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Bangor FC vs Ballymena - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Premiership Clandeboye Park, Bangor
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Bangor FC

2 - 2
FT
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Ballymena

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Match Events

10'
McCullough S.
14' Event
Archer J.
31' Event
Clarke M.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

The NIFL Premiership game between Bangor FC and Ballymena finished 2-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

22%
Bangor FC
20%
Draws
58%
Ballymena
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Ballymena

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

58% / Medium Confidence
  • Ballymena carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Ballymena's way, sitting at 50%.
  • Regular NIFL Premiership form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75%
Bangor FC Clean Sheet 14%
Ballymena Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Bangor FC Ballymena
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 8 11
Draws 8 10
Losses 13 8
Goals Scored 1.28 1.86
Goals Conceded 1.69 1.31
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 5, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Bangor FC vs Ballymena
2:2
Apr 15, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Ballymena vs Bangor FC
0:0
Dec 30, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Bangor FC vs Ballymena
2:0
Nov 8, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Bangor FC vs Ballymena
2:3
Aug 23, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Ballymena vs Bangor FC
4:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Bangor FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Francis L.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Mulvenna T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59

Ballymena Compare

Top Goalscorer Archer J.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Clarke M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Bangor FC 23 / 100
Ballymena 47 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Bangor FC Ballymena

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ballymena Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Bangor FC scored in 66% of their last 29 outings.

Defensive concern: Ballymena conceded in 76% of 29 recent games.

Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.

Solid form: Bangor FC remains unbeaten in 1 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Bangor FC VS Ballymena
1 Goals Scored 1.25
2 Goals Conceded 1.38
88% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 38%
50% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Bangor FC

(Home)
10 Oct
Linfield
2 : 0
Bangor FC
04 Oct
Bangor FC
2 : 3
Coleraine
26 Sept
Crusaders
2 : 1
Bangor FC
19 Sept
Bangor FC
3 : 1
Portadown
15 Sept
Limavady
3 : 1
Bangor FC
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Ballymena

(Away)
10 Oct
Limavady
3 : 2
Ballymena
03 Oct
Cliftonville
0 : 1
Ballymena
26 Sept
Ballymena
2 : 0
Portadown
19 Sept
Dungannon
1 : 1
Ballymena
15 Sept
Ballymena
1 : 1
Carrick Rangers
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Coleraine 11 9 1 1 23:10 28
2 Linfield 10 8 1 1 14:6 25
3 Larne 7 6 1 0 15:3 19
4 Glentoran 11 5 2 4 15:10 17
5 Carrick Rangers 11 5 1 5 19:17 16
6 Crusaders 11 5 0 6 15:21 15
7 Dungannon 10 4 1 5 11:14 13
8 Ballymena 10 3 3 4 15:14 12
9 Cliftonville 11 4 0 7 12:13 12
10 Limavady 10 4 0 6 11:16 12
11 Portadown 11 1 2 8 8:20 5
12 Bangor FC 11 1 2 8 10:24 5
Promotion - NIFL Premiership (Championship Group)
Relegation - NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group)