Newry City vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 April

Newry City
LWLLL
11th place in Northern Ireland Premier League
2 - 2
FT
22/04/2023 10:00
Ballymena United
LLDLL
9th place in Northern Ireland Premier League
Northern Ireland Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Newry City vs Ballymena United on 22 April 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) 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 will face Ballymena United in Northern Ireland Premier League on April 22, 2023 at 10:00.
  • Newry City are currently 11th with 20 points after 33 matches.
  • Ballymena United sit 9th with 32 points from 32 matches.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 22/04/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Larne FC Larne FC
73 33 22 7 4 57 18 39
02 Linfield FC Linfield FC
68 33 21 5 7 70 25 45
03 Cliftonville Cliftonville
66 33 20 6 7 61 41 20
04 Crusaders Crusaders
62 33 18 8 7 65 37 28
05 Glentoran FC Glentoran FC
61 32 19 4 9 63 23 40
06 Coleraine Coleraine
58 33 17 7 9 53 30 23
07 Glenavon Lurgan Glenavon Lurgan
38 32 10 8 14 49 57 -8
08 Carrick Rangers Carrick Rangers
37 33 11 4 18 41 65 -24
09 Ballymena United Ballymena United
32 32 9 5 18 30 48 -18
10 Dungannon Swifts Dungannon Swifts
23 33 7 2 24 22 76 -54
11 Newry City Newry City
20 33 6 2 25 29 69 -40
12 Portadown Portadown
19 32 5 4 23 25 76 -51
Head To Head
24/01/2023 16:00
Ballymena United Ballymena United
0 - 0
Newry City Newry City
NIR D1
08/11/2022 16:00
Newry City Newry City
3 - 2
Ballymena United Ballymena United
NIR D1
04/11/2022 15:45
Ballymena United Ballymena United
3 - 0
Newry City Newry City
NIR D1
26/04/2022 14:45
Newry City Newry City
0 - 1
Ballymena United Ballymena United
NIR CUP
29/12/2018 11:00
Ballymena United Ballymena United
3 - 1
Newry City Newry City
NIR D1
23/11/2018 16:00
Newry City Newry City
1 - 2
Ballymena United Ballymena United
NIR D1
Ballymena United
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Newry City
2
33%
Newry City Newry City Last 6 matches
11/04/2023 14:45
Portadown 0 - 1 Newry City
NIR D1
07/04/2023 14:45
Carrick Rangers 0 - 2 Newry City
NIR D1
25/03/2023 11:00
Newry City 1 - 2 Cliftonville
NIR D1
18/03/2023 11:00
Linfield FC 7 - 0 Newry City
NIR D1
11/03/2023 13:30
Newry City 3 - 4 Portadown
NIR D1
04/03/2023 11:00
Newry City 0 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan
NIR D1
Win
33%
Draw
0%
Lost
67%
Last 6 matches Ballymena United Ballymena United
11/04/2023 14:45
Glenavon Lurgan 3 - 2 Ballymena United
NIR D1
07/04/2023 14:45
Portadown 1 - 0 Ballymena United
NIR D1
03/04/2023 14:45
Ballymena United 0 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan
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
14/03/2023 15:45
Glentoran FC 1 - 0 Ballymena United
NIR D1
Win
17%
Draw
0%
Lost
83%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...
Played games
Newry City
Newry City
38
 Ballymena United
Ballymena United
38
Goals
Scored
35
Avg. per game
0.92
Conceded
74
Avg. per game
1.95
Scored
37
Avg. per game
0.97
Conceded
55
Avg. per game
1.45
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
19 (50%)19 (50%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
20 (53%)18 (47%)
Newry City

Newry City

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(79%)30 8(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

/Yes

(39%)15 23(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(29%)11 27(71%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Newry City Newry City
Ballymena United Ballymena United
Shots
Newry City
Newry City
Total shots
6.67 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Ballymena United
Ballymena United
Total shots
6.09 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Newry City Newry City Pass Ballymena United Ballymena United
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
45%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
47%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Newry City
Newry City
3247
Avg. 85.45 / game
 Ballymena United
Ballymena United
3219
Avg. 84.71 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Newry City
Newry City
1736
Avg. 45.68 / game
 Ballymena United
Ballymena United
1695
Avg. 44.61 / game
OTHERS
Newry City
Newry City
38
Played games
Ballymena United
Ballymena United
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.16
6
Clean sheets
12
0.32
3.71
141
Corners
133
3.50
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
2.82
107
GK saves
100
2.63
Newry City
Newry City
DISCIPLINARY
Ballymena United
Ballymena United
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.58
60
Yellow card
60
1.58
0.16
6
Red card
4
0.11
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
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 22 April 2023 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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