Match analysis
Northern-IrelandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Ards got the job done on Saturday 2 September 2023, winning 3-2 away at Knockbreda (Championship). Ards led 2-0 at the break and saw it out.
The head-to-head covers 16 games since August 2019, and Knockbreda have won four, Ards have taken eight and four were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Knockbreda vs Ards prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| KnockbredaHome | Rating | ArdsAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,370 | Overall | 1,487 |
| 1,408 | Match venue | 1,466 |
| 1,408 | At home | 1,539 |
| 1,374 | Away | 1,466 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,422 | Attack | 1,496 |
| 1,385 | Defence | 1,478 |
| 1,446 | Home attack | 1,511 |
| 1,448 | Away attack | 1,512 |
| 1,423 | Home defence | 1,530 |
| 1,344 | Away defence | 1,446 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,098 | Goal environment | 1,818 |
| 1,807 | Home goals | 1,607 |
| 1,792 | Away goals | 1,712 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,470 | Close games | 1,462 |
| 1,333 | Winning margin | 1,494 |
Match venue compares Knockbreda at home with Ards away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.