Coleraine and Ballymena United face each other on Friday 02.20.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Coleraine's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Coleraine and Ballymena United, 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 Coleraine vs Ballymena United
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Coleraine Win
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Coleraine preview
Coleraine heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 29 matches, Coleraine secured 18 victories, 4 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Coleraine's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 18 victories so far.
Coleraine has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 58 goals, of which 58 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Joel Cooper, who has found the back of the net 17 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Dean Jarvis has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Coleraine has conceded 27 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 0.93 per game) and 27 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.93 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Ballymena United preview
Ballymena United comes into the game with 27 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 8 victories, 4 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.04 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 4 draws, and 15 losses.
Ballymena United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 32 goals during this period. Of that total, 32 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.19 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.19.
Ballymena United's offensive system is led by Igor Rutkowski, the team's top scorer this season. The polish forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kian Corbally. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 1.52 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 41 goals in 27 matches, averaging 1.52 per match.
Head to head: Coleraine vs Ballymena United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Coleraine
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2 |
| Home | W W W W W |
2.43 |
| Away | D W L D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 62% | 79% | 47% |
| Goals | 2.93 | 3.36 | 2.53 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 0.93 | 0.86 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 64% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 34% | 36% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 57% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.75 | 1.71 | 1.79 |
|
xGA
|
1 | 1 | 1.01 |
Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D L |
1.04 |
| Home | W D D L L |
1.25 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.87 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.33 | 1.07 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.33 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 42% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 33% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 42% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 1.33 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.49 | 1.58 |
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