Our Ballymena Utd vs Coleraine Prediction: 1-2
Ballymena Utd vs Coleraine in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 26, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Ballymena Utd vs Coleraine 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 Carrick Rangers
Ballymena Utd will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Northern Ireland Premier stalemate against Carrick Rangers on December 20. In that match, Ballymena Utd had 56% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballymena Utd | 56% | 0 (3) | - | 62 |
Carrick Rangers | 44% | 0 (2) | - | 52 |
Coleraine's Last Match – Glentoran vs Coleraine
Coleraine must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Northern Ireland Premier defeat against Glentoran on December 19. In that match, Coleraine recorded 43% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Glentoran | 57% | 0 (4) | - | 60 |
Coleraine | 43% | 0 (4) | - | 32 |
Ballymena Utd vs Coleraine Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 1.61 |
| 1.21 | Defence Strength | 0.65 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Coleraine average 2.4 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Ballymena Utd 14-17
Coleraine 24-9
What are the odds for this match?
Ballymena Utd to win: @5.5
Draw: @3.9
Coleraine to win: @1.533
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8



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