Ballymena United 21%Draw 24%Linfield 55%Expected goals 0.89 – 1.61
72%
Betarazi pick
Under 3.5 goals
Strong pick · fair odds 1.39 · bookmaker 1.32
7/10Rating
1.32Odds
Picks by market
ResultLinfield to win55% · @1.67
Double chanceLinfield or draw79% · @1.14
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score57% · @1.72
GoalsOver 1.5 goals73% · @1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–29% · fair 10.55
Ballymena United vs Linfield: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Ballymena United welcome Linfield to Ballymena Showgrounds for a Premiership fixture on Friday 13 November (20:45 WAT). In the table, Ballymena United are 9th, lower half, on 16 points after 13 matches; Linfield are 1st (leading the league) with 36. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Ballymena United, last 5: DLWWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Portadown, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Linfield, last 5: WDWWD Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Coleraine FC, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Linfield, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.7 for Ballymena United.
Head to head
When they last met (8 Aug 2026) it ended Linfield 0–3 Ballymena United.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ballymena United 0.9 xG, Linfield 1.6 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ballymena United 21%, draw 24%, Linfield 55%.
Lower-risk option: Linfield or draw (79%) at 1.14.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.72.
Betarazi verdict
We are going with Under 3.5 goals (72%, odds 1.32). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ballymena United 0–1 Linfield. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ballymena United21%fair 4.66 · @4.10
Draw24%fair 4.18 · @3.62
Linfield55%fair 1.83 · @1.67
2.51Expected goals
0.89Ballymena United xG
1.61Linfield xG
57%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–113%
1–112%
0–211%
1–29%
0–08%
1–07%
From our goals model: Ballymena United 0.9 – 1.6 Linfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Ballymena United
Linfield
Attack vs Premiership average
-10%
+13%
Goals conceded vs average
-5%
-36%
Our expected goals here
0.82
1.50
Our own ratings from every Premiership result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
What is the prediction for Ballymena United vs Linfield?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.32.
Who will win Ballymena United vs Linfield?
On our numbers Ballymena United have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Linfield 55%.
How many goals will there be in Ballymena United vs Linfield?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ballymena United vs Linfield?
Our predicted score is Ballymena United 0–1 Linfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Ballymena United vs Linfield?
Ballymena United vs Linfield (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 13 November 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Ballymena 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.
