Newington Youth vs Ballymena United prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Ballymena United to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.59 · bookmaker 1.36 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.36Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBallymena United to win ✓63% · @1.36
Double chanceBallymena United or draw ✓85% · @1.11
Newington Youth vs Ballymena United preview and prediction
The match
The League Cup sees Newington Youth take on Ballymena United on Tuesday 20 October, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT).
Form guide
Newington Youth's last 5: WLLWL Most recently they beat Moyola Park 3–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Ballymena United's last 5: WLWWD Most recently they beat Crusaders FC 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Ballymena United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.2.
Betting angles
Win chances: Newington Youth 15%, draw 22%, Ballymena United 63%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Ballymena United to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.36. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Newington Youth15%fair 6.46 · @5.50
Draw22%fair 4.61 · @5.00
Ballymena United63%fair 1.59 · @1.36
Most likely scores
Goal projections appear once goal data is in.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Ballymena United to win✓
63%
1.59
1.36
Double chance
Ballymena United or draw✓
85%
1.18
1.11
Form
Newington Youth – last 6
WLLWLD
16 Oct
@ Moyola Park
3–2
W
9 Oct
vs Ards
0–2
L
3 Oct
@ Institute
0–7
L
26 Sep
vs Ballinamallard United
4–0
W
19 Sep
@ Glenavon FC
0–1
L
12 Sep
vs Dundela
5–5
D
2.0Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Ballymena United – last 6
WLWWDD
17 Oct
vs Crusaders FC
2–1
W
10 Oct
@ Limavady United
2–3
L
3 Oct
@ Cliftonville FC
1–0
W
26 Sep
vs Portadown
2–0
W
19 Sep
@ Dungannon Swifts
1–1
D
15 Sep
vs Carrick Rangers
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Newington Youth and Ballymena United.
What is the prediction for Newington Youth vs Ballymena United?
Our pick is Ballymena United to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Newington Youth vs Ballymena United?
On our numbers Newington Youth have a 15% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Ballymena United 63%.
When is Newington Youth vs Ballymena United?
Newington Youth vs Ballymena United (League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 20 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.
Annagh United3
Limavady United4
Bangor1
Dungannon Swifts2
Carrick Rangers3
Newry City AFC0
Dundela1
Moyola Park4
Institute0
Loughgall3
Portadown0
Cliftonville FC2