Ballymena United vs Linfield Football Stats

📍 Premiership, Northern Ireland
🕒 Tuesday 16th September, 19:45 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Ballymena United sit 7th in the table, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per home match this season. Linfield are 5th, averaging 1.3 scored and 0.9 conceded on the road. Ballymena United have won 2/10 home games (20%) this season; Linfield have won 4/10 on the road (40%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Ballymena United have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games this season (5/10); Linfield in 30% away (3/10). Ballymena United average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded at home, Linfield 1.3 and 0.9 on the road.

Ballymena United frequently see both teams score at home (70%, 7/10). Linfield are lower on the road (40%, 4/10) — they've scored in 60% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Ballymena United see 8+ in 70% of home games, Linfield in 90% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Ballymena United see 9+ corners in 60% of home games, Linfield in 80% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Premiership table for the 2025/2026 season, with Ballymena United (7th) and Linfield (5th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premiership 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Larne 38 25 8 5 73:26 +47 83
2 Coleraine 38 25 5 8 83:37 +46 80
3 Glentoran 38 23 8 7 73:38 +35 77
4 Linfield A 39 20 9 10 64:34 +30 69
5 Carrick Rangers 39 15 8 16 65:61 +4 53
6 Cliftonville 39 15 8 16 56:61 -5 53
7 Dungannon Swifts 41 17 1 23 48:82 -34 52
8 Portadown 38 13 5 20 44:66 -22 44
9 Ballymena United H 38 10 9 19 46:58 -12 39
10 Bangor 38 10 9 19 41:65 -24 39
11 Crusaders 38 10 6 22 48:81 -33 36
12 Glenavon 38 8 4 26 37:69 -32 28

Team Form

Ballymena United have won 20% of home games this season, Linfield 40% away. The form table below gives the full picture heading into this match.

Ballymena United (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Lost 3 (30%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Ballymena United frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Linfield are less consistent on the road (40%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Ballymena United (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 4 (40%)

Match Goals

Ballymena United have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Linfield in 30% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Ballymena United (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Ballymena United (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Ballymena United have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Linfield in 30% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Ballymena United (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Ballymena United (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Ballymena United (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 12 (1.2 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 13 (1.3 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)

Match Corners

Linfield frequently reach high corner counts away from home (80%), while Ballymena United are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Ballymena United (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Ballymena United have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 0% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Linfield win 6+ corners in 60% of away games, generating consistent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of away matches.

Corners Won

Ballymena United (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 9 (90%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 8 (80%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Corners Conceded

Ballymena United (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Ballymena United and Linfield. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

7th Feb, 2025
Ballymena United
2 – 2 HT: 1-1
Linfield
9th Nov, 2024
Linfield
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
10th Aug, 2024
Ballymena United
0 – 2 HT: 0-0
Linfield
24th Feb, 2024
Linfield
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
3rd Feb, 2024
Linfield
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Ballymena United
25th Nov, 2023
Linfield
4 – 0 HT: 2-0
Ballymena United
18th Aug, 2023
Ballymena United
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Linfield
21st Jan, 2023
Linfield
3 – 0 HT: 2-0
Ballymena United
18th Nov, 2022
Ballymena United
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Linfield
3rd Sep, 2022
Ballymena United
0 – 4 HT: 0-2
Linfield

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Ballymena United vs Linfield across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Ballymena United 5.14
Draw 3.5
Linfield 1.64

Half Time Result

Ballymena United 5.66
Draw 2.29
Linfield 2.23

Double Chance

Ballymena United or Draw 2.29
Ballymena United or Linfield 1.22
Draw or Linfield 1.11

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.9
No 1.9

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.3
Over 2.5 1.89
Over 3.5 3.33
Under 1.5 3.28
Under 2.5 1.87
Under 3.5 1.3

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.4
Over 1.5 2.9

Ballymena United Goals

Over 0.5 1.62
Over 1.5 4
Over 2.5 9

Linfield Goals

Over 0.5 1.16
Over 1.5 1.8
Over 2.5 3.4

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

Ballymena United vs Linfield Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Ballymena United vs Linfield?

Over 8.5 Corners — Ballymena United see 9+ corners in 60% of home games, Linfield in 80% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Ballymena United or Linfield?

Linfield hold a slight form advantage away (40% wins) over Ballymena United at home (20% wins) in Premiership. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Ballymena United and Linfield?

Possibly — Ballymena United frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Linfield are lower on the road (40%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Ballymena United and Linfield?

Uncertain — Ballymena United have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Linfield in 30% of away games in Premiership. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Ballymena United or Linfield?

Linfield have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of away games compared to Ballymena United's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Ballymena United and Linfield?

Possibly — Linfield frequently reach high corner counts away (80%), while Ballymena United are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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