Ballymena United vs Larne – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:2
28/02/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NIFL Premiership - Round 31
  • Referee: Robinson J. (Nir)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Ball possession
50%50%
Total shots
39
Shots on target
14
Corner kicks
23
Yellow cards
40
Red cards
10
Total shots
39
Shots on target
14
Shots off target
25
Corner kicks
23

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 2)
  • 9', 0 - 1, Ryan A. ,
  • 30', 0 - 2, Ryan A. ,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 51', Edogun S. 🟥,
  • 53', 🟨,
  • 57', Thompson J. , Rutkowski I. ,
  • 59', 🟨,
  • 63', Lusty M. , O'Neill P. ,
  • 71', Bent D. , O'Connor T. ,
  • 71', Donnelly A. , McKendry C. ,
  • 71', Ryan A. , Magee B. ,
  • 81', 🟨,
  • 85', 🟨,

Chances of winning


Ballymena United
20.4%
Draw
25.4%
Larne
54.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
16.5% 22.9% 60.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

15.9% 22.1% 62.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Ballymena United has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.9%)
  • Larne has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Larne might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Ballymena United than the current prediction. (-4.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Larne than the current prediction. (+8.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Larne could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Ballymena United - Larne Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    4.49
    (5.57)
    3.61
    (4.03)
    1.69
    (1.52)
    9.2%
    (8.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    Preview Facts
    • Larne is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ballymena United won 1.
    • Recent form of Ballymena United has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Larne's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Larne may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Larne is the team to beat.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ballymena United won 7 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 19:30. (average 1:1.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Ballymena United won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 11:18. (average 1:1.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Ballymena United - Larne were as follows:
    03.02.2026 Ballymena United - Larne 1:2
    02.12.2025 Ballymena United - Larne 2:0
    01.11.2025 Ballymena United - Larne 0:2
    29.08.2025 Larne - Ballymena United 2:0
    11.03.2025 Ballymena United - Larne 1:2
    Latest results of Ballymena United
    Latest results of Larne
    24.02.2026 Larne - Linfield 1:1
    20.02.2026 Larne - Carrick Rangers 2:3
    14.02.2026 Portadown - Larne 2:1
    10.02.2026 Larne - Glentoran 2:2
    07.02.2026 Warrenpoint Town - Larne 0:2
    Northern Irish Premiership Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Larne ✔ 31207455:213467
    2Glentoran ✔ 30195655:292662
    3Coleraine ✔ 31194860:303061
    4Linfield ✔ 31178653:213259
    5Dungannon311511539:55-1646
    6Cliftonville281171044:42240
    7Carrick Rangers311171346:49-340
    8Portadown291111734:51-1734
    9Bangor FC ✔ 31961637:53-1633
    10Ballymena ✔ 30851734:46-1229
    11Crusaders ✔ 30741938:68-3025
    12Glenavon ✔ 31712330:60-3022

          Promotion ~ NIFL Premiership (Championship Group: )
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    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 )