Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Coleraine FC to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultColeraine FC to win ✓66% · @1.44
Double chanceColeraine FC or draw ✓87% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.26
Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United preview and prediction
The match
Coleraine FC host Ballymena United in the Premiership on Friday 11 September, with kick-off at 19:45 (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.
Form guide
Coleraine FC's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat Crusaders FC 4–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Ballymena United's last 5: DLLWD Most recently they drew with Bangor 2–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 5. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Coleraine FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 20 February 2026, finished Coleraine FC 1–0 Ballymena United.
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 55%, both teams to score at 55%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Coleraine FC 66%, draw 20%, Ballymena United 13%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Coleraine FC to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.44. 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 FC66%fair 1.51 · @1.44
Draw20%fair 4.92 · @4.40
Ballymena United13%fair 7.54 · @6.00
2.89Expected goals
2.08Coleraine FC xG
0.81Ballymena United xG
55%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–012%
1–012%
2–110%
1–19%
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.
What is the prediction for Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
Our pick is Coleraine FC to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
On our numbers Coleraine FC have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Ballymena United 13%.
How many goals will there be in Coleraine FC vs Ballymena United?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 55% 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 11 September 2026 at 19:45 (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.
