Ards vs Institute
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
- 42%Ball Possession58%
- 4Total Shots6
- 0Shots on Target3
- 11Corners4
- 13Fouls4
- 0Yellow Cards0
- 18/04/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipInstitute3 - 1Ards18/04/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipInstitute
3 - 1
Ards - 24/01/2026, 15:00NIFL ChampionshipArds0 - 0Institute24/01/2026, 15:00NIFL ChampionshipArds
0 - 0
Institute - 25/10/2025, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArds0 - 3Institute25/10/2025, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArds
0 - 3
Institute - 16/08/2025, 12:00NIFL ChampionshipInstitute2 - 2Ards16/08/2025, 12:00NIFL ChampionshipInstitute
2 - 2
Ards - 18/03/2025, 19:45NIFL ChampionshipInstitute2 - 3Ards18/03/2025, 19:45NIFL ChampionshipInstitute
2 - 3
Ards
Key Statistics
Avg. Goals
Average
3.30League 3.16
Over 2.5 Goals
Average
60%League 60%
Both Teams Score
Well below avg
40%League 57%
Corners
Well above avg
12.33League 9.81
Over / Under
0.5
1+ gol
OVER85%UNDER15%1.5
2+ gol
OVER75%UNDER25%2.5
3+ gol
OVER55%UNDER45%3.5
4+ gol
OVER35%UNDER65%
Team Performance
Ards
Home
Institute
Away
Points & Results
- 1.36PPG1.55
- 36%Wins45%
- 55%First to Score45%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.271.82
- Conceded/game1.181.55
- xG1.260.85
- xGA1.211.30
Trends
- 55%Both Score36%
- 27%Clean Sheet55%
- 09/10/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipNewington Youth0 - 2WArds09/10/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipNewington Youth
0 - 2
ArdsW - 03/10/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipBallinamallard United1 - 1DArds03/10/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipBallinamallard United
1 - 1
ArdsD - 26/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArds0 - 1LStrabane Athletic26/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArds
0 - 1
Strabane AthleticL - 19/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipMoyola Park0 - 0DArds19/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipMoyola Park
0 - 0
ArdsD - 12/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArds1 - 0WRathfriland Rangers12/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArds
1 - 0
Rathfriland RangersW - 04/09/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipAnnagh United2 - 1LArds04/09/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipAnnagh United
2 - 1
ArdsL - 28/08/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipArds0 - 3LQueen's University28/08/2026, 18:45NIFL ChampionshipArds
0 - 3
Queen's UniversityL
Ards scored in 4/7 recent form matches and averaged 0.71 goals.
- 10/10/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipInstitute0 - 0DH&W Welders10/10/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipInstitute
0 - 0
H&W WeldersD - 03/10/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipInstitute7 - 0WNewington Youth03/10/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipInstitute
7 - 0
Newington YouthW - 26/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipAnnagh United5 - 0LInstitute26/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipAnnagh United
5 - 0
InstituteL - 19/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipInstitute2 - 0WWarrenpoint Town19/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipInstitute
2 - 0
Warrenpoint TownW - 12/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City3 - 5WInstitute12/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipArmagh City
3 - 5
InstituteW - 05/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipRathfriland Rangers0 - 2WInstitute05/09/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipRathfriland Rangers
0 - 2
InstituteW - 29/08/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipInstitute1 - 3LNewry City AFC29/08/2026, 14:00NIFL ChampionshipInstitute
1 - 3
Newry City AFCL
Institute scored in 5/7 recent form matches and averaged 2.43 goals.
Institute is +43% better in terms of Scored/game
Ards is +31% better in terms of Conceded/game
Ards is +48% better in terms of xG
Ards is +7% better in terms of xGA
Ards is +14% better in terms of First-Half Form
Ards is +59% better in terms of Offsides
Ards is +36% better in terms of Corners
Both teams are equal in terms of Cards
Ards is +39% better in terms of Shots on Target
| # | Form | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annagh United | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 15 | +13 | 25 | |
| 2 | Glenavon | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 14 | +16 | 24 | |
| 3 | Newington Youth | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 22 | +5 | 23 | |
| 4 | Queen's University | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 9 | +12 | 20 | |
| 5 | Institute | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 17 | +5 | 20 | |
| 6 | Newry City AFC | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 19 | |
| 7 | Warrenpoint Town | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 17 | +4 | 18 | |
| 8 | Ballinamallard United | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 18 | +1 | 18 | |
| 9 | H&W Welders | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 20 | -2 | 16 | |
| 10 | Ards | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 15 | |
| 11 | Loughgall | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 22 | -6 | 14 | |
| 12 | Moyola Park | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 24 | -10 | 14 | |
| 13 | Rathfriland Rangers | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 23 | -11 | 12 | |
| 14 | Dundela | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 24 | -5 | 11 | |
| 15 | Strabane Athletic | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 10 | |
| 16 | Armagh City | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 5 |
Ards vs Institute: Statistics and Analysis - NIFL Championship 2026/2027
On this page you can check all the key statistics for Ards vs Institute - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.
This NIFL Championship match was played on 16/10/2026 (Friday) and finished Ards 0 - 2 Institute.
The fixture is part of game week 12th of the NIFL Championship season. Ards currently sits in position 10th of the NIFL Championship table. Institute occupies position 7th.
Stat Probabilities for Ards vs Institute
Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:
Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Ards vs Institute at 40%.
Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Ards and Institute point to a 60% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.
For our tips built on these numbers, see the Ards vs Institute prediction page.
Who is the favorite in Ards vs Institute?
According to the latest match odds, Ards is the favorite at 2.4 an implied probability of about 41.67%. The full 1X2 market has Ards at 2.4, the draw at 3.7, and Institute at 2.95.
Overall performance in the NIFL Championship
Ards's record so far reads 4W-3D-4L from 11 played a win rate of 36% at 1.36 points per game.
Institute stands at 5W-2D-4L from 11 played, winning 45% of their matches at 1.55 points per game.
In their last five, Ards has gone 2W-2D-1L, averaging 1.6 points per game.
Institute's last five read 3W-1D-1L, at 2 points per game.
At home, Ards has a 20% win rate (1W-1D-3L from 5 played).
On the road, Institute has won 60% of their matches (3W-0D-2L from 5 played).
Goal statistics for Ards vs Institute
In attack, Ards averages 1.27 goals scored per game in the NIFL Championship (14 in total), while conceding 1.18 per game (13 in total).
Institute averages 1.82 goals scored per game (20 in total) and 1.55 conceded per game (17 in total).
More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.
Head-to-head: Ards vs Institute
Ards and Institute have met 12 times in recent years. The record:
Ards wins: 1
Draws: 6
Institute wins: 5
Frequently asked questions about Ards vs Institute
When was Ards vs Institute played?
The match was played on 16/10/2026 (Friday) and finished Ards 0 - 2 Institute.
What is the head-to-head record between Ards and Institute?
Across their last 12 meetings the record is 1-6-5 (Ards wins – draws – Institute wins).
What was the last match between Ards and Institute?
The two sides last met on 18/04/2026, and the result was Institute 3 vs 1 Ards. Full details: Ards vs Institute, 18/04/2026.
Who is the favorite in Ards vs Institute?
Ards is the favorite at odds of 2.4, an implied probability of about 41.67%. Ards is priced at 2.4, the draw at 3.7 and Institute at 2.95.
Where can I find Ards vs Institute stats?
All key statistics for Ards vs Institute are on this page, updated in real time.