Our Ballymena Utd vs Linfield Prediction: 1-1
Ballymena Utd vs Linfield in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday August 15, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Ballymena Utd vs Linfield 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 – Glenavon vs Ballymena Utd
Ballymena Utd will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Northern Ireland Premier victory over Glenavon, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
Linfield's Last Match – Linfield vs Vikingur Gota
Linfield must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 UEFA Conference League Qualifying victory over Vikingur Gota in their last outing. In that match, Linfield saw 67% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Linfield | 67% | 13 (9) | - | 81 |
Vikingur Gota | 33% | 8 (4) | - | 30 |
Ballymena Utd vs Linfield Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.47 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Linfield average 1.3 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.