Institute and Ballinamallard United face each other on Saturday 04.11.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Institute's home ground, the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Stute and Ballinamallard United, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Institute vs Ballinamallard United
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1st Half Under 2.5 Goals
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Institute preview
Institute heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Championship: in 35 matches, Stute secured 14 victories, 8 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.43 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Sky Blues's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
Institute has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 49 goals, of which 49 were scored in the NIFL Championship, resulting in an average of 1.4 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Institute has conceded 43 goals in the NIFL Championship (an average of 1.23 per game) and 43 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.23 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Ballinamallard United preview
Ballinamallard United comes into the game with 34 matches played so far in the NIFL Championship. They have secured 8 victories, 10 draws, and 16 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 10 draws, and 16 losses.
Ballinamallard United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 36 goals during this period. Of that total, 36 were netted in the NIFL Championship, with an average of 1.06 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.06.
Ballinamallard United's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 54 goals with an average of 1.59 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 54 goals in 34 matches, averaging 1.59 per match.
Head to head: Institute vs Ballinamallard United
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Institute
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L W |
2 |
| Home | D L W W L |
1.4 |
| Away | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 41% | 39% |
| Goals | 2.63 | 2.41 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.35 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 1.23 | 1.06 | 1.39 |
| Both Teams to Score | 51% | 41% | 61% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 41% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 29% | 28% |
| 1st to Score | 37% | 53% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.01 | 1.07 | 0.79 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 1.02 | 0.84 |
Ballinamallard United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D L |
0.4 |
| Home | L D D L L |
0.4 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 24% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.65 | 2.29 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 0.94 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.35 | 1.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 47% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 18% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 41% | 35% |
| 1st to Score | 37% | 53% | 41% |
|
xG
|
1.16 | 1.07 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.24 | 1.31 |
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