Linfield FC vs Ballymena United FC Prediction: Ballymena is slowly losing momentum

In the 16th round of the Northern Ireland Premiership, Linfield will take on Ballymena United at Windsor Arena. Linfield continues to lead the Northern Ireland Premier League, and they proved their superiority with a victory over Carrick Rangers in their last league game. Ballymena United, on the other hand, have recently suffered three consecutive league defeats and will aim for a positive outcome on Saturday. We envisage goals from both teams here. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

Linfield FC (1st)

Form in the League: WLWWL

Linfield came back from a goal down to win their most recent league game against Carrick Rangers. Rangers scored the first goal in the third minute, but Linfield equalized and eventually won the game with a 1-3 scoreline. Linfield is currently at the top of the league table, and a win here will extend their overall point margin. 

Linfield is currently in the top flight in the Northern Ireland Premier League table with 9 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses from 14 games played, 30 goals scored, and 12 goals conceded so far. Joel Cooper is the team's top scorer with 8 goals.

Ballymena United FC (3rd)

Form in the League: LLLWW

Ballymena United have now suffered three consecutive league defeats just after securing 8 consecutive league wins. Their most recent league game against Portadown was an eyesaw as they suffered a 0-3 defeat. 

Ben Kennedy is the team's top scorer with 11 goals in the league this season. Ballymena are currently third placed in the league table with 8 wins and 7 losses from the 15 league games they’ve played. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

Linfield has always gotten the better of Ballymena United with 18 wins while Ballymena United plays catch up with 2 wins.

Expert Betting Tips

We can only expect a very entertaining game on Saturday with both teams finding the net. Linfield have consecutively won their last 11 games against Ballymena United and with Ballymena United’s recent poor form, they’ll most likely suffer another defeat on Saturday. Our bet here is a total of over 2.5 goals. Please see some of their head-to-head streaks below;

• No losses for Linfield in their last 11 meetings
• Linfield have won their last 11 meetings
• Linfield have scored first in their last 10 meetings