Coleraine vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 February

Betiball's prediction for Coleraine vs Ballymena United on 20 February 2026 (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 vs Ballymena United: Starting Lineups Time : 20/02/2026 15:45

Coleraine
1 - 0
Finished
Ballymena United
90+3' event Dean Jarvis / Will Patching
84' event Will Patching
78' event Mark Coyle
78' event Zane Okoro / Ben Wylie
67' event Dylan Boyle / Jamie Glackin
67' event Matthew Shevlin / James Akintunde
28' event Will Patching
event 90+6' Igor Rutkowski
event 90' Dean Ebbe / Dylan McGeouch
event 86' Matthew Clarke
event 81' James Hood / Daniel Lafferty
event 68' Daire O'Conchubhair / Sean Murray
event 60' Kian Corbally
90+3' event Dean Jarvis / Will Patching
event 90+6' Igor Rutkowski
84' event Will Patching
event 90' Dean Ebbe / Dylan McGeouch
78' event Mark Coyle
event 86' Matthew Clarke
78' event Zane Okoro / Ben Wylie
event 81' James Hood / Daniel Lafferty
67' event Dylan Boyle / Jamie Glackin
event 68' Daire O'Conchubhair / Sean Murray
67' event Matthew Shevlin / James Akintunde
event 60' Kian Corbally
28' event Will Patching
Coleraine Coleraine
Substitutions
#4 Dylan Boyle
#41 Senan Devine
#3 Dean Jarvis
#19 Jamie McGonigle
#23 Zane Okoro
#9 Matthew Shevlin
#12 Lewis Webb
Coleraine Coleraine Ballymena United Ballymena United
9Shots5
3Shots on Goal0
10Corner Kick4
2Yellow card3
6Shots off goal5
148Attacks95
80Dangerous attacks44
6Corner Kicks(HT)1
Ballymena United Ballymena United
Substitutions
#23 Declan Breen
#18 Dean Ebbe
#41 James Hood
#19 Calvin McCurry
#24 Shane McEleney
#11 Daire O'Conchubhair
#20 Joel Thompson
Commentary
90+6' Igor Rutkowski - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
90+3' Coleraine — substitution: Dean Jarvis / Will Patching
90' Ballymena United — substitution: Dean Ebbe / Dylan McGeouch
86' Matthew Clarke - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
84' Will Patching - Coleraine receive a yellow card
81' Ballymena United — substitution: James Hood / Daniel Lafferty
78' Mark Coyle - Coleraine receive a yellow card
78' Coleraine — substitution: Zane Okoro / Ben Wylie
68' Ballymena United — substitution: Daire O'Conchubhair / Sean Murray
67' Coleraine — substitution: Dylan Boyle / Jamie Glackin
67' Coleraine — substitution: Matthew Shevlin / James Akintunde
60' Kian Corbally - Ballymena United receive a yellow card
28' Goal! Will Patching - Coleraine

How We Build the Coleraine vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Coleraine vs Ballymena United on 20 February 2026 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 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.

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 standings and the 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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