Ballymena United vs Larne FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 February

Ballymena United

L L D L L

9th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

0 - 3

21/02/2023 15:45

Larne FC

W W W D W

1st place in Northern Ireland Premier League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Larne FC on 21 February 2023 (kick-off: 15:45) 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 your bet.

Ballymena United are currently 9th with 32 points after 32 matches.
Larne FC sit 1st with 73 points from 33 matches.

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 21/02/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	57	18	39
02 Linfield FC	68	33	21	5	7	70	25	45
03 Cliftonville	66	33	20	6	7	61	41	20
04 Crusaders	62	33	18	8	7	65	37	28
05 Glentoran FC	61	32	19	4	9	63	23	40
06 Coleraine	58	33	17	7	9	53	30	23
07 Glenavon Lurgan	38	32	10	8	14	49	57	-8
08 Carrick Rangers	37	33	11	4	18	41	65	-24
09 Ballymena United	32	32	9	5	18	30	48	-18
10 Dungannon Swifts	23	33	7	2	24	22	76	-54
11 Newry City	20	33	6	2	25	29	69	-40
12 Portadown	19	32	5	4	23	25	76	-51

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

01/08/2026 21:00

Glenavon Lurgan 1 - 1 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

01/08/2026 18:30

Annagh United 2 - 2 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 20:00

Portstewart 1 - 5 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 01:30

Carrick Rangers 0 - 3 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 20:00

Dundela 2 - 3 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 19:30

Ballyclare Comrades 0 - 2 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Larne FC

30/07/2026 01:00

Crvena Zvezda 5 - 0 Larne FC UEFA Champions League

22/07/2026 02:00

Larne FC 0 - 4 Crvena Zvezda UEFA Champions League

15/07/2026 02:00

Larne FC 2 - 1 Tre Fiori UEFA Champions League

08/07/2026 01:30

Tre Fiori 0 - 1 Larne FC UEFA Champions League

04/07/2026 01:50

Larne FC 0 - 0 Coleraine International Club Friendly

30/06/2026 01:45

HW Welders 1 - 2 Larne FC International Club Friendly

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored

Avg. per game

0.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.46

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

15 (39%)23 (61%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

23 (59%)16 (41%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Larne FC

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)27 12(31%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(23%)9 30(77%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)16 23(59%)

/Yes

(29%)11 27(71%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(26%)10 29(74%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Larne FC

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.09 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Larne FC

Total shots

10.29 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United Pass Larne FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

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

0.32

Clean sheets

0.64

3.50

133

Corners

207

5.31

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.63

100

GK saves

1.13

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Larne FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.58

1.87

0.11

0.03

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 21 February 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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