| Ballymena United (Home Form) | Linfield (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Won | 4 (40%) | 4 (40%) |
| Drawn | 2 (20%) | 3 (30%) |
| Lost | 4 (40%) | 3 (30%) |
Predictions & Betting Tips
Both teams are closely matched, each winning around 40% of their respective home/away matches. This is likely to be a tight encounter, potentially decided by small margins.
Ballymena United frequently score in home matches (80%), while Linfield are more variable. Over 1.5 goals may still occur, mainly driven by the hosts.
Both teams rarely see both sides score in their last 10 home/away matches, indicating solid defensive records. BTTS – No is a reasonable selection.
High corner counts are common for both teams in their last 10 home/away matches (80% and 70%). Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities, making Over 9.5 Corners a strong choice.
Our Tip: Over 8.5 Corners looks promising. Ballymena United see it in 80% of their last 10 home games and Linfield in 80% of their last 10 away games. Expect plenty of set-piece action.
Team Form
Both Ballymena United and Linfield have had a similar number of wins recently, indicating that this match could be tightly contested based on team form.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Both teams have had fewer games where both sides scored. This could indicate a low-scoring match, with a strong possibility of clean sheets influencing the outcome.
| Ballymena United (Home Form) | Linfield (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Both Teams to Score (BTTS) | 4 (40%) | 4 (40%) |
Match Goals
Linfield have produced higher scoring games on the road, whereas Ballymena United have been more moderate at home. The visitors may contribute most of the goals in this match.
| Ballymena United (Home Form) | Linfield (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals | 10 (100%) | 8 (80%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 8 (80%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 4 (40%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals | 2 (20%) | 3 (30%) |
| Ballymena United (Home Form) | Linfield (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Under 0.5 Goals | 0 (0%) | 2 (20%) |
| Under 1.5 Goals | 2 (20%) | 4 (40%) |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 6 (60%) | 5 (50%) |
| Under 3.5 Goals | 8 (80%) | 7 (70%) |
Team Goals
Based on recent goals scored and conceded, this match could be moderate in scoring. Ballymena United and Linfield may see 1–2 goals, with neither team dominating the goal charts.
| 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 | 3 (30%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals Scored | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals Scored | 0 (0%) | 1 (10%) |
| Ballymena United (Home Form) | Linfield (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 0.5 Goals Conceded | 6 (60%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 1.5 Goals Conceded | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 2.5 Goals Conceded | 1 (10%) | 1 (10%) |
| Over 3.5 Goals Conceded | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Ballymena United (Home Form) | Linfield (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Total Goals Scored | 12 (1.2 avg) | 16 (1.6 avg) |
| Total Goals Conceded | 12 (1.2 avg) | 12 (1.2 avg) |
Match Corners
Both Ballymena United and Linfield have consistently generated a high number of corners in recent matches. Expect an active game with plenty of set-piece opportunities for both sides.
| Ballymena United (Home Form) | Linfield (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 7.5 Corners | 8 (80%) | 10 (100%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners | 8 (80%) | 8 (80%) |
| Over 9.5 Corners | 8 (80%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 10.5 Corners | 4 (40%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 11.5 Corners | 4 (40%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 12.5 Corners | 2 (20%) | 4 (40%) |
Team Corners
Ballymena United have moderate corner counts at home, occasionally generating set-piece opportunities, and defensively are generally solid in limiting corners conceded.
Linfield frequently pick up multiple corners away from home, which can provide attacking pressure in the match, and defensively generally restrict corners conceded away from home.
| 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 | 4 (40%) | 7 (70%) |
| Over 6.5 Corners For | 1 (10%) | 6 (60%) |
| Over 7.5 Corners For | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners For | 0 (0%) | 2 (20%) |
| Ballymena United (Home Form) | Linfield (Away Form) | |
|---|---|---|
| Last X Matches | 10 | 10 |
| Over 4.5 Corners Against | 7 (70%) | 5 (50%) |
| Over 5.5 Corners Against | 6 (60%) | 4 (40%) |
| Over 6.5 Corners Against | 4 (40%) | 2 (20%) |
| Over 7.5 Corners Against | 3 (30%) | 1 (10%) |
| Over 8.5 Corners Against | 2 (20%) | 1 (10%) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team is likely to win, Ballymena United or Linfield?
Ballymena United have struggled more recently than Linfield in Premiership in Northern Ireland, suggesting the home side may need to improve to secure a positive result.
Will both teams score in the match between Ballymena United and Linfield?
Both teams have had fewer games where both sides scored recently. This may point to a low-scoring Ballymena United vs Linfield match in Premiership.
Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Ballymena United and Linfield?
Linfield have consistently seen higher scoring in away fixtures, while Ballymena United’s home games have been moderate. The visitors may be the main source of goals.
Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Ballymena United or Linfield?
Based on recent goals scored and conceded, this match could be moderate in scoring, with 1–2 goals expected.
Will there be many corners in the match between Ballymena United and Linfield?
Both Ballymena United and Linfield consistently generate high corner counts in Premiership in Northern Ireland, suggesting plenty of set-piece opportunities.
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