Result
2:1
31/01/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- NIFL Premiership - Round 27
- Referee: Gregg S. (Nir)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 World | Onefootball |
Match Stats
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| Ball possession |
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| 56% | 44% |
| Total shots |
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| 9 | 3 |
| Shots on target |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 8 | 3 |
| Yellow cards |
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| 2 | 4 |
| Red cards |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Total shots |
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| 9 | 3 |
| Shots on target |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Shots off target |
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| 9 | 3 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 8 | 3 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (1 - 0)
- 12', 1 - 0, Yates M. ⚽,
- 17', Clarke M. 🟨,
- 22', Jarvis A. 🟨,
- 2nd Half (1 - 1)
- 53', 1 - 1, Rutkowski I. ⚽,
- 68', Frizzell A. ↓, Millar K. ↑,
- 68', O'Conchubhair D. ↓, Thompson J. ↑,
- 69', Clarke M. 🟨,
- 73', Brown S. ↓, Taylor S. ↑,
- 75', McEleney S. ↓, Lafferty D. ↑,
- 77', Corbally K. 🟨,
- 78', Rutkowski I. ↓, Hood J. ↑,
- 81', McGee E. 🟨,
- 84', Baird I. ↓, Allen C. ↑,
- 90', 2 - 1, McEleney P. (Own goal),
- 90+4', Allen C. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Linfield
69.3% | Draw
19.9% | Ballymena United
10.9% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Linfield has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.5%)Ballymena United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.5%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Linfield than the current prediction. (+2%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Ballymena United than the current prediction. (+0.9%)
Linfield - Ballymena United Odds
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Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.33 ↓
(1.35) |
4.65 ↑
(4.65) |
8.5 ↑
(7.39) |
8.4%
(8.9%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
What is the prediction for Linfield - Ballymena United?
Users Predictions:
7 users predict this event. Linfield will win (votes: 7 - 100%). High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Linfield will win (5 of 5 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
Preview Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Linfield won 3.
- Linfield is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 3 wins).
- Ballymena United has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- Linfield may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- In this match, Linfield is the clear favorite.
- We predict that Linfield will win today's game, with odds of 1.32.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Linfield won 16 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 38:10. (average 1.9:0.5).
- Including home matches between the teams, Linfield won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 20:2. (average 2:0.2).
How many head-to-head matches has Linfield won against Ballymena United?
Linfield has won 11 of their last 13 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Ballymena United won against Linfield?
Ballymena United has won 1 of their last 13 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Linfield - Ballymena United were as follows:
28.01.2026
Linfield
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Ballymena United
1:0
25.10.2025
Linfield
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Ballymena United
2:1
16.09.2025
Ballymena United
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Linfield
1:0
07.02.2025
Ballymena United
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Linfield
2:2
09.11.2024
Linfield
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Ballymena United
2:0
Latest results of Linfield
Latest results of Ballymena United
Northern Irish Premiership Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Larne ✔ | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 55:21 | 34 | 67 |
| 2 | Glentoran ✔ | 30 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 55:29 | 26 | 62 |
| 3 | Coleraine ✔ | 31 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 60:30 | 30 | 61 |
| 4 | Linfield ✔ | 31 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 53:21 | 32 | 59 |
| 5 | Dungannon | 31 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 39:55 | -16 | 46 |
| 6 | Cliftonville | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 44:42 | 2 | 40 |
| 7 | Carrick Rangers | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 46:49 | -3 | 40 |
| 8 | Portadown | 29 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 34:51 | -17 | 34 |
| 9 | Bangor FC ✔ | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 37:53 | -16 | 33 |
| 10 | Ballymena ✔ | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 34:46 | -12 | 29 |
| 11 | Crusaders ✔ | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 38:68 | -30 | 25 |
| 12 | Glenavon ✔ | 31 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 30:60 | -30 | 22 |
Promotion ~ NIFL Premiership (Championship Group: )
NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
Larne is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Glentoran is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Coleraine is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Linfield is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Bangor FC is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
Ballymena is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
Crusaders is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
Glenavon is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
