Linfield FC vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Linfield FC

W W D L W

4th place in League

2-1

31/01/2026 11:00

Ballymena United

L D L D W

10th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Linfield FC vs Ballymena United on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Linfield FC vs Ballymena United preview before placing your bet.

Linfield FC will face Ballymena United in Northern Ireland Premier League on January 31, 2026 at 11:00.
Linfield FC are currently 4th with 62 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 10th with 34 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.30.

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

11:00

2026-01-31

Linfield FC vs Ballymena United - Prediction & Odds

Linfield FC

Ballymena United

2026-01-31 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	60	22	38
02 Glentoran FC	69	33	21	6	6	63	30	33
03 Coleraine	65	33	20	5	8	62	31	31
04 Linfield FC	62	33	18	8	7	56	24	32
05 Cliftonville	47	33	13	8	12	49	48	1
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	33	15	1	17	40	58	-18
07 Carrick Rangers	43	33	12	7	14	49	51	-2
08 Bangor FC	36	33	10	6	17	38	57	-19
09 Portadown	36	33	11	3	19	36	57	-21
10 Ballymena United	34	33	9	7	17	39	50	-11
11 Crusaders	26	33	7	5	21	38	72	-34
12 Glenavon Lurgan	25	33	8	1	24	33	63	-30

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

01 Larne FC	83	5	3	1	1	13	4	9
02 Coleraine	80	5	5	0	0	21	6	15
03 Glentoran FC	77	5	2	2	1	10	8	2
04 Linfield FC	66	5	1	1	3	5	9	-4
05 Cliftonville	53	5	2	0	3	6	11	-5
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	5	0	0	5	2	19	-17

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Carrick Rangers	53	5	3	1	1	15	7	8
02 Portadown	44	5	2	2	1	8	9	-1
03 Ballymena United	39	5	1	2	2	7	8	-1
04 Bangor FC	39	5	0	3	2	3	8	-5
05 Crusaders	36	5	3	1	1	10	9	1
06 Glenavon Lurgan	28	5	0	3	2	4	6	-2

Head To Head

25/10/2025 10:00

Linfield FC

2 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

16/09/2025 14:45

Ballymena United

1 - 0

Linfield FC

NIR D1

07/02/2025 15:45

Ballymena United

2 - 2

Linfield FC

NIR D1

09/11/2024 11:00

Linfield FC

2 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

10/08/2024 10:00

Ballymena United

0 - 2

Linfield FC

NIR D1

24/02/2024 11:00

Linfield FC

2 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

Linfield FC

67%

Draw

17%

Ballymena United

17%

Linfield FC Last 6 matches

16/01/2026 15:45

Linfield FC 0 - 0 Larne FC

NIR D1

13/01/2026 15:45

Carrick Rangers 0 - 0 Linfield FC

NIR D1

10/01/2026 11:00

Linfield FC 1 - 0 Bangor FC

NIR CUP

03/01/2026 11:00

Linfield FC 6 - 1 Bangor FC

NIR D1

30/12/2025 15:45

Coleraine 3 - 1 Linfield FC

NIR D1

26/12/2025 11:00

Linfield FC 0 - 1 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

17/01/2026 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 2 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

13/01/2026 15:45

Ballymena United 2 - 2 Cliftonville

NIR D1

30/12/2025 15:45

Bangor FC 2 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

26/12/2025 11:00

Ballymena United 2 - 0 Coleraine

NIR D1

20/12/2025 11:00

Ballymena United 1 - 1 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

13/12/2025 11:00

Portadown 1 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Linfield FC

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.64

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

28 (72%)11 (28%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

27 (71%)11 (29%)

Linfield FC

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(72%)28 11(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

Under /Over

(26%)10 29(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

Under /Over

(49%)19 20(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

/Yes

(41%)16 23(59%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Linfield FC

Ballymena United

Shots

Linfield FC

Total shots

9.03 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.26 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Linfield FC Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Linfield FC

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.41

Clean sheets

0.18

6.33

247

Corners

132

3.47

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.18

GK saves

0.42

Linfield FC

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.54

2.16

0.10

0.08

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Linfield FC vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Linfield FC vs Ballymena United on 31 January 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 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.

Linfield FC vs Ballymena United Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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