Linfield vs Ballymena Prediction

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Linfield and Ballymena United are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 15:00. The tournament match Premiership will take place in the city of Belfast at the Windsor Park stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team Linfield being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 28 January 2026 and ended with a score of 1:0. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Linfield):

    • ball possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0.

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

    • played 57 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 45, for the away team - 8, draws - 4;
    • number of goals - 119 against 47;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.39, in the 2nd half - 1.53;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.91.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    79%
    46 Wins
    7%
    4 Draws
    14%
    8 Wins
    Total games
    58
    Total Goals Avg
    2.91
    Both teams scored
    52%
    2.09
    Total average
    0.83
    0.28
    Yellow cards
    0.41
    Last matches
    31.01.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    1
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    8
    3
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    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
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    8
    3
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    1
    3
    28.01.26
    League Cup
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    7
    1
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    1
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    7
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    0
    25.10.25
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    5
    3
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    16.09.25
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Linfield
    Linfield
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    2
    11
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    3
    2
    1
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    1
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    11
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    2
    07.02.25
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Linfield
    Linfield
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    8
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    Linfield Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 28 January 2026 as part of the Northern Ireland League Cup tournament (home team - Linfield, away team - Ballymena United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.

    Here are the game statistics (Linfield vs Ballymena United):

    • ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 0.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Linfield has engaged in 24 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 12 wins,
    • 5 losses,
    • 7 draws.

    📈Currently, Linfield stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 50% and a loss percentage of 21%.

    ⚽️Linfield has scored a total of 36 goals. On the defensive end, Linfield has allowed 16 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Linfield

    Last matches
    12.05.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
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    4
    12
    7
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    12
    7
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    W
    25.04.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
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    7
    3
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    18.04.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
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    4
    8
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    11.04.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Larne
    Larne
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    3
    5
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    1
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    07.04.26
    Premiership
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    Linfield
    Linfield
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    2
    6
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    4
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    Ballymena United Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 28 January 2026 as part of the Northern Ireland League Cup tournament (home team - Linfield, away - Ballymena United). The match ended with a score of 1:0.

    Here are the game statistics (Ballymena United vs Linfield):

    • ball possession: 43% vs 57%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 7;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 0 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Ballymena United has engaged in 24 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 7 wins,
    • 13 losses,
    • 4 draws.

    📈Currently, Ballymena United stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 29% and a loss percentage of 54%.

    ⚽Ballymena United has scored a total of 28 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 37 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Ballymena United

    Last matches
    25.04.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    2
    8
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    L
    18.04.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Portadown
    Portadown
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    4
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    L
    15.04.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Bangor
    Bangor
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    1
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    11.04.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    W
    07.04.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 57;
    • home team wins - 45, away team wins - 8, draws - 4.

    Statistics: Linfield vs Ballymena United

    • matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
    • wins: 12 vs 7;
    • win percentage: 50% vs 29%;
    • losses: 5 vs 13;
    • draws: 7 vs 4.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 5 vs 2;
    • losses: 3 vs 6;
    • draws: 2 vs 2.
    Trends
    • Ballymena United won with a +2.5 handicap in last 5 away games against Linfield.
    • Ballymena United won with a +2.5 handicap in 41 of last 42 games (Premiership).
    • Ballymena United won with a +2.5 handicap in 32 of last 33 games.
    • Ballymena United won with a +2.5 handicap in last 17 away games.
    • Ballymena United won with a +2.5 handicap in last 15 away games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Ballymena United Handicap (+2.5) (odds: 1.2)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 2.09, the guests - 0.82;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.91;
    • both teams scored: overall - 29; at the home team's field - 12.

    Statistics: Linfield vs Ballymena United

    • average total in the tournament: 2.17 vs 2.71;
    • average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.17;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.58 vs 0.5;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.92 vs 0.67;
    • Linfield: average total at home in the tournament -  2.17;
    • Ballymena United: average total away in the tournament - 1.08;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 2) vs 0.9 (away - 0.2).
    Trends
    • Linfield have scored over 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    • Linfield have scored over 1.5 goals in last 5 home games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Linfield Total goals Over (1.5) (odds: 1.52)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Under 11.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Linfield home games against Ballymena United.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (11.5) (odds: 1.37)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 57;
    • both teams scored all-time - 29 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 12 times.

    Statistics: Linfield vs Ballymena United

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 11;
    • number of BTTS matches for Linfield at home - 4 (33%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Ballymena United away - 6 (46%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Linfield at home - 1 (17%);
    • BTTS matches for Ballymena United away - 1 (20%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.61)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (16/147, 10.9%), 2:0 (16/147, 10.9%);
    • Linfield at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 3:0 (2/12, 16.7%);
    • Ballymena United away most often play: 2:0 (4/13, 30.8%).

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

    1:0 - 14.56% (odds 5.68)
    2:0 - 14.09% (odds 5.21)
    3:0 - 9.79% (odds 6.33)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Linfield have not conceded in 8 of last 9 home games against Ballymena United.
    • Linfield have not conceded in 6 of last 7 home games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    • Linfield have not conceded in last 5 games.
    • Ballymena United have not scored in last 4 away games.

    Our choice
    Ballymena United will not score goal at odds of -133*
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    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (29 January 2026, 15:25)

    Betting Tips: Linfield - Ballymena United

    Linfield have won
    fc-linfieldballymena-unitedin last 21 home games against Ballymena United.
    fc-linfieldballymena-unitedin last 19 home games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    fc-linfieldballymena-unitedin 14 of last 16 games against Ballymena United.
    fc-linfieldballymena-unitedin 13 of last 15 games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    Ballymena United have lost
    ballymena-unitedin 6 of last 7 away games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 5 away games.
    Linfield Win
    Bovada
    -303
    Linfield have drawn in the 2nd half
    fc-linfieldin last 5 games.
    2nd Half Draw
    Everygame
    +165
    Linfield have not lost
    fc-linfieldballymena-unitedin last 23 home games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    fc-linfieldballymena-unitedin last 21 home games against Ballymena United.
    fc-linfieldballymena-unitedin 15 of last 16 games against Ballymena United.
    fc-linfieldballymena-unitedin 14 of last 15 games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    fc-linfieldin 15 of last 16 home games (Premiership).
    fc-linfieldin 12 of last 13 home games.
    fc-linfieldin last 6 games.
    Ballymena United have not won
    ballymena-unitedin 8 of last 9 games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 7 of last 8 away games.
    Linfield will not lose
    -10000
    Linfield have scored
    fc-linfieldballymena-unitedin 49 of last 50 games against Ballymena United.
    fc-linfieldballymena-unitedin 42 of last 43 games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    fc-linfieldballymena-unitedin last 26 home games against Ballymena United.
    fc-linfieldballymena-unitedin last 22 home games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    Ballymena United have conceded
    ballymena-unitedin 16 of last 17 games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 11 away games (Premiership).
    Linfield will score goal
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    Linfield - Ballymena Table position

    Premiership 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    3.
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    33205862-3165
    4.
    Linfield
    Linfield
    33188756-2462
    5.
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    331381249-4847
    9.
    Portadown
    Portadown
    331131936-5736
    10.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    33971739-5034
    11.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    33752138-7226

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    4 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    5 - Loses
    Wins - 2
    Draws - 5
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 12
    Conceded - 15
    -3
    -2
    14 - Scored
    16 - Conceded
    4
    Wins
    2
    1
    Draws
    5
    5
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    12
    Scored
    14
    15
    Conceded
    16
    2.7
    Match goals average
    3
    1.2
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.4
    1.5
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.6
    5
    Both teams scored
    8
    78'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    64'
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