NIFL Championship
Ballinamallard United vs Ards
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Ferney Park
Ballinamallard United vs Ards Prediction & Stats - NIFL Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Ballinamallard United vs Ards carries real history into this round of the NIFL Championship.
The two sides meet on 03/10 (Saturday) at Ferney Park, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Ballinamallard United vs Ards prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Ballinamallard United vs Ards
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Ballinamallard United vs Ards call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 30-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Ards the side to beat, with roughly 35% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all NIFL Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Ballinamallard United Preview
Ballinamallard United reach this fixture 9 match into their NIFL Championship. Here is where Ballinamallard United stand:
In this competition
4 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost
1.44 points per game
15 scored, at 1.67 a game
15 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Ballinamallard United, season-wide
4 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Ballinamallard United
26/09/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 10:00
29/08/2026 10:00
Ards: how they are travelling
Ards come in 9 matches into their NIFL Championship.
Here is what Ards have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost
1.22 points per game
11 scored, at 1.22 a game
12 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Ards, season-wide
3 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Ards
26/09/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 10:00
04/09/2026 14:45
28/08/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Ards
Ards have generally come out ahead of Ballinamallard United in their recent meetings.
From 33 match(es):
Ards: 14 win(s)
Ballinamallard United: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 10
That trend is worth factoring into the Ballinamallard United vs Ards prediction.
Form comparison Ballinamallard United vs Ards
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Ballinamallard United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
W
L
|
1.44 |
| Home |
D
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
W
|
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 25% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 75% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 25% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 0 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
0.64 | 0 | 0.97 |
Away Team
Ards
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
L
L
|
1.22 |
| Home |
L
W
L
L
D
|
0.8 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 20% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.4 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 0.8 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.6 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 40% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.42 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Ballinamallard United vs Ards
Match: Ballinamallard United vs Ards
Competition: NIFL Championship
Date: Saturday, 03/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Ferney Park
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Stats
The statistics for Ballinamallard United vs Ards that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.63
League: 3.32
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
63%
League: 64%
Cards
0
League: 0
Corners
10
League: 9.63
Home Team
Ballinamallard United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
W
L
|
1.44 |
| Home |
D
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
W
|
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 25% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 75% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 25% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 0 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
0.64 | 0 | 0.97 |
Away Team
Ards
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
L
L
|
1.22 |
| Home |
L
W
L
L
D
|
0.8 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 20% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.4 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 0.8 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.6 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 40% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.42 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Corners
9.33 / Match
+18% Corners / Match
Ards received +18% more corners than Ballinamallard United in the NIFL Championship
11 / Match
Newington Youth
(3)
H&W Welders
(-1)
Glenavon
(-1)
Loughgall
(5)
Annagh United
(-1)
Dundela
(-1)
Moyola Park
(-1)(2)
Strabane Athletic
(-1)
Moyola Park
(13)
Rathfriland Rangers
(10)
Annagh United
(7)
Queen's University
(5)
Loughgall
(-1)
Warrenpoint Town
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Newington Youth
(0)
H&W Welders
(-1)
Glenavon
(-1)
Loughgall
(0)
Annagh United
(-1)
Dundela
(-1)
Moyola Park
(-1)(0)
Strabane Athletic
(-1)
Moyola Park
(0)
Rathfriland Rangers
(0)
Annagh United
(0)
Queen's University
(0)
Loughgall
(-1)
Warrenpoint Town
Goals Scored
1.67 / Match
+37%
Ballinamallard United is +37% better in terms of goals scored
1.22 / Match
Newington Youth
(0)
H&W Welders
(3)
Glenavon
(1)
Loughgall
(6)
Annagh United
(1)
Dundela
(2)
Moyola Park
(0)(0)
Strabane Athletic
(0)
Moyola Park
(1)
Rathfriland Rangers
(1)
Annagh United
(0)
Queen's University
(1)
Loughgall
(3)
Warrenpoint Town
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+20%
Ballinamallard United condeded +20% more goals than Ards
1.33 / Match
Newington Youth
(4)
H&W Welders
(1)
Glenavon
(1)
Loughgall
(1)
Annagh United
(3)
Dundela
(1)
Moyola Park
(2)(1)
Strabane Athletic
(0)
Moyola Park
(0)
Rathfriland Rangers
(2)
Annagh United
(3)
Queen's University
(2)
Loughgall
(1)
Warrenpoint Town
NIFL Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Newington Youth
|
9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 2.22 |
| 2 |
Annagh United
|
9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 2.22 |
| 3 |
Glenavon
|
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1.89 |
| 4 |
Queen's University
|
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 1.78 |
| 5 |
H&W Welders
|
9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Newry City AFC
|
9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 15 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Warrenpoint Town
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 8 |
Ballinamallard United
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 9 |
Institute
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 10 |
Dundela
|
9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 11 |
Ards
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 12 |
Moyola Park
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 13 |
Loughgall
|
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 18 | -6 | 10 | 1.11 |
| 14 |
Strabane Athletic
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 8 | 0.89 |
| 15 |
Armagh City
|
9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 4 | 0.44 |
| 16 |
Rathfriland Rangers
|
9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 21 | -15 | 3 | 0.33 |
Odds
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