H&W Welders vs Ards Prediction
Northern Ireland · Regular Season - 15
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H&W Welders vs Ards: the result in context
H&W Welders beat Ards 3-0 in the Championship on 7 Nov 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
When these two meet, goals usually follow: 3.5 a game across 10 meetings, with both teams scoring in 6.
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Team Comparison
H&W Welders
ArdsAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
H&W Welders- Scores more in 2nd half (0.4 vs 0 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Ards- Tied at half-time in 50% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (0.6 vs 0 in second half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
H&W Welders5Wins · 50%4Wins · 40%Previous meetings
14/02/2026ArdsH&W Welders15/11/2025ArdsH&W Welders06/09/2025H&W WeldersArds05/04/2025ArdsH&W Welders15/03/2025H&W WeldersArds30/11/2024H&W WeldersArds21/09/2024ArdsH&W Welders24/02/2024ArdsH&W Welders18/11/2023H&W WeldersArds25/08/2023ArdsH&W WeldersRecent Form
H&W WeldersH&W Welders
Loughgall
Armagh CityH&W Welders
Glenavon FCH&W Welders
InstituteH&W WeldersH&W Welders
Rathfriland
Newry City AFCH&W WeldersH&W Welders
Ballinamallard United
Annagh UnitedH&W Welders
Moyola ParkH&W WeldersH&W Welders
DundelaArdsArdsNewry City AFCArmagh CityArdsRathfrilandArdsArdsInstitute
Newington YouthArdsBallinamallard UnitedArdsArds
Strabane AthleticMoyola ParkArdsArdsRathfrilandAnnagh UnitedArdsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annagh United | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 37:16 | +21 | 34 | WWWWD |
| 2 | Glenavon FC | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 36:16 | +20 | 30 | WWWDW |
| 3 | Newington Youth | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 35:22 | +13 | 29 | WWWLL |
| 4 |  Queen's University | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 28:19 | +9 | 23 | WLLDL |
| 5 | Newry City AFC | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 23:24 | -1 | 23 | WDLDW |
| 6 | Institute | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:20 | +3 | 21 | LDWDW |
| 7 | Ballinamallard United | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 20:20 | 0 | 21 | LLWDW |
| 8 | Loughgall | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21:26 | -5 | 20 | WLWDL |
| 9 | H&W Welders | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 22:22 | 0 | 19 | WLLDL |
| 10 |  Warrenpoint Town | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 22:21 | +1 | 18 | LDWDW |
| 11 | Ards | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 16:20 | -4 | 17 | LDDLW |
| 12 | Rathfriland | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 15:25 | -10 | 16 | WDWWW |
| 13 | Moyola Park | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16:27 | -11 | 15 | LDLWL |
| 14 | Dundela | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 19:27 | -8 | 11 | LLLLW |
| 15 | Strabane Athletic | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13:25 | -12 | 11 | LDLDL |
| 16 | Armagh City | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 12:28 | -16 | 9 | LWDLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annagh United | 15 | 37:16 | 34 |
| 2 | Glenavon FC | 14 | 36:16 | 30 |
| 3 | Newington Youth | 14 | 35:22 | 29 |
| 4 | Queen's University | 15 | 28:19 | 23 |
| 5 | Newry City AFC | 15 | 23:24 | 23 |
| 6 | Institute | 14 | 23:20 | 21 |
| 7 | Ballinamallard United | 15 | 20:20 | 21 |
| 8 | Loughgall | 15 | 21:26 | 20 |
| 9 | H&W Welders | 14 | 22:22 | 19 |
| 10 | Warrenpoint Town | 13 | 22:21 | 18 |
| 11 | Ards | 15 | 16:20 | 17 |
| 12 | Rathfriland | 14 | 15:25 | 16 |
| 13 | Moyola Park | 14 | 16:27 | 15 |
| 14 | Dundela | 13 | 19:27 | 11 |
| 15 | Strabane Athletic | 15 | 13:25 | 11 |
| 16 | Armagh City | 15 | 12:28 | 9 |
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About the H&W Welders vs Ards forecast
The forecasts for this Championship match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
H&W Welders and Ards in the Championship table
H&W Welders and Ards are close in the Championship table, 9th and 11th, with 2 points between them. League goal record so far: H&W Welders 22-22, Ards 16-20. The full standings are on the Championship Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.