Ballymena United vs Larne: match statistics
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Ballymena United vs Larne: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ballymena United plays Larne in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game is scheduled for August 29, 2026. Venue: The Showgrounds.
Recent form
Ballymena United has 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Larne has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Ballymena United scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.33. Larne scores 0.00 and allows 0.00. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Ballymena United's games and 0% of Larne's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 0%, compared with league averages of 33% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ballymena United has the higher season xG average, 1.12 to 0.00 per game. Ballymena United takes 8.3 shots per game, while Larne takes 7.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Ballymena United leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Larne leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ballymena United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Larne, it is minutes 0-15 (0 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 33% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ballymena United | Larne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.00 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ballymena United scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Larne keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 meczów).
Larne scores in 0% of games (0 of 1 meczów), while Ballymena United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ballymena United
Over / Under - Larne
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ballymena United is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Ballymena United · 1 pts / game - Larne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ballymena United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Larne - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ballymena United
Larne
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Ballymena United | Liga | Larne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.67 | 2.48 | ▼ 0.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 33% | 33% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 52% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 36% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 67% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 86% | ▼ 0% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Ballymena United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses against Larne. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Ballymena United and Larne play?
Ballymena United face Larne on August 29, 2026 in NIFL Premiership at The Showgrounds. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Ballymena United and Larne?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Ballymena United won 0, Larne won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Ballymena United vs Larne?
Ballymena United score 1.33 goals per game on average and Larne 0.00. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Ballymena United's matches and 0% of Larne's.
What form are Ballymena United and Larne in?
Over the last 5 games Ballymena United have a 1-0-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Larne 0-1-0 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ballymena United vs Larne?
The statistical background for Ballymena United vs Larne — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.