Our Linfield vs Ballymena Utd Prediction: 3-1
Linfield vs Ballymena Utd in the Northern Ireland League Cup is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 27, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Linfield vs Ballymena Utd 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
Linfield's Last Match – Linfield vs Bangor FC
Linfield will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Northern Ireland Cup win against Bangor FC on January 10. In that match, Linfield had 70% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Linfield | 70% | 0 (4) | - | 43 |
 Bangor FC | 30% | 0 (1) | - | 19 |
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Bangor FC vs Ballymena Utd
Ballymena Utd will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Northern Ireland Premier loss to Bangor FC on December 30. In that match, Ballymena Utd recorded 56% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor FC | 44% | 13 (10) | - | 50 |
 Ballymena Utd | 56% | 3 (3) | - | 68 |
Linfield vs Ballymena Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Ballymena Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 1.52 |
| 0.43 | Defence Strength | 0.99 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Linfield are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Ballymena Utd average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.