Bangor 20%Draw 21%Ballymena United 59%Expected goals 0.97 – 1.86
80%
Betarazi pick
Ballymena United or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Picks by market
ResultBallymena United to win ✗59% · @1.75
Double chanceBallymena United or draw ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.10
Bangor vs Ballymena United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Ballymena United travel to face Bangor on Saturday 5 September in the Premiership, with Clandeboye Park the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, Bangor are 11th, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 15 matches; Ballymena United are 9th (lower half) with 16.
Current form
Bangor, last 5: LLLDW Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Carrick Rangers, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Ballymena United, last 5: LLWDD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Glentoran, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 5. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Ballymena United, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.7 for Bangor.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Apr 2026) it ended Ballymena United 0–0 Bangor.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Bangor 1.0 xG, Ballymena United 1.9 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Bangor 20%, draw 21%, Ballymena United 59%.
Lower-risk option: Ballymena United or draw (80%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Ballymena United or draw (80%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Bangor 0–1 Ballymena United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Bangor20%fair 4.97 · @4.00
Draw21%fair 4.83 · @3.60
Ballymena United59%fair 1.69 · @1.75
2.83Expected goals
0.97Bangor xG
1.86Ballymena United xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–111%
1–111%
0–210%
1–210%
0–36%
1–36%
From our goals model: Bangor 1.0 – 1.9 Ballymena United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Bangor vs Ballymena United?
Our pick is Ballymena United or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Bangor vs Ballymena United?
On our numbers Bangor have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Ballymena United 59%.
How many goals will there be in Bangor vs Ballymena United?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bangor vs Ballymena United?
Our predicted score is Bangor 0–1 Ballymena United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Bangor vs Ballymena United?
Bangor vs Ballymena United (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Clandeboye Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
