Bangor vs Ballymena United: match statistics
Bangor vs Ballymena United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bangor played against Ballymena United in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on December 30, 2025. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Bangor has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Ballymena United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Bangor scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.48. Ballymena United scores 1.24 and allows 1.48. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Bangor's games and 48% of Ballymena United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 43%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ballymena United has the higher season xG average, 1.24 to 1.16 per game. Bangor takes 8.4 shots per game, while Ballymena United takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Bangor leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Ballymena United leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bangor's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Ballymena United, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Stats by half
Game stats
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
| Bangor | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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.
Bangor is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Bangor · 0.8 pts / game - Ballymena United
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.
Bangor scores in 62% of games (13 of 21 meczów), while Ballymena United keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 meczów).
Ballymena United scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while Bangor keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 21 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 - Bangor
Over / Under - Ballymena United
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.
Bangor is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Bangor · 1.14 pts / game - Ballymena United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bangor - 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.
Ballymena United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* 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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Bangor
Ballymena United
* 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
| Bangor | Liga | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.67 | 2.72 | • 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 49% | • 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 51% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 76% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 76% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Bangor's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Ballymena United. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bangor vs Ballymena United?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Bangor 2:0 Ballymena United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Bangor and Ballymena United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Bangor won 0, Ballymena United won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Bangor vs Ballymena United?
Bangor score 1.19 goals per game on average and Ballymena United 1.24. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Bangor's matches and 48% of Ballymena United's.
What form are Bangor and Ballymena United in?
Over the last 5 games Bangor have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Ballymena United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bangor vs Ballymena United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Bangor vs Ballymena United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.