Queen's University vs Ards FC Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – February 21

Queen's University

L D L L W

6th place in League

2-2

21/02/2026 10:00

Ards FC

W W L W D

8th place in League

Northern Ireland IFA Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Queen's University vs Ards FC on February 21, 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Queen's University vs Ards FC preview before placing for you.

Queen's University are currently 6th with 47 points after 33 matches.
Ards FC sit 8th with 43 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Queen's University to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Queen's University and Ards FC have each won 3 of the last 6 meetings, while 0 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

10:00

2026-02-21

Queen's University vs Ards FC - Prediction & Odds

Queen's University

Ards FC

2026-02-21 10:00

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

18/10/2025 10:00

Queen's University

1 - 0

Ards FC

NIR CH

16/09/2025 14:45

Ards FC

2 - 3

Queen's University

NIR CH

07/09/2022 15:00

Ards FC

4 - 2

Queen's University

NIR SHCUP

30/04/2022 10:00

Queen's University

2 - 3

Ards FC

NIR CH

29/01/2022 10:00

Queen's University

2 - 1

Ards FC

NIR CH

16/10/2021 10:00

Ards FC

2 - 0

Queen's University

NIR CH

Queen's University

50%

Draw

Ards FC

50%

Queen's University Last 6 matches

10/02/2026 16:00

Queen's University 1 - 0 Warrenpoint Town NIR CH

31/01/2026 10:00

Queen's University 1 - 0 Annagh United NIR CH

24/01/2026 11:00

Dundela 1 - 1 Queen's University NIR CH

17/01/2026 10:00

Queen's University 2 - 2 HW Welders NIR CH

10/01/2026 11:00

Carrick Rangers 5 - 1 Queen's University NIR CUP

30/12/2025 11:00

Ballinamallard United 1 - 1 Queen's University NIR CH

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Ards FC

03/02/2026 15:45

Ards FC 2 - 1 Newington NIR CH

24/01/2026 11:00

Ards FC 0 - 0 Institute FC NIR CH

17/01/2026 11:00

Newington 2 - 0 Ards FC NIR CH

10/01/2026 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 3 - 0 Ards FC NIR CUP

30/12/2025 15:45

Armagh City 0 - 8 Ards FC NIR CH

26/12/2025 11:00

Ards FC 0 - 0 Warrenpoint Town 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

Queen's University

Ards FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

8 (42%)11 (58%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

11 (61%)7 (39%)

Queen's University

Recent matches

Ards FC

Under /Over

(68%)13 6(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)14 4(22%)

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)5 13(72%)

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)10 8(44%)

/Yes

(42%)8 11(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)11 7(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Queen's University

Ards FC

Shots

Queen's University

Total shots

5.40 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ards FC

Total shots

8.13 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Queen's University Pass Ards FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

41%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Queen's University

Played games

Ards FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.28

1.58

Corners

2.22

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.74

Offsides

0.89

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Queen's University

DISCIPLINARY

Ards FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

1.28

0.00

0.06

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Queen's University vs Ards FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Queen's University vs Ards 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.

Queen's University vs Ards FC Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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