Double chanceBallymena United or draw ✓82% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @1.77
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗74% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.31
Ballymena United vs Bangor preview and prediction
The match
Ballymena United host Bangor in the Premiership on Wednesday 15 April, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Ballymena Showgrounds. Ballymena United are 9th with 16 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Bangor sit 11th on 12 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Ballymena United's last 4: DDLW Most recently they drew with Glenavon FC 1–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Bangor's last 3: DLL Most recently they drew with Crusaders FC 1–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Ballymena United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.8 for Ballymena United and 0.9 for Bangor. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Ballymena United 59%, draw 23%, Bangor 18%.
Safer route: Ballymena United or draw (82%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.77.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Ballymena United 2–0 Bangor. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ballymena United59%fair 1.70 · @1.75
Draw23%fair 4.36 · @3.50
Bangor18%fair 5.50 · @4.20
2.71Expected goals
1.81Ballymena United xG
0.90Bangor xG
55%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–011%
1–111%
2–110%
0–07%
3–07%
From our goals model: Ballymena United 1.8 – 0.9 Bangor 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
Ballymena United to win✗
59%
1.70
1.75
Double chance
Ballymena United or draw✓
82%
1.22
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.82
1.77
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.35
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
2.00
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.30
Half-time result
Ballymena United ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ballymena United / FT Ballymena United✗
37%
2.71
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
12%
8.31
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Form
Ballymena United – last 4
DDLW
7 Apr
vs Glenavon FC
1–1
D
24 Feb
vs Glenavon FC
2–2
D
20 Feb
@ Coleraine FC
0–1
L
17 Feb
vs Crusaders FC
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
25%Over 2.5
Bangor – last 3
DLL
7 Apr
@ Crusaders FC
1–1
D
10 Mar
vs Glentoran
0–4
L
21 Feb
vs Glenavon FC
1–3
L
0.7Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ballymena United and Bangor.
What is the prediction for Ballymena United vs Bangor?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Ballymena United vs Bangor?
On our numbers Ballymena United have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Bangor 18%.
How many goals will there be in Ballymena United vs Bangor?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ballymena United vs Bangor?
Our predicted score is Ballymena United 2–0 Bangor, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Ballymena United vs Bangor?
Ballymena United vs Bangor (Premiership) kicks off on Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Ballymena 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.
