Ballymena United vs Larne FC Prediction: Goals will rain in this matchup

A struggling Ballymena United side hosts the table leaders Larne in the twentieth game of the season. The Hosts are on a journey of securing a spot at the championship playoffs which also gives them a Uefa Conference League Qualification and they will give their best shot to secure both. The visitors in their immaculate glory have won two of their last matches and will be hoping to defeat Ballymena United for the second time this season.

There is no denying that Ballymena United are striving to secure the championship and Uefa Conference League qualification spot. They have won three (3) of their last five (5) matches where they lost to Linfield and Portadown, although they have not been in the best of form since the start of the season, we now see a Ballymena side that is ready to fight for their spot.

Last week the hosts recorded their biggest win of the season after they defeated rivals Cliftonville in a (4-1) victory, they lost against bottom leaders Portadown after that big victory. They are currently seventh (7th) placed in the league table with seven (7) wins, two (2) draws and nine (9) losses, averaging a total of (23) points from all matches this season.

Ballymena United have a lot to play for and are capable of causing an upset on Friday night, can they ensure Larne doesn’t defeat them for the second time this season?

Although top of the table, Larne will be unhappy with their performances late last November, suffering back to back losses against Linfield and Cliftonville in a match where they were totally outclassed. They have had Victorious moments after that, winning their last two (2) matches against Glenavon and Newry City to keep them back in shape and at the top of the table with an (8) point margin.

The visitors have had a massive run this season and they will hope to continue building on their impressive run when they travel to the Ballymena Showgrounds on Friday night. They have only lost thrice this season with two (2) draws and (14) wins to keep their title hopes strong and beaming.

Their last match ended in tears for their opponents (Newry City) after Sule found the net in the early minutes of the game to keep them ahead and Tomas Cosgrove got his second goal of the season in the 49th minute to seal the win.

Larne have been clinical in their last two games and they will strive to add another win to their tally and increase their point margin. Ballymena have also fared well in their last three matches with two wins.

Both teams have faced each other twice this year and in each of those meetings there has been a minimum of three (3) goals, the last ten (10) meetings between both teams have produced more than 30 goals. It is always a goal fest when these two teams meet. You can bet on Over 2.5 goals.

With the current form of both teams, Larne seems to be stronger, but Ballymena are hungry for the win and for the qualification spot. We might see an early first half goal from either team or a minimum of (2) goals in the second half.