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 – Crusaders vs Linfield
Linfield will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Northern Ireland Premier win against Crusaders on January 24. In that match, Linfield had 50% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crusaders | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 56 |
 Linfield | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 94 |
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Dungannon Swifts vs Ballymena Utd
Ballymena Utd will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Northern Ireland Premier loss to Dungannon Swifts on January 17. In that match, Ballymena Utd recorded 39% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dungannon Swifts | 61% | 0 (5) | - | 96 |
 Ballymena Utd | 39% | 0 (1) | - | 46 |
Linfield vs Ballymena Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Ballymena Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 1.52 |
| 0.43 | Defence Strength | 0.99 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Linfield are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Ballymena Utd average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.