Portadown vs Ards FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Portadown

L W W W W

2nd place in League

4-2

16/12/2023 11:00

Ards FC

L L L L L

10th place in League

Northern Ireland IFA Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portadown vs Ards FC on 16 December 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portadown vs Ards FC preview before placing your bet.

Portadown will face Ards FC in Northern Ireland IFA Championship on December 16, 2023 at 11:00.
Portadown are currently 2nd with 64 points after 33 matches.
Ards FC sit 10th with 29 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.44.

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

2023-12-16

Portadown vs Ards FC - Prediction & Odds

Portadown

Ards FC

2023-12-16 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

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

30/09/2023 10:00

Ards FC

1 - 2

Portadown

NIR CH

19/09/2020 10:00

Portadown

1 - 2

Ards FC

INT CF

22/02/2020 11:00

Ards FC

1 - 1

Portadown

NIR CH

07/12/2019 11:00

Portadown

2 - 1

Ards FC

NIR CH

30/08/2019 14:45

Ards FC

2 - 4

Portadown

NIR CH

25/07/2018 14:15

Ards FC

1 - 0

Portadown

INT CF

Ards FC

33%

Draw

17%

Portadown

50%

Portadown Last 6 matches

05/12/2023 15:50

Portadown 2 - 0 Loughgall FC

NIR LC

02/12/2023 11:00

Dundela 2 - 0 Portadown

NIR CH

24/11/2023 15:45

Portadown 5 - 1 Newington

NIR CH

18/11/2023 11:00

Bangor FC 2 - 2 Portadown

NIR CH

11/11/2023 11:00

Portadown 4 - 1 Dergview FC

NIR CH

07/11/2023 15:45

Portadown 2 - 1 Crusaders

NIR LC

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Ards FC

09/12/2023 11:00

Ards FC 2 - 2 Ballinamallard United

NIR CH

02/12/2023 11:00

Newington 4 - 1 Ards FC

NIR CH

28/11/2023 15:45

Ballyclare Comrades 3 - 0 Ards FC

NIR CH

25/11/2023 11:00

Ards FC 4 - 0 Dundela

NIR CH

18/11/2023 11:00

HW Welders 0 - 3 Ards FC

NIR CH

11/11/2023 11:00

Ards FC 1 - 1 Knockbreda

NIR CH

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland IFA C...

Played games

Portadown

Ards FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.39

Scored

Avg. per game

1.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.82

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

31 (82%)7 (18%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

30 (79%)8 (21%)

Portadown

Recent matches

Ards FC

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

/Yes

(66%)25 13(34%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portadown

Ards FC

Shots

Portadown

Total shots

10.52 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ards FC

Total shots

9.12 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Portadown Pass Ards FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portadown

Played games

Ards FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.16

Clean sheets

0.21

4.58

174

Corners

142

3.74

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Portadown

DISCIPLINARY

Ards FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.29

1.05

0.03

0.08

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Portadown vs Ards FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portadown vs Ards FC on 16 December 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.

Portadown vs Ards FC Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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