Ballymena United vs Larne FC Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 02

Ballymena United

D L L L L

11th place in League

0 - 0

02/12/2023 11:00

Larne FC

W W W D W

1st place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Larne FC on December 02, 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ballymena United vs Larne FC preview before placing for you.

Ballymena United are currently 11th with 19 points after 33 matches.
Larne FC sit 1st with 80 points from 33 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Larne FC, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Ballymena United have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 02/12/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	80	33	24	8	1	69	17	52
02 Linfield FC	78	33	25	3	5	76	35	41
03 Cliftonville	70	33	22	4	7	73	30	43
04 Glentoran FC	56	33	16	8	9	68	37	31
05 Crusaders	55	33	16	7	10	55	36	19
06 Coleraine	41	33	11	8	14	41	57	-16
07 Loughgall FC	39	33	11	6	16	50	59	-9
08 Carrick Rangers	38	33	11	5	17	43	65	-22
09 Glenavon Lurgan	34	33	10	4	19	40	60	-20
10 Dungannon Swifts	32	33	8	8	17	52	67	-15
11 Ballymena United	19	33	5	4	24	20	63	-43
12 Newry City	17	33	4	5	24	22	83	-61

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	90	5	3	1	1	16	4	12
02 Linfield FC	85	5	1	4	0	6	5	1
03 Cliftonville	75	5	1	2	2	7	13	-6
04 Crusaders	64	5	3	0	2	6	7	-1
05 Glentoran FC	60	5	1	1	3	6	6	0
06 Coleraine	46	5	1	2	2	6	12	-6

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dungannon Swifts	15	5	5	0	0	12	2	10
02 Carrick Rangers	12	5	4	0	1	11	7	4
03 Ballymena United	9	5	3	0	2	9	7	2
04 Loughgall FC	6	5	2	0	3	10	9	1
05 Glenavon Lurgan	3	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5
06 Newry City	0	5	0	0	5	4	16	-12

Head To Head

15/08/2023 14:45

Larne FC

3 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

31/03/2023 14:45

Larne FC

0 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR CUP

17/03/2023 15:45

Larne FC

1 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

21/02/2023 15:45

Ballymena United

0 - 3

Larne FC

NIR D1

26/08/2022 14:45

Larne FC

3 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

25/03/2022 15:45

Larne FC

1 - 3

Ballymena United

NIR D1

Ballymena United

33%

Draw

Larne FC

67%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

25/11/2023 11:00

Linfield FC 4 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

18/11/2023 11:00

Glentoran FC 5 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

11/11/2023 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

07/11/2023 15:45

Ballymena United 1 - 1 Coleraine NIR LC

04/11/2023 11:00

Loughgall FC 5 - 2 Ballymena United NIR D1

28/10/2023 10:00

Ballymena United 1 - 1 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Larne FC

24/11/2023 15:45

Larne FC 2 - 1 Glentoran FC NIR D1

17/11/2023 16:00

Larne FC 2 - 0 Coleraine NIR D1

11/11/2023 13:30

Linfield FC 1 - 2 Larne FC NIR D1

07/11/2023 15:45

Ards FC 3 - 3 Larne FC NIR LC

03/11/2023 15:45

Larne FC 2 - 1 Cliftonville NIR D1

28/10/2023 12:30

Newry City 1 - 2 Larne FC NIR D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Ballymena United

Larne FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored

Avg. per game

1.16

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.39

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

10 (26%)28 (74%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

25 (66%)13 (34%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Larne FC

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)30 8(21%)

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

/Yes

(32%)12 26(68%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)16 22(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Larne FC

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

7.06 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Larne FC

Total shots

10.35 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United Pass Larne FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

Played games

Larne FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.53

3.39

129

Corners

153

4.03

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.53

GK saves

1.45

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Larne FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

1.76

0.21

0.11

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Ballymena United vs Larne FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballymena United vs Larne FC on 02 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ballymena United vs Larne FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ballymena United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Larne FC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Ballymena United and Larne FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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