Northern Ireland Premiership · ·Matchday 11

Limavady United vs Ballymena United

Garuda Lions Prediction: Ballymena United

0 – 1 Predicted score · 10% model probability

The Showgrounds, Limavady

Limavady United 28%
Draw 26%
Ballymena United 46%

Confidence: Low  ·  blended with market odds

Chance Ballymena United wins
46%
most likely outcome
Chance of a goal
90%
at least one goal in the match
Both teams score
51%
goals at both ends
Most likely score with our pick
0 – 1
10% of simulated outcomes

Limavady United vs Ballymena United overview

Garuda Lions analysis: Limavady United vs Ballymena United

model vs market on the 1X2
ProbabilityLimavady UnitedDrawBallymena United
Model28.7%29.6%41.7%
Market27.4%25.2%47.4%
Final27.8%26.3%46.0%
Edge+1.3%+4.5%-5.8%

Confidence: Low

Best available price on the pick: 1.97, recorded — the top price across the books in the table below, each at its own last update.

Limavady United vs Ballymena United match preview

Limavady United will face Ballymena United in the Northern Ireland Premiership on October 10, 2026. The model probabilities indicate a competitive match, with Ballymena United holding a slight edge at 42%, compared to Limavady United's 29% and a 30% chance of a draw. The most likely scoreline is 0-1, occurring with a 10% probability.

In terms of expected goals, Limavady United is projected to score 1.09, while Ballymena United is expected to net 1.36. Recent form shows Limavady United with mixed results, having won two of their last six matches, while Ballymena United has a more stable performance, with three wins and three draws in their last six outings. The likelihood of over 2.5 goals stands at 44%, and both teams scoring is estimated at 51%.

Scoreline probability

model grid

Every scoreline the model gives this fixture, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker means likelier.

Limavady Unite ↓ / Ballymena Unit → 0 1 2 3 4+ 0 10% 10% 8% 1 8% 14% 9% 2 3 4+

Goal probability

Chance of the match reaching each goal total, from the same grid.

1+ goals 90%
2+ goals 71%
3+ goals 44%
No goals 10%

Limavady United and Ballymena United expected goals

Limavady United 1.09
Ballymena United 1.36

Total expected goals: 2.44

Limavady United and Ballymena United attack and defence ratings

Limavady United

Attack 0.78 -22%
Defence 1.03 +3%

Ballymena United

Attack 0.99 -1%
Defence 0.89 -11%

Attack is goals scored relative to the league average (1.00); defence is goals conceded relative to that average, so a lower defence number is better. Green means better than the league, amber worse.

Other Matchday 11 fixtures

Northern Ireland Premiership

Before and after this match

Limavady United vs Ballymena United markets

Best value

the model's strongest selection per market
MarketModel pickProbabilityFair oddsEdgeBest price
1X2 Ballymena United 46.0% 2.18 -5.8% 1.97
Over/Under 2.5 Under 2.5 55.8% 1.79 — —
Both teams to score Yes 50.5% 1.98 — —
Double chance 12 (either side) 73.7% 1.36 — —
Handicap -1 Loss 58.3% 1.71 — —

Fair odds = 1 / probability, the break-even price implied by the model. Best price is the top bookmaker quote on the 1X2 pick.

All probabilities

all probabilities from one model grid
MarketSelectionProbability
1X2Limavady United27.8%
Draw26.3%
Ballymena United46.0%
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.544.2%
Under 2.555.8%
Both teams to scoreYes50.5%
No49.5%
Double chance1X (home or draw)54.0%
12 (either side)73.7%
X2 (draw or away)72.2%
Handicap -1Ballymena United win20.1%
Push (exactly one goal)21.6%
Loss58.3%
Correct score (top 3)1-114.1%
0-110.5%
0-010.0%

Limavady United vs Ballymena United stats

Limavady United and Ballymena United recent form

newest first

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, in each team's last 6 completed matches.

Limavady United and Ballymena United season so far

league record

Limavady United record

  • They have won 3 of their 9 league games this season, scoring 0.9 goals per match.
  • They have failed to score in 4 of 9 matches.

Ballymena United record

  • They have won 3 of their 9 league games this season, scoring 1.4 goals per match.
  • They average 1.7 goals per game on the road against 1.0 at home.
  • They have kept 3 clean sheets in 9 matches.

Limavady United vs Ballymena United head-to-head

Last 3 meetings

1Limavady United wins 1Draws 1Ballymena United wins
DateHomeAwayCompetitionScore
2024-07-06Limavady UnitedBallymena UnitedFriendlies Clubs3-2
2023-07-08Limavady UnitedBallymena UnitedFriendlies Clubs1-2
2022-07-23Limavady UnitedBallymena UnitedFriendlies Clubs1-1

League and cup meetings from our records and provider history.

Limavady United vs Ballymena United odds

Odds comparison

latest snapshot per book

Median de-vigged market: home 27.4%, draw 25.2%, away 47.4%.

Bookmaker1X2
1xBet 3.36 3.55 1.90
Bet365 3.30 3.80 1.90
BetVictor 3.00 3.20 1.80
Betano 3.35 3.60 1.95
Betfair 3.30 3.70 1.91
Dafabet 3.40 3.75 1.97
Marathonbet 3.28 3.55 1.88
Pinnacle 3.39 3.78 1.96
William Hill 3.30 3.50 1.95

Odds movement

Median book price at each recorded snapshot, oldest to latest.

1 3.30 ▲ +0.02
X 3.60 ▼ -0.10
2 1.91 ▼ -0.04

12 snapshots recorded, from .

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