Derry City vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Derry City

W W W L L

No standing data

1-0

31/01/2025 12:45

Ballymena United

L D L L L

No standing data

International Club Friendly

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Ballymena United on 31 January 2025 (kick-off: 12:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derry City vs Ballymena United preview before placing your bet.

Derry City will face Ballymena United in International Club Friendly on January 31, 2025 at 12:45.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 3 - 1 and average coefficient 1.20.

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

12:45

2025-01-31

Derry City vs Ballymena United - Prediction & Odds

Derry City

Ballymena United

2025-01-31 12:45

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2025

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Derry City and Ballymena United in the International Club Friendly football standings for the 2025 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

08/02/2008 13:00

Derry City

1 - 0

Ballymena United

INT CF

Derry City

100%

Draw

Ballymena United

Derry City Last 6 matches

28/01/2025 12:45

Institute FC 0 - 5 Derry City

INT CF

21/01/2025 07:00

Sligo Rovers 2 - 3 Derry City

INT CF

13/01/2025 11:40

Cobh Ramblers 0 - 1 Derry City

INT CF

10/11/2024 08:00

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Derry City

IRFAIC

01/11/2024 12:45

Derry City 0 - 1 Shelbourne

IRE PR

25/10/2024 11:45

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 0 Derry City

IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

25/01/2025 08:10

Larne FC 2 - 1 Ballymena United

NIR D1

18/01/2025 08:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

07/01/2025 12:45

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Glentoran FC

NIR LC

04/01/2025 08:00

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Ards FC

NIR CUP

30/12/2024 12:45

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

26/12/2024 08:00

Coleraine 2 - 2 Ballymena United

NIR D1

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Played games

Derry City

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

Avg. per game

1.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(67%)4 2(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(63%)5 3(37%)

Under /Over

(33%)2 4(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)2 6(75%)

Under /Over

(50%)3 3(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)4 4(50%)

/Yes

(33%)2 4(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)3 5(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Ballymena United

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

13.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

11.86 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Derry City Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

65%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.67

Clean sheets

0.38

4.50

Corners

3.13

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

1.13

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

0.38

0.00

0.00

Fouls

3.38

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Derry City vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derry City vs Ballymena United on 31 January 2025 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 International Club Friendly 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.

Derry City vs Ballymena United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derry City'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.

International Club Friendly 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 International Club Friendly standings and the International Club Friendly form table to understand exactly where Derry City and Ballymena United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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