Ballymena United vs Linfield prediction: Over 1.5 goals
We expect about 2.6 goals, above the 1.5 line. 74% in our numbers. Ballymena United are coming off a defeat (LDL), while Linfield won last time out (WWD). Low odds (1.22), so use it in a combo rather than alone.
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Odds board
Bookmaker odds · our chance under each · TIP = our pickMatch result
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Goals 1.5
Goals 2.5
Goals 3.5
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Half-time result
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Match notes
by Ade Ola & the 9jaTips deskThe big picture
The visitors are the team to beat: Linfield at 61%, Ballymena United only 21%. In the Northern-Ireland Premiership table, Ballymena United sit 9th (16 pts) and Linfield 1st (36 pts).
Form check
Recent run for Ballymena United: D L W W L W – three wins in six. Last time out they drew with Portadown 1–1 away. They average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Linfield have won four of their last six (W D W W D W). Last time out they beat Coleraine FC 3–0 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 per game.
Past meetings
Most recently (Aug 2026): Linfield 0–3 Ballymena United.
Goals outlook
We expect around 2.6 goals (Ballymena United 0.9, Linfield 1.8). Goal markets are finely balanced – over 2.5 50%, GG 50%.
Our call (settled)
Our pre-match tip was Over 1.5 goals – 74% in our model, around 1.22 with the bookmakers. Most likely score: Ballymena United 0–2 Linfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. 18+ – stake only what you can afford.
Ballymena United
last 6- D@ Portadown1–17 Nov
- Lv Bangor0–131 Oct
- W@ Newington Youth3–120 Oct
- Wv Crusaders FC2–117 Oct
- L@ Limavady United2–310 Oct
- W@ Cliftonville FC1–03 Oct
Linfield
last 6- Wv Coleraine FC3–07 Nov
- Dv Dungannon Swifts1–131 Oct
- W@ Portadown2–123 Oct
- W@ Larne2–120 Oct
- D@ Carrick Rangers2–217 Oct
- Wv Bangor2–010 Oct
Past meetings
Full head-to-head →- 8 Aug 2026Linfield0–3Ballymena United
Premiership table
League page →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Linfield | 15 | +13 | 36 |
| 2 |  Coleraine FC | 15 | +16 | 35 |
| 3 |  Larne | 13 | +10 | 26 |
| 4 |  Glentoran | 14 | +6 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cliftonville FC | 15 | +8 | 21 |
| 6 |  Carrick Rangers | 15 | -4 | 19 |
| 7 |  Dungannon Swifts | 14 | -4 | 18 |
| 8 |  Crusaders FC | 15 | -10 | 18 |
| 9 |  Ballymena United | 13 | +1 | 16 |
| 10 |  Limavady United | 15 | -10 | 14 |
| 11 |  Bangor | 15 | -13 | 12 |
| 12 |  Portadown | 15 | -13 | 9 |
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League page →Frequently asked questions
What is the 9jaTips prediction for Ballymena United vs Linfield?
We tip Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance in our model, with bookmaker odds around 1.22.
Who will win Ballymena United vs Linfield?
Our model has Ballymena United at 21%, the draw at 18% and Linfield at 61%.
What is the correct score prediction for Ballymena United vs Linfield?
Our most likely score is Ballymena United 0–2 Linfield.
Will there be goals in Ballymena United vs Linfield?
We expect about 2.6 goals: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 50%.
When is Ballymena United vs Linfield?
Friday 13 November 2026, 20:45 Nigerian time (WAT), at Ballymena Showgrounds – Premiership.