Linfield and Ballymena United face each other on Saturday 01.31.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Linfield's home ground, the Windsor Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Linfield 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 Linfield vs Ballymena United
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Linfield preview
Linfield heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 24 matches, Linfield secured 12 victories, 7 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.79 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Linfield's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
Linfield has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 43 goals, of which 36 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Matthew Fitzpatrick, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Matthew Fitzpatrick has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Linfield has conceded 16 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 0.67 per game) and 25 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.78 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Ballymena United preview
Ballymena United comes into the game with 24 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 13 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 7 wins, 4 draws, and 13 losses.
Ballymena United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 28 goals during this period. Of that total, 28 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.17 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.17.
Ballymena United's offensive system is led by Kian Corbally, 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, Kian Corbally. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 37 goals with an average of 1.54 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 37 goals in 24 matches, averaging 1.54 per match.
Head to head: Linfield vs Ballymena United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W L |
1.6 |
| Home | D W L W W |
2 |
| Away | W D L L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 2.58 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2.17 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.42 | 0.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 54% | 58% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 17% | 42% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 83% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.63 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.02 | 1.23 |
Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L W D |
1 |
| Home | D W D L D |
1.2 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 27% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 2.73 | 2.69 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.27 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.54 | 1.45 | 1.62 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 45% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 27% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 27% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 36% | 46% |
|
xG
|
1.22 | 1.33 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.49 | 1.49 |
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