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Friday, 28 August 2026

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Ards vs Queen's University Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.65 expected goals for Ards and 1.63 for Queen's University, a combined total of 3.28. That distribution gives Ards the largest share of the 1X2 market at 39%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 64% for over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 39% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

62.1% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.65 – 1.63

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Ards home form

    3 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Queen's University away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Ards to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 39%, against 39% / 23% / 38% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.65 goals for Ards and 1.63 for Queen's University, a combined 3.28 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Ards win39%
Draw23%
Queen's University win38%

Double chance 1X

62%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

61%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals84%
Over 2.5 goals64%
Over 3.5 goals41%
Both teams to score65%

Correct score

  • 1–110.1%
  • 2–18.4%
  • 1–28.2%
  • 2–26.8%
  • 1–06.2%

Recent form

Ards

  • 2026-10-16T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Institute · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-09T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Newington Youth · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Ballinamallard United · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Strabane Athletic · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Moyola Park · 0-0 (D)

Queen's University

  • 2026-10-20T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Ballinamallard United · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-17T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Newry City AFC · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Ballinamallard United · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Dundela · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Moyola Park · 0-1 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Championship table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Annagh United138411728
2Newington Youth13823726
3Glenavon FC127321624
4Ballinamallard United13634221
5Queen's University13625820
6Institute12624520
7Newry City AFC13544-219
8Warrenpoint Town12534418
9Loughgall13454-517
10Ards13445-116
11H&W Welders13517-316
12Moyola Park12426-1014
13Rathfriland12408-1112
14Dundela12255-511
15Strabane Athletic13247-1110
16Armagh City13067-116

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 62.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 65% and over 2.5 goals at 64%.

A 62% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.