 3 Carrick Rangers

INT CF

22/07/2023 09:00

Ballyclare Comrades 2 - 2 Ballymena United

INT CF

18/07/2023 14:40

Moyola Park 2 - 2 Ballyclare Comrades

INT CF

15/07/2023 10:00

Ballyclare Comrades 0 - 3 Cliftonville

INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland IFA C...

Played games

Institute FC

Ballyclare Comrades

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored

Avg. per game

1.92

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

34 (85%)6 (15%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

30 (79%)8 (21%)

Institute FC

Recent matches

Ballyclare Comrades

Under /Over

(70%)28 12(30%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

Under /Over

(20%)8 32(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(63%)24 14(37%)

/Yes

(50%)20 20(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)24 14(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Institute FC

Ballyclare Comrades

Shots

Institute FC

Total shots

8.85 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballyclare Comrades

Total shots

11.19 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Institute FC Pass Ballyclare Comrades

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Institute FC

Played games

Ballyclare Comrades

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.43

Clean sheets

0.18

4.15

166

Corners

143

3.76

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Institute FC

DISCIPLINARY

Ballyclare Comrades

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.15

1.39

0.15

0.03

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

Ballinamallard United

NEXT MATCHES

No upcoming matches.

How We Build the Institute FC vs Ballyclare Comrades Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Institute FC vs Ballyclare Comrades on 26 August 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.

Institute FC vs Ballyclare Comrades Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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