Linfield - Ballymena United: our prediction
28/01/2026•20:45
Linfield
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Ballymena United
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Linfield vs Ballymena United Preview — League Cup
Linfield, heavy favorite, hosts Ballymena United in the League Cup. Recent statistics show a solid defense from Linfield (6 clean sheets in 10) against an irregular visiting attack. The low odds on Linfield's victory (1.36) reflect its favorite status.
Our Linfield vs Ballymena United predictions
Linfield Victory
Linfield is the clear favorite with odds at 1.36. In the last 10 matches, Linfield has won 4 games, with a success rate of 40% as favorite (4/8). At home, Linfield is solid and faces a Ballymena United that has lost 5 of its last 10 matches. No information on major absences has been found, strengthening confidence in a home victory.
1.38
Confidence
High
Ballymena United - Under 1.5 goals
Ballymena United has scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of its last 10 matches (60%). Away from home, their attack is even less effective. Facing Linfield's solid defense (6 clean sheets in 10), it is unlikely that Ballymena scores more than one goal. This bet is consistent with a Linfield victory and an under 2.5 goals match.
1.5
Confidence
High
Under 2.5 goals
Statistics from the last 10 matches show that Linfield has seen under 2.5 goals in 6 of its 10 matches (60%). Ballymena United also recorded under 2.5 goals in 6 of its 10 matches (60%). Linfield has a solid defense (6 clean sheets) and Ballymena struggles to score regularly away. The most likely scenario is a narrow Linfield victory with few goals.
1.85
Confidence
Medium
Market signals on Linfield vs Ballymena United
PROPredictions detected by our algorithms and recommended by the market
Linfield vs Ballymena United Statistics
Win
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
Win | 4 3 3 | 2 3 5 |
Win Draw Lose | ||
When Favorite
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Did not lose by being a favorite | 86% | 67% |
Victory by being rated between 1.00 and 1.20 | 0% | 0% |
Victory by being rated between 1.21 and 1.50 | 75% | 0% |
Victory by being rated between 1.51 and 1.80 | 0% | 0% |
Victory by being rated between 1.81 and above | 0% | 0% |
Win by being a favorite | 57% | 0% |
When Outsider
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Did not lose by being an outsider | 33% | 43% |
Win against an opponent rated between 1.0 and 1.2 | 0% | 0% |
Win against an opponent rated between 1.21 and 1.5 | 0% | 0% |
Win against an opponent rated between 1.51 and 1.8 | 0% | 0% |
Win against an opponent rated between 1.8 and above | 0% | 29% |
Win by being an outsider | 0% | 29% |
Clean sheet
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Clean sheet | 60% 40% | 20% 80% |
Yes No | ||
Both teams score
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Both teams score | 30% 70% | 50% 30% |
Yes No | ||
Half-time
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Draw at halftime | 50% 50% | 50% 50% |
Goals Over/Under 0.5 by team | 40% 60% | 60% 40% |
Goals Over/Under 0.5 per game | 50% 50% | 80% 20% |
Goals Over/Under 1.5 by team | 20% 80% | 100% |
Goals Over/Under 1.5 per game | 20% 80% | 40% 60% |
Leading at half-time | 40% 60% | 20% 80% |
More goals Under goals | ||
Half with most goals
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
1st half | 30% | 20% |
2nd half | 30% | 20% |
Goals Over/Under
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Goals Over/Under 0.5 per game | 70% 30% | 100% |
Goals Over/Under 1.5 per game | 40% 60% | 90% 10% |
Goals Over/Under 2.5 per game | 40% 60% | 40% 60% |
Goals Over/Under 3.5 per game | 30% 70% | 30% 70% |
Goals Over/Under 4.5 per game | 10% 90% | 100% |
More goals Under goals | ||
Goals Over/Under (by team)
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Goals Over/Under 0.5 by team | 60% 40% | 70% 30% |
Goals Over/Under 1.5 by team | 20% 80% | 40% 60% |
Goals Over/Under 2.5 by team | 20% 80% | 100% |
Goals Over/Under 3.5 by team | 20% 80% | 100% |
Goals Over/Under 4.5 by team | 10% 90% | 100% |
More goals Under goals | ||
% of matches in which a player has scored
| 1 | 2 |
|---|
Total goals per player
| 1 | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Fitzpatrick | ⚽⚽⚽3 | ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽5 | Success Edogun |
| Kyle McClean | ⚽⚽⚽3 | ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽5 | Igor Rutkowski |
| Darragh Leahy | ⚽1 | ⚽1 | Jack O'Reilly |
| Adam Frizzell | ⚽1 | ⚽1 | Sean Murray |
| Matty Yates | ⚽1 | ⚽1 | James Hood |
| Christopher McKee | ⚽1 | ⚽1 | Kian Corbally |
Over corners (per game)
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Over corners 6.5 | 75% | 0% |
Over corners 7.5 | 75% | 0% |
Over corners 8.5 | 63% | 0% |
Over corners 9.5 | 50% | 0% |
Over corners 10.5 | 25% | 0% |
Over corners 11.5 | 13% | 0% |
Over corners 12.5 | 13% | 0% |
Over corners (per team)
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Over corners 2.5 | 0% | 0% |
Over corners 3.5 | 0% | 0% |
Over corners 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
Over corners 5.5 | 0% | 0% |
Over corners 6.5 | 0% | 0% |
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