Ballymena United vs Linfield Prediction
Northern Ireland · Regular Season - 16
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Ballymena United vs Linfield: the result in context
Linfield beat Ballymena United 3-0 in the Premiership on 13 Nov 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Linfield have had the better of this fixture, winning 7 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 2.3 goals a game.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Team Comparison
Ballymena United
LinfieldAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Ballymena United- Tied at half-time in 80% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1 vs 0.5 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Linfield- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.1 vs 0.6 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Ballymena United2Wins · 20%7Wins · 70%Previous meetings
08/08/2026LinfieldBallymena United31/01/2026LinfieldBallymena United
28/01/2026LinfieldBallymena United25/10/2025LinfieldBallymena United16/09/2025Ballymena UnitedLinfield07/02/2025Ballymena UnitedLinfield09/11/2024LinfieldBallymena United10/08/2024Ballymena UnitedLinfield24/02/2024LinfieldBallymena United
03/02/2024LinfieldBallymena UnitedRecent Form
Ballymena United
PortadownBallymena UnitedBallymena United
Bangor
Newington YouthBallymena UnitedBallymena United
Crusaders FC
Limavady UnitedBallymena United
Cliftonville FCBallymena UnitedBallymena UnitedPortadown
Dungannon SwiftsBallymena UnitedBallymena United
Carrick Rangers
Coleraine FCBallymena UnitedLinfieldLinfieldColeraine FCLinfieldDungannon SwiftsPortadownLinfield
LarneLinfieldCarrick RangersLinfieldLinfieldBangorColeraine FCLinfieldLinfieldCrusaders FCPortadownLinfieldDungannon SwiftsLinfieldLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linfield | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 24:11 | +13 | 36 | WDWWD |
| 2 | Coleraine FC | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 32:16 | +16 | 35 | LDWWW |
| 3 | Larne | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 24:14 | +10 | 26 | LWDWL |
| 4 |  Glentoran | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 17:11 | +6 | 22 | DDWDW |
| 5 | Cliftonville FC | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 27:19 | +8 | 21 | WWWLL |
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 23:27 | -4 | 19 | DLDDW |
| 7 | Dungannon Swifts | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 16:20 | -4 | 18 | WDLDL |
| 8 | Crusaders FC | 15 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 20:30 | -10 | 18 | LWLLL |
| 9 | Ballymena United | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 18:17 | +1 | 16 | DLWLW |
| 10 | Limavady United | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 16:26 | -10 | 14 | LLDDL |
| 11 | Bangor | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 13:26 | -13 | 12 | WWLDL |
| 12 | Portadown | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12:25 | -13 | 9 | DLLWD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linfield | 15 | 24:11 | 36 |
| 2 | Coleraine FC | 15 | 32:16 | 35 |
| 3 | Larne | 13 | 24:14 | 26 |
| 4 | Glentoran | 14 | 17:11 | 22 |
| 5 | Cliftonville FC | 15 | 27:19 | 21 |
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 15 | 23:27 | 19 |
| 7 | Dungannon Swifts | 14 | 16:20 | 18 |
| 8 | Crusaders FC | 15 | 20:30 | 18 |
| 9 | Ballymena United | 13 | 18:17 | 16 |
| 10 | Limavady United | 15 | 16:26 | 14 |
| 11 | Bangor | 15 | 13:26 | 12 |
| 12 | Portadown | 15 | 12:25 | 9 |
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About the Ballymena United vs Linfield forecast
The forecasts for this Premiership match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Ballymena United and Linfield in the Premiership table
The table shows a wide gap: Linfield are 1st in the Premiership, while Ballymena United sit 9th, 20 points behind. League goal record so far: Ballymena United 18-17, Linfield 24-11. The full standings are on the Premiership Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.