Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBallymena United to win ✗60% · @1.75
Double chanceBallymena United or draw ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗11% · fair 9.03
Bangor vs Ballymena United preview and prediction
The match
Ballymena United travel to Clandeboye Park in the Premiership on Saturday 5 September (15:00 WAT) to face Bangor. Bangor are 11th with 12 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Ballymena United sit 9th on 16 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Bangor's last 5: LLLDW Most recently they lost to Carrick Rangers 0–4 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Ballymena United's last 5: LLWDD Most recently they lost to Glentoran 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 5. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Ballymena United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 15 April 2026, finished Ballymena United 0–0 Bangor.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.0 for Bangor and 1.9 for Ballymena United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bangor 20%, draw 20%, Ballymena United 60%.
Safer route: Ballymena United or draw (80%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.70.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Ballymena United or draw – a 80% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Bangor 0–1 Ballymena United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bangor20%fair 5.05 · @4.00
Draw20%fair 4.96 · @3.60
Ballymena United60%fair 1.67 · @1.75
2.83Expected goals
0.95Bangor xG
1.88Ballymena United xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–111%
1–111%
0–210%
1–210%
0–36%
1–36%
From our goals model: Bangor 1.0 – 1.9 Ballymena United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Bangor vs Ballymena United?
Our pick is Ballymena United or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Bangor vs Ballymena United?
On our numbers Bangor have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Ballymena United 60%.
How many goals will there be in Bangor vs Ballymena United?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bangor vs Ballymena United?
Our predicted score is Bangor 0–1 Ballymena United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Bangor vs Ballymena United?
Bangor vs Ballymena United (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Clandeboye Park.
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.
