Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United prediction & analysis
78%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.20 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.00 – our chance 57% vs 50% implied by the price (edge +14%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultColeraine FC to win ✓67% · @1.32
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @2.00
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗78% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗12% · fair 8.62
Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United preview and prediction
The match
Coleraine FC host Ballymena United in the Premiership on Friday 20 February, with kick-off at 20:45 (WAT) at The Showgrounds. Coleraine FC are 2nd with 35 points from 15 games (in the top four), while Ballymena United sit 9th on 16 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 19 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 2.1 for Coleraine FC and 0.8 for Ballymena United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 56%, both teams to score at 57%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Coleraine FC 67%, draw 16%, Ballymena United 17%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 2.00.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.00 – 57% on our numbers against 50% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Coleraine FC 2–0 Ballymena United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Coleraine FC67%fair 1.48 · @1.32
Draw16%fair 6.26 · @5.25
Ballymena United17%fair 6.02 · @7.25
2.90Expected goals
2.05Coleraine FC xG
0.85Ballymena United xG
57%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–012%
1–011%
2–110%
1–110%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Coleraine FC 2.1 – 0.8 Ballymena United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Coleraine FC to win✓
67%
1.48
1.32
Double chance
Either team to win✓
84%
1.19
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.76
2.00 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
78%
1.28
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
56%
1.78
1.61
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
1.44
Half-time result
Coleraine FC ahead at half-time✓
47%
2.12
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Coleraine FC / FT Coleraine FC✓
42%
2.37
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
12%
8.62
–
Form
Coleraine FC
No recent results on record.
Ballymena United – last 1
W
17 Feb
vs Crusaders FC
2–0
W
2.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Coleraine FC and Ballymena United.
What is the prediction for Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
On our numbers Coleraine FC have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Ballymena United 17%.
How many goals will there be in Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
Our predicted score is Coleraine FC 2–0 Ballymena United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 20 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at The Showgrounds.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
