Ballymena United and Larne face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at The Showgrounds on Saturday, 01/11/2025, at 18:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Ballymena United vs Larne, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Ballymena United vs Larne

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Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Ballymena United vs Larne has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.

Online bookmakers have given good 1.87 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.

👉 Our prediction is: Ballymena United win or draw

Our top betting tip is Ballymena United to win or draw on the Double Chance market. What that means is Ballymena United, the home team, must win or draw for the bet to win, and we feel strongly that the match will end in one of those two outcomes.

We simply don't see Ballymena United losing to Larne. More than the gulf in quality between the two sides which is clear to see in the statistics, we also have a lot of belief in Ballymena United's ability to make home advantage count in this match.

Ballymena United preview

Ballymena United comes into the match having played 13 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.23 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 1 draws, and 7 losses.

Ballymena United's attack has scored 16 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.23 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.23.

The offense system of Ballymena United is led by Ben Kennedy as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ben Kennedy, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 1.38 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 18 goals conceded in 13 matches, resulting in an average of 1.38.

Larne preview

On the other hand, Larne comes into the match having played 11 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.09 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses.

Larne's attack has scored 22 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.73 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.29.

The offense system of Larne is led by Tiarnan O'Connor as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, James Simpson, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.45 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 11 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 0.65.

Head to head: Ballymena United vs Larne

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Ballymena United Team Logo

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

Away Team

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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

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