Coleraine vs Ballymena Prediction 20 February 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Coleraine and Ballymena United are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 19:45. The tournament match Premiership will take place in the city of Coleraine at the The Showgrounds stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team Coleraine being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 26 December 2025 and ended with a score of 2:0. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Ballymena United):

    • ball possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
    • corner kicks: 0 vs 12;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 1.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Coleraine and Ballymena United:

    • played 55 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 27, for the away team - 14, draws - 14;
    • number of goals - 89 against 65;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.29, in the 2nd half - 1.51;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.8.

    Head-to-head statistics Coleraine - Ballymena

    50%
    28 Wins
    25%
    14 Draws
    25%
    14 Wins
    Total games
    56
    Total Goals Avg
    2.77
    Both teams scored
    54%
    1.61
    Total average
    1.16
    Last matches
    20.02.26
    Premiership
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    10
    4
    -
    -
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    10
    4
    -
    -
    2
    3
    26.12.25
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    -
    -
    0
    12
    -
    -
    1
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    0
    12
    -
    -
    1
    1
    11.10.25
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    -
    -
    4
    6
    -
    -
    4
    5
    1
    3
    0
    2
    1
    1
    -
    -
    4
    6
    -
    -
    4
    5
    26.12.24
    Premiership
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    8
    3
    0
    0
    2
    1
    2
    2
    0
    2
    2
    0
    -
    -
    8
    3
    0
    0
    2
    1
    19.10.24
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
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    Coleraine Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 14 February 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Carrick Rangers, away team - Coleraine). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Coleraine vs Carrick Rangers):

    • ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
    • corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 3.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Coleraine has engaged in 29 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 18 wins,
    • 7 losses,
    • 4 draws.

    📈Currently, Coleraine stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 62% and a loss percentage of 24%.

    ⚽️Coleraine has scored a total of 58 goals. On the defensive end, Coleraine has allowed 27 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Coleraine

    Last matches
    05.09.26
    Premiership
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
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    -
    4
    1
    7
    13
    0
    2
    4
    1
    3
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    4
    1
    7
    13
    0
    2
    W
    28.08.26
    Premiership
    Portadown
    Portadown
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    -
    -
    3
    13
    12
    14
    1
    1
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
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    -
    3
    13
    12
    14
    1
    1
    W
    22.08.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    -
    -
    9
    1
    11
    7
    2
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
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    -
    9
    1
    11
    7
    2
    2
    W
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    Larne
    Larne
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
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    -
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    D
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
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    -
    5
    10
    14
    12
    1
    1
    1
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    12
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    Ballymena United Team Overview

    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Ballymena United has engaged in 27 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 8 wins,
    • 15 losses,
    • 4 draws.

    📈Currently, Ballymena United stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 30% and a loss percentage of 56%.

    ⚽Ballymena United has scored a total of 32 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 41 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Ballymena United

    Last matches
    05.09.26
    Premiership
    Bangor
    Bangor
    1
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    4
    4
    13
    12
    3
    0
    2
    2
    0
    2
    2
    0
    -
    -
    4
    4
    13
    12
    3
    0
    D
    01.09.26
    NIR Shield Cup
    Ballymacash Rangers
    Ballymacash Rangers
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    1
    4
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    6
    0
    4
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    0
    W
    21.08.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
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    -
    5
    9
    6
    19
    1
    3
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
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    -
    5
    9
    6
    19
    1
    3
    L
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    L
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    7
    3
    8
    10
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 55;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 7; for visitors away - 7; number of draws - 9;
    • Average first-half total: 1.29;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.78, while the visitors net 0.51.

    First-Half Stats: Coleraine (home) vs Ballymena United (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 15;
    • wins: 6 (42.86%) vs 3 (20%);
    • losses: 5 (35.71%) vs 5 (33.33%);
    • draws: 3 (21.43%) vs 7 (46.67%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.29 vs 0.93;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.57 vs 0.53.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 3 vs 1;
    • losses: 3 vs 5;
    • draws: 4 vs 4;
    • Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 1 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.7).
    Trends
    • Coleraine scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: 1st half, Coleraine to score goal (odds: 1.47)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 55;
    • home team wins - 27, away team wins - 14, draws - 14.

