Coleraine vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 March

Coleraine

W L L W L

6th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

3 - 1

07/03/2023 15:45

Ballymena United

L L D L L

9th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Coleraine vs Ballymena United on 07 March 2023 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Coleraine vs Ballymena United preview before placing your bet.

Coleraine are currently 6th with 58 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 9th with 32 points from 32 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Coleraine, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Ballymena United have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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 07/03/2023

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

Head To Head

26/12/2022 11:00

Coleraine

2 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

15/10/2022 10:00

Ballymena United

2 - 1

Coleraine

NIR D1

04/10/2022 14:45

Ballymena United

0 - 1

Coleraine

NIR LC

26/02/2022 11:00

Coleraine

1 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

27/12/2021 11:00

Ballymena United

2 - 1

Coleraine

NIR D1

25/09/2021 10:00

Coleraine

3 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

Coleraine

50%

Draw

17%

Ballymena United

33%

Coleraine Last 6 matches

25/02/2023 11:00

Linfield FC 2 - 0 Coleraine NIR D1

18/02/2023 11:00

Crusaders 2 - 0 Coleraine NIR D1

14/02/2023 15:45

Coleraine 1 - 0 Newry City NIR D1

11/02/2023 11:00

Coleraine 2 - 2 Glentoran FC NIR D1

04/02/2023 11:00

Cliftonville 2 - 2 Coleraine NIR CUP

28/01/2023 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 0 - 3 Coleraine NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

25/02/2023 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

21/02/2023 15:45

Ballymena United 0 - 3 Larne FC NIR D1

17/02/2023 15:45

Ballymena United 1 - 3 Glentoran FC NIR D1

14/02/2023 15:45

Carrick Rangers 1 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

11/02/2023 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 0 Portadown NIR D1

04/02/2023 11:00

Ballymena United 4 - 1 Newington NIR CUP

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

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

Coleraine

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.69

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

20 (51%)19 (49%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

15 (39%)23 (61%)

Coleraine

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(74%)29 10(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

Under /Over

(41%)16 23(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

/Yes

(38%)15 24(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(29%)11 27(71%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Coleraine

Ballymena United

Shots

Coleraine

Total shots

8.53 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.09 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Coleraine Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Coleraine

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.46

Clean sheets

0.32

4.72

184

Corners

133

3.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

1.79

GK saves

100

2.63

Coleraine

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.33

1.58

0.10

0.11

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Coleraine vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Coleraine vs Ballymena United on 07 March 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.

Coleraine vs Ballymena United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Coleraine's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ballymena United'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 Coleraine and Ballymena United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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