Ballymena United and Linfield face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at The Showgrounds on Tuesday, 16/09/2025, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Ballymena United vs Linfield, 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 Linfield
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Under 3.5 Goals
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Ballymena United preview
Ballymena United comes into the match having played 6 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses.
Ballymena United's attack has scored 10 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.67.
The offense system of Ballymena United is led by Donal Rocks as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Matthew Clarke, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1.17 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 6 matches, resulting in an average of 1.17.
Linfield preview
On the other hand, Linfield comes into the match having played 4 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.
Linfield's attack has scored 15 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.25.
The offense system of Linfield is led by Kieran Offord as the top scorer of the season. The scottish midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kirk Millar, who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 0.83.
Head to head: Ballymena United vs LinfieldÂ
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W W |
1.5 |
| Home | L W |
1.5 |
| Away | L L W W W |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 3 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 0% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 50% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.45 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.24 | 1.38 |
Away Team
Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.5 |
| Home | W W W W |
3 |
| Away | D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.6 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
0.77 | 0.53 | 1.25 |
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