Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.65 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.65Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBallymena United to win ✗63% · @1.65
Double chanceBallymena United or draw ✗86% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗56% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗11% · fair 8.73
Ballymena United vs Bangor preview and prediction
The match
The Premiership sees Ballymena United take on Bangor on Saturday 31 October, kicking off at 16:00 (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 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Newington Youth 3–1 away. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Bangor's last 5: LLDLL Most recently they lost to Larne 1–2 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Ballymena United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 5 September 2026, finished Bangor 2–2 Ballymena United. Across their last 2 meetings Ballymena United have won 0, Bangor 0, with 2 draws and 2.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 2.0 for Ballymena United and 0.9 for Bangor. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Ballymena United 63%, draw 22%, Bangor 14%.
Safer route: Ballymena United or draw (86%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Ballymena United to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.65, above our fair price of 1.58, so there is value in it. 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 United63%fair 1.58 · @1.65
Draw22%fair 4.45 · @3.70
Bangor14%fair 7.08 · @4.80
2.88Expected goals
2.02Ballymena United xG
0.86Bangor xG
56%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
1–011%
2–110%
1–110%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Ballymena United 2.0 – 0.9 Bangor expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Ballymena United vs Bangor?
Our pick is Ballymena United to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Ballymena United vs Bangor?
On our numbers Ballymena United have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Bangor 14%.
How many goals will there be in Ballymena United vs Bangor?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 56% 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 2.9 goals in total.
When is Ballymena United vs Bangor?
Ballymena United vs Bangor (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 16:00 (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.
