Ballymena United 22%Draw 19%Linfield 59%Expected goals 0.91 – 1.74
74%
ZoraTips pick
Over 1.5 goals
Strong pick · fair odds 1.34 · bookmaker 1.21
8/10Rating
1.21Odds
Picks by market
ResultLinfield to win59% · @1.61
Double chanceEither team to win81% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score57% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals74% · @1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–210% · fair 10.27
Ballymena United vs Linfield prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
It is Ballymena United v Linfield in the Premiership – Friday 13 November, 20:45 WAT, Ballymena Showgrounds. Ballymena United sit 9th with 16 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Linfield are 1st on 36 (top of the table). A 20-point gap separates them – two very different campaigns.
Form guide
Ballymena United – form over the last 5: DLWWL Most recently they drew with Portadown 1–1 on the road. They score 1.5 and concede 1.2 per game.
Linfield – form over the last 5: WDWWD Most recently they beat Coleraine FC 3–0 at home. On their travels they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. 2.0 goals per match shows an attack in good shape.
On form, Linfield have the edge: 2.3 points a game against 1.7.
Previous meetings
Their most recent meeting, on 8 Aug 2026, finished Linfield 0–3 Ballymena United.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Ballymena United 0.9 – 1.7 Linfield in expected goals – roughly 2.6 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 51% for over 2.5, 57% for both teams to score.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Ballymena United 22% · draw 19% · Linfield 59%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.73.
ZoraTips prediction
Our tip: Over 1.5 goals, rated at 74% confidence at odds of 1.21. Predicted score: Ballymena United 1–1 Linfield. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Ballymena United22%fair 4.56 · @4.40
Draw19%fair 5.36 · @3.70
Linfield59%fair 1.68 · @1.61
2.65Expected goals
0.91Ballymena United xG
1.74Linfield xG
57%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–112%
1–111%
0–211%
1–210%
0–07%
1–06%
From our goals model: Ballymena United 0.9 – 1.7 Linfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Ballymena United vs Linfield?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.21.
Who will win Ballymena United vs Linfield?
On our numbers Ballymena United have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Linfield 59%.
How many goals will there be in Ballymena United vs Linfield?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ballymena United vs Linfield?
Our predicted score is Ballymena United 1–1 Linfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Ballymena United vs Linfield?
Ballymena United vs Linfield (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 13 November 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Ballymena Showgrounds.
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
