Our Ballymena Utd vs Larne FC Prediction: 1-3
Ballymena Utd vs Larne FC in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
This Ballymena Utd vs Larne FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Ballymena Utd vs Glenavon
Ballymena Utd will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Northern Ireland Premier draw with Glenavon on February 24. In that match, Ballymena Utd controlled 59% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballymena Utd | 59% | 0 (3) | - | 38 |
Glenavon | 41% | 0 (3) | - | 67 |
Larne FC's Last Match – Larne FC vs Linfield
Larne FC must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Northern Ireland Premier draw against Linfield on February 24. In that match, Larne FC had 42% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Larne FC | 42% | 0 (2) | - | 36 |
Linfield | 58% | 0 (5) | - | 47 |
Ballymena Utd vs Larne FC Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Larne FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 1.6 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 0.55 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Larne FC average 2.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Ballymena Utd 9-16
Larne FC 20-13
What are the odds for this match?
Ballymena Utd to win: @4.5
Draw: @3.5
Larne FC to win: @1.615
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95



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