Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United preview and prediction
The match
The Championship sees Strabane Athletic take on Ballinamallard United on Friday 23 October, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT). Strabane Athletic are 15th with 11 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Ballinamallard United sit 7th on 21 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Strabane Athletic's last 5: LDLDW Most recently they lost to Glenavon FC 0–5 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Ballinamallard United's last 5: DDWDL Most recently they drew with Queen's University 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Ballinamallard United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.3 for Strabane Athletic and 1.5 for Ballinamallard United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 61%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Strabane Athletic 34%, draw 21%, Ballinamallard United 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Strabane Athletic 1–1 Ballinamallard United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Strabane Athletic34%fair 2.93 · @2.88
Draw21%fair 4.79 · @3.30
Ballinamallard United45%fair 2.22 · @2.15
2.80Expected goals
1.28Strabane Athletic xG
1.52Ballinamallard United xG
61%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Strabane Athletic 1.3 – 1.5 Ballinamallard 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
Ballinamallard United to win✓
45%
2.22
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.65
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
76%
1.32
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.36
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.43
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ballinamallard United / FT Ballinamallard United✗
25%
3.93
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✓
9%
10.85
–
Form
Strabane Athletic – last 6
LDLDWD
20 Oct
vs Glenavon FC
0–5
L
16 Oct
vs Loughgall
1–1
D
10 Oct
@ Warrenpoint Town
0–1
L
2 Oct
vs Armagh City
0–0
D
26 Sep
@ Ards
1–0
W
18 Sep
@ Dundela
1–1
D
0.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Ballinamallard United – last 6
DDWDLW
20 Oct
vs Queen's University
1–1
D
17 Oct
vs Warrenpoint Town
2–2
D
10 Oct
@ Queen's University
1–0
W
3 Oct
vs Ards
1–1
D
26 Sep
@ Newington Youth
0–4
L
19 Sep
@ H&W Welders
3–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Strabane Athletic and Ballinamallard United.
What is the prediction for Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United?
On our numbers Strabane Athletic have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Ballinamallard United 45%.
How many goals will there be in Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United?
Our predicted score is Strabane Athletic 1–1 Ballinamallard United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United?
Strabane Athletic vs Ballinamallard United (Championship) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time).
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.
