Ballymena United vs Linfield FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

Ballymena United

D L L L L

11th place in League

0 - 1

18/08/2023 14:45

Linfield FC

D L W W W

2nd place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Linfield FC on 18 August 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ballymena United vs Linfield FC preview before placing your bet.

Ballymena United are currently 11th with 19 points after 33 matches.
Linfield FC sit 2nd with 78 points from 33 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Linfield FC, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Ballymena United have no 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 18/08/2023

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

21/01/2023 11:00

Linfield FC

3 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

18/11/2022 15:45

Ballymena United

0 - 2

Linfield FC

NIR D1

03/09/2022 10:00

Ballymena United

0 - 4

Linfield FC

NIR D1

08/03/2022 15:45

Ballymena United

0 - 2

Linfield FC

NIR D1

15/01/2022 11:00

Linfield FC

1 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

21/12/2021 15:45

Linfield FC

1 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

Ballymena United

Draw

Linfield FC

100%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

15/08/2023 14:45

Larne FC 3 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

11/08/2023 14:45

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Crusaders NIR D1

04/08/2023 14:45

Coleraine 2 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

29/07/2023 10:00

Knockbreda 1 - 2 Ballymena United INT CF

25/07/2023 14:30

Portadown 2 - 1 Ballymena United INT CF

22/07/2023 09:00

Ballyclare Comrades 2 - 2 Ballymena United INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Linfield FC

15/08/2023 14:45

Linfield FC 4 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

12/08/2023 10:00

Dungannon Swifts 2 - 3 Linfield FC NIR D1

03/08/2023 11:59

Pogon Szczecin 3 - 2 Linfield FC UEFA ECL

29/07/2023 09:00

Bangor FC 2 - 1 Linfield FC INT CF

27/07/2023 14:45

Linfield FC 2 - 5 Pogon Szczecin UEFA ECL

20/07/2023 14:45

Vllaznia Shkoder 1 - 0 Linfield FC UEFA ECL

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

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

Linfield FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

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

27 (71%)11 (29%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Linfield FC

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

/Yes

(32%)12 26(68%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Linfield FC

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

7.06 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Linfield FC

Total shots

10.89 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United Pass Linfield FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

Played games

Linfield FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.39

3.39

129

Corners

272

7.16

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.53

GK saves

1.92

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Linfield FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

1.87

0.21

0.03

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Ballymena United vs Linfield FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballymena United vs Linfield FC on 18 August 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 Linfield 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 Linfield 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 Linfield FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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