Loughgall FC vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Loughgall FC

D L L L D

12th place in League

2-3

21/12/2024 11:00

Ballymena United

W L W L W

9th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Loughgall FC vs Ballymena United on 21 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Loughgall FC vs Ballymena United preview before placing your bet.

Loughgall FC are currently 12th with 18 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 9th with 43 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Ballymena United to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Loughgall FC and Ballymena United have each won 3 of the last 6 meetings, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

11:00

2024-12-21

Loughgall FC vs Ballymena United - Prediction & Odds

Loughgall FC

Ballymena United

2024-12-21 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/12/2024

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

05/10/2024 10:00

Ballymena United

4 - 1

Loughgall FC

NIR D1

06/04/2024 10:00

Loughgall FC

2 - 3

Ballymena United

NIR D1

27/01/2024 11:00

Ballymena United

0 - 1

Loughgall FC

NIR D1

04/11/2023 11:00

Loughgall FC

5 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR D1

16/09/2023 10:00

Ballymena United

1 - 3

Loughgall FC

NIR D1

08/01/2022 11:00

Ballymena United

2 - 0

Loughgall FC

NIR CUP

Loughgall FC

50%

Draw

Ballymena United

50%

Loughgall FC Last 6 matches

14/12/2024 11:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 0 Loughgall FC NIR D1

30/11/2024 11:00

Loughgall FC 2 - 2 Glentoran FC NIR D1

23/11/2024 11:00

Cliftonville 4 - 0 Loughgall FC NIR D1

16/11/2024 11:00

Loughgall FC 0 - 4 Coleraine NIR D1

09/11/2024 11:00

Crusaders 3 - 1 Loughgall FC NIR D1

02/11/2024 11:00

Loughgall FC 3 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

14/12/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

30/11/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

16/11/2024 11:00

Cliftonville 0 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

12/11/2024 15:45

Glentoran FC 2 - 0 Ballymena United NIR SHCUP

09/11/2024 11:00

Linfield FC 2 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

05/11/2024 15:45

Ballymena United 1 - 0 Ards FC NIR LC

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Loughgall FC

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.24

Scored

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.42

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

23 (61%)15 (39%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

25 (66%)13 (34%)

Loughgall FC

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

/Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Loughgall FC

Ballymena United

Shots

Loughgall FC

Total shots

5.37 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.45 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Loughgall FC Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Loughgall FC

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.13

Clean sheets

0.24

1.79

Corners

109

2.87

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

1.92

GK saves

1.71

Loughgall FC

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.71

2.37

0.03

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Loughgall FC vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Loughgall FC vs Ballymena United on 21 December 2024 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.

Loughgall FC vs Ballymena United Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Northern Ireland Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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