Linfield vs Ballymena United Football Stats

πŸ“ Premiership, Northern Ireland
πŸ•’ Saturday 31st January, 15:00 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Linfield to Win

Linfield sit 4th in the table after 21 games, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1 conceded per home match this season. Ballymena United are 10th after 22 games, averaging 0.9 scored and 1.8 conceded on the road. The home record backs Linfield strongly β€” they've won 7/10 home games (70%), while Ballymena United have lost 8/10 on the road (80%).

Linfield have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games this season (6/10); Ballymena United in 50% away (5/10). Linfield average 1.8 scored and 1 conceded at home, Ballymena United 0.9 and 1.8 on the road.

BTTS figures are mid-range for both sides β€” Linfield at 40% in home games (4/10), Ballymena United at 50% away (5/10). Neither a clear yes nor no based on the stats alone.

Ballymena United are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 70% of away fixtures, 7/10). Linfield are lower at home (60%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Linfield to Win β€” Linfield have won 7/10 home games this season (70%), while Ballymena United have lost 8/10 away (80%). A strong statistical case for the home side.

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League Table

The full Premiership table for the 2025/2026 season, with Linfield (4th) and Ballymena United (10th) 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 H 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 A 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

Linfield have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 70% of their home matches compared to Ballymena United's 10% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Linfield (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 7 (70%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Lost 3 (30%) 8 (80%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Linfield have seen both teams score in 40% of home games, Ballymena United in 50% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Linfield (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Linfield have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Ballymena United in 50% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Linfield (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Linfield (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Linfield have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Ballymena United in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Linfield (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Linfield (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Linfield (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 18 (1.8 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 10 (1 avg) 18 (1.8 avg)

Match Corners

Both Linfield (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Ballymena United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Linfield (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Linfield have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Ballymena United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Linfield (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Linfield (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

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

25 Oct 2025
Linfield
2 – 1 HT: 1-0
Ballymena United
16 Sep 2025
Ballymena United
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Linfield
07 Feb 2025
Ballymena United
2 – 2 HT: 1-1
Linfield
09 Nov 2024
Linfield
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
10 Aug 2024
Ballymena United
0 – 2 HT: 0-0
Linfield
24 Feb 2024
Linfield
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
03 Feb 2024
Linfield
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Ballymena United
25 Nov 2023
Linfield
4 – 0 HT: 2-0
Ballymena United
18 Aug 2023
Ballymena United
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Linfield
21 Jan 2023
Linfield
3 – 0 HT: 2-0
Ballymena United

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Linfield vs Ballymena United across a range of markets β€” 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 β€” always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Linfield 1.38
Draw 4.8
Ballymena United 8.75

Half Time Result

Linfield 1.82
Draw 2.34
Ballymena United 8.15

Double Chance

Linfield or Draw 1.08
Linfield or Ballymena United 1.18
Draw or Ballymena United 3.02

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.24
No 1.73

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.31
Over 2.5 1.91
Over 3.5 3.35
Under 1.5 4.1
Under 2.5 1.91
Under 3.5 1.41

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.32
Over 1.5 2.83

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.15
Over 9.5 1.46
Over 10.5 1.85
Over 11.5 2.07

Linfield Goals

Over 0.5 1.06
Over 1.5 1.55

Ballymena United Goals

Over 0.5 2
Over 1.5 5.9

Today's Football Acca

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Linfield vs Ballymena United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Linfield vs Ballymena United?

Linfield to Win β€” they've won 7/10 (70%) of their last 10 home games, while Ballymena United have lost 8/10 (80%) of their last 10 away matches. A strong statistical case for the home side.

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

Linfield hold a clear form advantage β€” they've won 70% of home games in Premiership this season, while Ballymena United have won only 10% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

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

Mixed β€” Linfield have seen BTTS in 40% of home games, Ballymena United in 50% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Premiership fixture.

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

Uncertain β€” Linfield have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Ballymena United in 50% of away games in Premiership. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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

Linfield have the stronger scoring record β€” 2+ goals in 30% of home games compared to Ballymena United's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

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

Yes β€” both Linfield (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Ballymena United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premiership. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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