Newry City vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 February

Newry City

D L L W L

12th place in League

1-1

09/02/2024 15:45

Ballymena United

D L L L L

11th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Newry City vs Ballymena United on 09 February 2024 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Newry City vs Ballymena United preview before placing your bet.

Newry City are currently 12th with 17 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 11th with 19 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Ballymena United to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Newry City, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Ballymena United have one win, while 3 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

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

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Score.

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Weather

15:45

2024-02-09

Newry City vs Ballymena United - Prediction & Odds

Newry City

Ballymena United

2024-02-09 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 09/02/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	80	33	24	8	1	69	17	52
02 Linfield FC	78	33	25	3	5	76	35	41
03 Cliftonville	70	33	22	4	7	73	30	43
04 Glentoran FC	56	33	16	8	9	68	37	31
05 Crusaders	55	33	16	7	10	55	36	19
06 Coleraine	41	33	11	8	14	41	57	-16
07 Loughgall FC	39	33	11	6	16	50	59	-9
08 Carrick Rangers	38	33	11	5	17	43	65	-22
09 Glenavon Lurgan	34	33	10	4	19	40	60	-20
10 Dungannon Swifts	32	33	8	8	17	52	67	-15
11 Ballymena United	19	33	5	4	24	20	63	-43
12 Newry City	17	33	4	5	24	22	83	-61

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	90	5	3	1	1	16	4	12
02 Linfield FC	85	5	1	4	0	6	5	1
03 Cliftonville	75	5	1	2	2	7	13	-6
04 Crusaders	64	5	3	0	2	6	7	-1
05 Glentoran FC	60	5	1	1	3	6	6	0
06 Coleraine	46	5	1	2	2	6	12	-6

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dungannon Swifts	15	5	5	0	0	12	2	10
02 Carrick Rangers	12	5	4	0	1	11	7	4
03 Ballymena United	9	5	3	0	2	9	7	2
04 Loughgall FC	6	5	2	0	3	10	9	1
05 Glenavon Lurgan	3	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5
06 Newry City	0	5	0	0	5	4	16	-12

Head To Head

08/12/2023 16:00

Newry City

0 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

07/10/2023 10:00

Ballymena United

0 - 2

Newry City

NIR D1

22/04/2023 10:00

Newry City

2 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR D1

24/01/2023 16:00

Ballymena United

0 - 0

Newry City

NIR D1

08/11/2022 16:00

Newry City

3 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR D1

04/11/2022 15:45

Ballymena United

3 - 0

Newry City

NIR D1

Newry City

33%

Draw

50%

Ballymena United

17%

Newry City Last 6 matches

03/02/2024 11:00

Newry City 1 - 2 Newington NIR CUP

26/01/2024 16:00

Larne FC 3 - 0 Newry City NIR D1

13/01/2024 11:00

Newry City 1 - 2 Cliftonville NIR D1

06/01/2024 11:00

Newry City 3 - 2 Ballinamallard United NIR CUP

30/12/2023 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 5 - 0 Newry City NIR D1

26/12/2023 11:00

Newry City 0 - 4 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

03/02/2024 11:00

Linfield FC 2 - 0 Ballymena United NIR CUP

27/01/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Loughgall FC NIR D1

20/01/2024 11:00

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

13/01/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 2 - 4 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

06/01/2024 09:30

Queen's University 0 - 4 Ballymena United NIR CUP

30/12/2023 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

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

Newry City

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.37

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored

Avg. per game

0.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

12 (32%)26 (68%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

10 (26%)28 (74%)

Newry City

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

/Yes

(39%)15 23(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(32%)12 26(68%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Newry City

Ballymena United

Shots

Newry City

Total shots

4.87 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

7.06 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Newry City Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Newry City

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.13

Clean sheets

0.18

2.97

113

Corners

129

3.39

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.45

GK saves

2.53

Newry City

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.61

2.13

0.18

0.21

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Newry City vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Newry City vs Ballymena United on 09 February 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.

Newry City vs Ballymena United Form Analysis

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

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 Newry City and Ballymena United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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