Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Ballinamallard United travel to face Strabane Athletic on Friday 23 October in the Championship – the ball rolls at 19:45 WAT. In the table, Strabane Athletic are 15th, in the drop zone, on 11 points after 15 matches; Ballinamallard United are 7th (upper half) with 21.
Current form
Strabane Athletic, last 5: LDLDW Their latest outing: 0–5 defeat to Glenavon FC, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Ballinamallard United, last 5: DDWDL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Queen's University, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Ballinamallard United, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for Strabane Athletic.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Strabane Athletic 1.3 xG, Ballinamallard United 1.5 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Strabane Athletic 34%, draw 22%, Ballinamallard United 45%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Strabane Athletic 1–1 Ballinamallard United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Strabane Athletic34%fair 2.96 · @2.88
Draw22%fair 4.63 · @3.30
Ballinamallard United45%fair 2.24 · @2.15
2.80Expected goals
1.28Strabane Athletic xG
1.52Ballinamallard United xG
61%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Strabane Athletic 1.3 – 1.5 Ballinamallard 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
Ballinamallard United to win✓
45%
2.24
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.65
1.67
Draw no bet
Ballinamallard United (draw no bet)✓
57%
1.76
–
Asian handicap
Strabane Athletic +1 (Asian handicap)
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
76%
1.32
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.36
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
1.12
First team to score
Ballinamallard United to score first✓
51%
1.96
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.43
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ballinamallard United / FT Ballinamallard United✗
25%
3.93
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.12
–
Recent results
Strabane Athletic – last 6
LDLDWD
20 Oct
vs Glenavon FC
0–5
L
16 Oct
vs Loughgall
1–1
D
10 Oct
@ Warrenpoint Town
0–1
L
2 Oct
vs Armagh City
0–0
D
26 Sep
@ Ards
1–0
W
18 Sep
@ Dundela
1–1
D
0.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Ballinamallard United – last 6
DDWDLW
20 Oct
vs Queen's University
1–1
D
17 Oct
vs Warrenpoint Town
2–2
D
10 Oct
@ Queen's University
1–0
W
3 Oct
vs Ards
1–1
D
26 Sep
@ Newington Youth
0–4
L
19 Sep
@ H&W Welders
3–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Strabane Athletic and Ballinamallard United.
What is the prediction for Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United?
On our numbers Strabane Athletic have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Ballinamallard United 45%.
How many goals will there be in Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United?
Our predicted score is Strabane Athletic 1–1 Ballinamallard United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United?
Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United (Championship) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time).
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.