    Statistics: Coleraine vs Ballymena United

    • matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 27;
    • wins: 18 vs 8;
    • win percentage: 62% vs 30%;
    • losses: 7 vs 15;
    • draws: 4 vs 4.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 7 vs 2;
    • losses: 2 vs 6;
    • draws: 1 vs 2.
    Trends
    • Ballymena United won with a +2.5 handicap in 19 of last 20 away games against Coleraine (Premiership).
    • Ballymena United won with a +2.5 handicap in last 30 games (Premiership).
    • Ballymena United won with a +2.5 handicap in last 19 away games.
    • Ballymena United won with a +2.5 handicap in last 17 away games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Ballymena United Handicap (+2,5) (odds: 1.3)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.62, the guests - 1.18;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.8;
    • both teams scored: overall - 30; at the home team's field - 14.

    Statistics: Coleraine vs Ballymena United

    • average total in the tournament: 2.93 vs 2.7;
    • average total goals scored: 2 vs 1.19;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.72 vs 0.48;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 1.28 vs 0.7;
    • Coleraine: average total at home in the tournament -  2.5;
    • Ballymena United: average total away in the tournament - 1.07;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 2.4 (home - 3.2) vs 1 (away - 0.4).
    Trends
    • Coleraine have conceded in 9 of last 10 games against Ballymena United.
    • Coleraine have conceded in 8 of last 9 games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Ballymena United will score goal

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Under 10.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Coleraine home games.
    • Under 10.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Ballymena United away games.
    • Under 10.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Ballymena United away games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (10,5) (odds: 1.58)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 55;
    • both teams scored all-time - 30 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 14 times.

    Statistics: Coleraine vs Ballymena United

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 27;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 13;
    • number of BTTS matches for Coleraine at home - 9 (64%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Ballymena United away - 8 (53%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
    • BTTS matches for Coleraine at home - 3 (60%);
    • BTTS matches for Ballymena United away - 2 (40%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.95)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (19/167, 11.4%);
    • Coleraine at home most often finish matches: 2:0 (3/14, 21.4%);
    • Ballymena United away most often play: 2:0 (4/15, 26.7%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    2:0 - 11.78% (odds 5.54)
    1:0 - 10.96% (odds 6.07)
    2:1 - 9.75% (odds 6.8)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Coleraine have conceded in 9 of last 10 games against Ballymena United.
    • Coleraine have conceded in 8 of last 9 games against Ballymena United (Premiership).

    Ballymena United will score goal
    Everygame
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    Betting Tips: Coleraine - Ballymena United

    Coleraine have won:
    coleraine-fcin last 7 home games.
    coleraine-fcin last 6 home games (Premiership).
    Ballymena United have lost:
    ballymena-unitedin last 7 away games.
    ballymena-unitedin last 6 away games (Premiership).
    Coleraine Win
    Bovada
    -333
    Coleraine have won the 2nd half:
    coleraine-fcin 12 of last 13 home games.
    coleraine-fcin 10 of last 11 home games (Premiership).
    2nd Half Coleraine Win
    Everygame
    -182
    Coleraine have not lost:
    coleraine-fcballymena-unitedin last 7 home games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    coleraine-fcin 12 of last 13 home games.
    coleraine-fcin 10 of last 11 home games (Premiership).
    coleraine-fcin 7 of last 8 games.
    Ballymena United have not won:
    ballymena-unitedin 7 of last 8 games.
    ballymena-unitedin last 6 away games (Premiership).
    Coleraine will not lose
    Everygame
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    Coleraine have scored:
    coleraine-fcballymena-unitedin 17 of last 18 games against Ballymena United.
    coleraine-fcballymena-unitedin 15 of last 16 games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    coleraine-fcballymena-unitedin last 7 home games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    coleraine-fcin 24 of last 25 home games.
    coleraine-fcin 22 of last 23 home games (Premiership).
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    Ballymena United have conceded:
    ballymena-unitedin 18 of last 20 games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 13 away games (Premiership).
    Coleraine will score goal
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    Coleraine - Ballymena Table position

    Premiership 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    2.
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    33216663-3069
    3.
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    33205862-3165
    4.
    Linfield
    Linfield
    33188756-2462
    9.
    Portadown
    Portadown
    331131936-5736
    10.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    33971739-5034
    11.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    33752138-7226

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    6 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 21
    Conceded - 14
    +7
    +5
    19 - Scored
    14 - Conceded
    6
    Wins
    3
    1
    Draws
    3
    3
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    21
    Scored
    19
    14
    Conceded
    14
    3.5
    Match goals average
    3.3
    2.1
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.9
    1.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.4
    4
    Both teams scored
    6
    44'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    47'
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