Ballymena vs Coleraine Prediction 26 December 2025

    📢Which players could become unexpected stars of the match? The answer to this question will be known at the end of the confrontation between the teams Ballymena United and Coleraine. The meeting as part of the Premiership tournament is scheduled for 15:00 on 26 December. Bookmakers have already identified the favorite as the team Coleraine. The odds for the victories are as follows - against .

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 11 October 2025 and ended with a score of 1:3. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Ballymena United):

    • ball possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 5.

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

    • played 54 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 27, draws - 14;
    • number of goals - 63 against 89;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.3, in the 2nd half - 1.52;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.81.

    Head-to-head statistics Ballymena - Coleraine

    25%
    14 Wins
    25%
    14 Draws
    50%
    28 Wins
    Total games
    56
    Total Goals Avg
    2.77
    Both teams scored
    54%
    1.16
    Total average
    1.61
    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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    Ballymena United Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 20 December 2025 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Ballymena United, away team - Carrick Rangers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Ballymena United vs Carrick Rangers):

    • ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 2.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Ballymena United has engaged in 20 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 6 wins,
    • 11 losses,
    • 3 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 55%.

    ⚽️Ballymena United has scored a total of 24 goals. On the defensive end, Ballymena United has allowed 31 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
    -
    -
    1
    4
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    6
    0
    4
    0
    2
    -
    -
    1
    4
    -
    -
    0
    0
    W
    21.08.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    -
    -
    5
    9
    6
    19
    1
    3
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    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
    -
    -
    7
    3
    8
    10
    0
    0
    0
    3
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    1
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    2
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    3
    8
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    Coleraine Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 19 December 2025 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Glentoran, away - Coleraine). The match ended with a score of 2:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Coleraine vs Glentoran):

    • ball possession: 43% vs 57%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 7;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Coleraine has engaged in 21 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 13 wins,
    • 5 losses,
    • 3 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 43 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 18 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
    -
    -
    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
    -
    -
    9
    1
    11
    7
    2
    2
    W
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    Larne
    Larne
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    D
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
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    -
    5
    10
    14
    12
    1
    1
    1
    3
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    1
    1
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    10
    14
    12
    1
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 54;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 5; for visitors away - 17; number of draws - 8;
    • Average first-half total: 1.3;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.5, while the visitors net 0.8.

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

    • matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 11;
    • wins: 2 (22.22%) vs 5 (45.45%);
    • losses: 6 (66.67%) vs 2 (18.18%);
    • draws: 1 (11.11%) vs 4 (36.36%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.89 vs 1;
    • Average goals conceded: 1.33 vs 0.27.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 3 vs 5;
    • losses: 3 vs 3;
    • draws: 4 vs 2;
    • Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.4).
    Trends
    • Ballymena United have lost the 1st half in 5 of last 6 home games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: 1st Half Coleraine Win (odds: 2)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 54;
    • home team wins - 13, away team wins - 27, draws - 14.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Coleraine

    • matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 21;
    • wins: 6 vs 13;
    • win percentage: 30% vs 62%;
    • losses: 11 vs 5;
    • draws: 3 vs 3.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 3 vs 6;
    • losses: 5 vs 3;
    • draws: 2 vs 1.
    Trends
    • Ballymena United won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 home games against Coleraine.
    • Ballymena United won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 home games against Coleraine (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Ballymena United Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.52)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.17, the guests - 1.65;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.81;
    • both teams scored: overall - 30; at the home team's field - 15.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Coleraine

    • average total in the tournament: 2.75 vs 2.9;
    • average total goals scored: 1.2 vs 2.05;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.81;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.7 vs 1.24;
    • Ballymena United: average total at home in the tournament -  1.11;
    • Coleraine: average total away in the tournament - 1.82;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.43) vs 2.4 (away - 1.2).
    Trends
    • Ballymena United have scored in 8 of last 9 games against Coleraine.
    • Ballymena United have scored in 8 of last 9 games.
    👉Prediction: Ballymena United will score goal (odds: 1.68)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Coleraine have taken under 5.5 corners in last 5 away games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Coleraine Total Under (5,5) (odds: 1.82)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 54;
    • both teams scored all-time - 30 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 15 times.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Coleraine

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 21;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 12;
    • number of BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 4 (44%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Coleraine away - 6 (55%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
    • BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 4 (57%);
    • BTTS matches for Coleraine away - 2 (40%).
    Trends
    • Ballymena United have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games against Coleraine.
    • Ballymena United have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games against Coleraine (Premiership).
    • Ballymena United have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games against Coleraine (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.87)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 0:2 (13/118, 11%), 1:0 (13/118, 11%);
    • Ballymena United at home most often finish matches: 0:2 (3/9, 33.3%);
    • Coleraine away most often play: 0:2 , 2:1 (2/11, 18.2%).

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

    0:1 - 11.74% (odds 5.72)
    0:2 - 10.58% (odds 5.67)
    1:2 - 9.95% (odds 6.68)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Ballymena United games against Coleraine (Premiership).
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Ballymena United home games against Coleraine (Premiership).

    Total goals Over (2,5)
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    Betting Tips: Ballymena United - Coleraine

    Ballymena United have lost the 1st half:
    ballymena-unitedin 5 of last 6 home games (Premiership).
    1st Half Coleraine Win
    Bovada
    +100
    Ballymena United have not won:
    ballymena-unitedin 9 of last 10 games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 6 home games (Premiership).
    Coleraine will not lose
    Everygame
    -714
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    ballymena-unitedcoleraine-fcin 10 of last 11 Ballymena United games against Coleraine.
    ballymena-unitedin 12 of last 13 Ballymena United games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 10 of last 11 Ballymena United home games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 8 Ballymena United home games.
    coleraine-fcin 21 of last 22 Coleraine games.
    coleraine-fcin 18 of last 19 Coleraine games (Premiership).
    coleraine-fcin 11 of last 12 Coleraine away games.
    coleraine-fcin 9 of last 10 Coleraine away games (Premiership).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    -435
    Ballymena United have conceded:
    ballymena-unitedcoleraine-fcin last 17 games against Coleraine.
    ballymena-unitedcoleraine-fcin last 15 games against Coleraine (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedcoleraine-fcin last 13 home games against Coleraine.
    ballymena-unitedcoleraine-fcin last 10 home games against Coleraine (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 13 games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 6 home games (Premiership).
    Coleraine have scored:
    coleraine-fcin 21 of last 22 games.
    coleraine-fcin 18 of last 19 games (Premiership).
    coleraine-fcin 11 of last 12 away games.
    coleraine-fcin 9 of last 10 away games (Premiership).
    Coleraine will score goal
    Everygame
    -833
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    Ballymena - Coleraine 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
    3 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 6
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 19
    Conceded - 14
    +5
    +7
    21 - Scored
    14 - Conceded
    3
    Wins
    6
    3
    Draws
    1
    4
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    19
    Scored
    21
    14
    Conceded
    14
    3.3
    Match goals average
    3.5
    1.9
    Goals scored per match on average
    2.1
    1.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.4
    6
    Both teams scored
    4
    47'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    44'
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