Limavady United 22%Draw 17%Ballymena United 62%Expected goals 0.84 – 1.72
62%
Betarazi pick
Ballymena United to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.95 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.95Odds
Picks by market
ResultBallymena United to win ✗62% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✓83% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.57
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · fair 1.34
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.41
Limavady United vs Ballymena United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 10 October the Premiership brings Limavady United against Ballymena United at The Showgrounds. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Limavady United are 10th, in the drop zone, on 14 points after 15 matches; Ballymena United are 9th (lower half) with 16. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Limavady United, last 5: LWLWW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Portadown, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Ballymena United, last 5: WWDDL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Cliftonville FC, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Limavady United 0.8 xG, Ballymena United 1.7 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Limavady United 22%, draw 17%, Ballymena United 62%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Ballymena United to win (62%, odds 1.95 – longer than our fair 1.62, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Limavady United 0–1 Ballymena United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Limavady United22%fair 4.60 · @3.30
Draw17%fair 6.02 · @3.50
Ballymena United62%fair 1.62 · @1.95
2.56Expected goals
0.84Limavady United xG
1.72Ballymena United xG
56%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–113%
0–211%
1–111%
1–210%
0–08%
0–37%
From our goals model: Limavady United 0.8 – 1.7 Ballymena United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Ballymena United to win✗
62%
1.62
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
83%
1.20
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.78
1.57
Draw no bet
Ballymena United (draw no bet)✗
74%
1.35
–
Asian handicap
Limavady United +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.89
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
74%
1.34
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
88%
1.13
–
First team to score
Ballymena United to score first
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.37
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ballymena United / FT Ballymena United✗
36%
2.78
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.41
–
Recent results
Limavady United – last 6
LWLWWL
3 Oct
@ Portadown
1–3
L
26 Sep
vs Cliftonville FC
1–0
W
19 Sep
@ Coleraine FC
0–1
L
15 Sep
vs Bangor
3–1
W
12 Sep
@ Crusaders FC
2–1
W
5 Sep
vs Dungannon Swifts
0–2
L
1.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Ballymena United – last 6
WWDDLD
3 Oct
@ Cliftonville FC
1–0
W
26 Sep
vs Portadown
2–0
W
19 Sep
@ Dungannon Swifts
1–1
D
15 Sep
vs Carrick Rangers
1–1
D
11 Sep
@ Coleraine FC
2–3
L
5 Sep
@ Bangor
2–2
D
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Limavady United and Ballymena United.
What is the prediction for Limavady United vs Ballymena United?
Our pick is Ballymena United to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Limavady United vs Ballymena United?
On our numbers Limavady United have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Ballymena United 62%.
How many goals will there be in Limavady United vs Ballymena United?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Limavady United vs Ballymena United?
Our predicted score is Limavady United 0–1 Ballymena United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Limavady United vs Ballymena United?
Limavady United vs Ballymena United (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 15:00 (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.
