Coleraine vs Ballymena United: match statistics
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Coleraine vs Ballymena United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Coleraine plays Ballymena United in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 11, 2026.
Recent form
Coleraine has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Ballymena United has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Coleraine scores 2.40 goals per game and allows 0.40. Ballymena United scores 1.50 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Coleraine's games and 50% of Ballymena United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 75%, compared with league averages of 41% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Coleraine has the higher season xG average, 2.06 to 1.02 per game. Coleraine takes 15.4 shots per game, while Ballymena United takes 7.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Coleraine leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. Ballymena United leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Coleraine's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For Ballymena United, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 41% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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
| Coleraine | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 47% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.55 |
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.
Coleraine is 160% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Coleraine · 1 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.
Coleraine is 60% better for: goals scored per game.
2.4 goals / game - Coleraine · 1.5 goals / game - Ballymena United
Coleraine is 275% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.4 goals / game - Coleraine · 1.5 goals / game - Ballymena United
Coleraine scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Ballymena United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
Ballymena United scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 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 - Coleraine
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.
Coleraine is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.2 pts / game - Coleraine · 1.75 pts / game - Ballymena United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ballymena United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 50% |
| No goal | 25% | 75% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Coleraine
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
| Coleraine | Liga | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.80 | 2.63 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 40% | 41% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 56% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 60% | 31% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 67% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 89% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Coleraine's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Ballymena United. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Coleraine and Ballymena United play?
Coleraine face Ballymena United on September 11, 2026 in NIFL Premiership. 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 Coleraine and Ballymena United?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Coleraine won 2, Ballymena United won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Coleraine vs Ballymena United?
Coleraine score 2.40 goals per game on average and Ballymena United 1.50. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Coleraine's matches and 50% of Ballymena United's.
What form are Coleraine and Ballymena United in?
Over the last 5 games Coleraine have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Ballymena United 1-1-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Coleraine vs Ballymena United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Coleraine vs Ballymena United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.