Ballymena United and Larne face each other on Saturday 11.01.2025, at 18:30 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Ballymena United's home ground, the The Showgrounds.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Ballymena United and Larne, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Ballymena United vs Larne
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Ballymena United preview
Ballymena United heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 13 matches, Ballymena United secured 5 victories, 1 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.23 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Ballymena United's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Ballymena United has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 16 goals, of which 16 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.23 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ben Kennedy, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Ben Kennedy has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Ballymena United has conceded 18 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.38 per game) and 18 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.38 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Larne preview
Larne comes into the game with 11 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 7 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.09 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses.
Larne's attack has been highly effective, scoring 22 goals during this period. Of that total, 19 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.73 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.29.
Larne's offensive system is led by Tiarnan O'Connor, the team's top scorer this season. The irish midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, James Simpson. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.45 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 11 goals in 17 matches, averaging 0.65 per match.
Head to head: Ballymena United vs Larne
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W D W |
1.23 |
| Home | L W L W |
1.2 |
| Away | L W D L L |
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 40% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.6 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.23 | 1.2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.4 | 1.38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 20% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 40% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 40% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 40% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.25 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.45 | 1.42 |
Larne
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.09 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.67 |
| Away | W W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 64% | 83% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.18 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Scored | 1.73 | 2.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.45 | 0.17 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 18% | 17% | 20% |
| Without Conceding | 64% | 83% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 0% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 83% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.68 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
0.95 | 0.7 | 1.25 |
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