Coleraine FC 66%Draw 20%Ballymena United 13%Expected goals 2.07 – 0.82
66%
Betarazi pick
Coleraine FC to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultColeraine FC to win ✓66% · @1.44
Double chanceColeraine FC or draw ✓87% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.24
Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Friday 11 September: Coleraine FC v Ballymena United in the Premiership, played at The Showgrounds. In the table, Coleraine FC are 2nd, among the top four, on 35 points after 15 matches; Ballymena United are 9th (lower half) with 16. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Coleraine FC, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Crusaders FC, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Ballymena United, last 5: DLLWD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Bangor, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Coleraine FC, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.0 for Ballymena United.
Head to head
When they last met (20 Feb 2026) it ended Coleraine FC 1–0 Ballymena United.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Coleraine FC 2.1 xG, Ballymena United 0.8 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 56%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Coleraine FC 66%, draw 20%, Ballymena United 13%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Coleraine FC to win (66%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Coleraine FC 2–0 Ballymena United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Coleraine FC66%fair 1.51 · @1.44
Draw20%fair 4.90 · @4.40
Ballymena United13%fair 7.41 · @6.00
2.89Expected goals
2.07Coleraine FC xG
0.82Ballymena United xG
56%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–012%
1–012%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Coleraine FC 2.1 – 0.8 Ballymena United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
Our pick is Coleraine FC to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
On our numbers Coleraine FC have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Ballymena United 13%.
How many goals will there be in Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
Our predicted score is Coleraine FC 2–0 Ballymena United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 11 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at The Showgrounds.
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.
