Larne FC vs Ballymena United Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 25

Larne FC

L W W D D

2nd place in League

2-1

25/01/2025 11:10

Ballymena United

W L W L W

9th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Larne FC vs Ballymena United on January 25, 2025 (kick-off: 11:10) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Larne FC vs Ballymena United preview before placing for you.

Larne FC are currently 2nd with 54 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 9th with 43 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Larne FC to win with probability 62%.
Head-to-head history favors Larne FC, 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

11:10

2025-01-25

Larne FC vs Ballymena United - Prediction & Odds

Larne FC

Ballymena United

2025-01-25 11:10

STANDINGS UP TO 25/01/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	76	33	24	4	5	61	23	38
02 Larne FC	54	33	15	9	9	39	28	11
03 Glentoran FC	54	33	15	9	9	40	31	9
04 Dungannon Swifts	50	33	15	5	13	44	40	4
05 Crusaders	50	33	15	5	13	41	43	-2
06 Coleraine	49	33	13	10	10	49	41	8
07 Cliftonville	46	33	13	7	13	44	37	7
08 Portadown	46	33	13	7	13	39	38	1
09 Ballymena United	43	33	13	4	16	40	42	-2
10 Glenavon Lurgan	39	33	10	9	14	35	43	-8
11 Carrick Rangers	27	33	6	9	18	24	48	-24
12 Loughgall FC	18	33	4	6	23	29	71	-42

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	85	5	3	0	2	8	5	3
02 Larne FC	63	5	2	3	0	7	5	2
03 Glentoran FC	61	5	2	1	2	9	6	3
04 Dungannon Swifts	57	5	2	1	2	7	8	-1
05 Coleraine	55	5	2	0	3	6	9	-3
06 Crusaders	54	5	1	1	3	6	10	-4

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Cliftonville	58	5	4	0	1	14	4	10
02 Portadown	56	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Ballymena United	47	5	1	1	3	7	12	-5
04 Glenavon Lurgan	46	5	2	1	2	7	4	3
05 Carrick Rangers	32	5	1	2	2	8	11	-3
06 Loughgall FC	22	5	1	1	3	7	14	-7

Head To Head

07/09/2024 10:00

Larne FC

0 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

17/02/2024 11:00

Ballymena United

0 - 1

Larne FC

NIR D1

02/12/2023 11:00

Ballymena United

0 - 0

Larne FC

NIR D1

15/08/2023 14:45

Larne FC

3 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

31/03/2023 14:45

Larne FC

0 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR CUP

17/03/2023 15:45

Larne FC

1 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

Larne FC

50%

Draw

17%

Ballymena United

33%

Larne FC Last 6 matches

21/01/2025 15:45

Larne FC 1 - 1 Glentoran FC NIR SHCUP

14/01/2025 15:45

Larne FC 0 - 0 Cliftonville NIR LC

10/01/2025 15:45

Larne FC 2 - 0 Cliftonville NIR D1

07/01/2025 15:45

Crusaders 1 - 3 Larne FC NIR D1

04/01/2025 11:00

Limavady United 0 - 0 Larne FC NIR CUP

26/12/2024 11:00

Larne FC 0 - 0 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

18/01/2025 11:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

07/01/2025 15:45

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Glentoran FC NIR LC

04/01/2025 11:00

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Ards FC NIR CUP

30/12/2024 15:45

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

26/12/2024 11:00

Coleraine 2 - 2 Ballymena United NIR D1

21/12/2024 11:00

Loughgall FC 2 - 3 Ballymena United NIR D1

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

Larne FC

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.39

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.97

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

22 (58%)16 (42%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

18 (47%)20 (53%)

Larne FC

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

Under /Over

(18%)7 31(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

/Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Larne FC

Ballymena United

Shots

Larne FC

Total shots

5.84 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.45 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Larne FC Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Larne FC

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.24

3.18

121

Corners

109

2.87

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

1.37

GK saves

1.71

Larne FC

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.87

2.37

0.05

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Larne FC vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Larne FC vs Ballymena United on 25 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 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.

Larne FC vs Ballymena United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Larne FC'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 Larne FC and Ballymena United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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