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Northern Ireland•Irish League Cup
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026, 19:45Jan 28, 19:45
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Match Events
Baird I.âš½
12'
46'
🔄Hood J.
Out: Hood J. In: O'Conchubhair D.
46'
🔄Nolan Z.
Out: Nolan Z. In: Murray S.
Allen C.🔄
Out: Allen C. In: Frizzell A.
69'
69'
🔄McEleney P.
Out: McEleney P. In: Lafferty D.
69'
🔄Thompson J.
Out: Thompson J. In: McGeouch D.
Yates M.🔄
Out: Yates M. In: Millar K.
69'
Baird I.🔄
Out: Baird I. In: Mulgrew J.
77'
12'
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Baird I.
Linfield
46'
🔄
Hood J.
Out: Hood J. | In: O'Conchubhair D.
Ballymena
46'
🔄
Nolan Z.
Out: Nolan Z. | In: Murray S.
Ballymena
69'
🔄
Allen C.
Out: Allen C. | In: Frizzell A.
Linfield
69'
🔄
McEleney P.
Out: McEleney P. | In: Lafferty D.
Ballymena
69'
🔄
Thompson J.
Out: Thompson J. | In: McGeouch D.
Ballymena
69'
🔄
Yates M.
Out: Yates M. | In: Millar K.
Linfield
77'
🔄
Baird I.
Out: Baird I. | In: Mulgrew J.
Linfield
AI Prediction
Top Pick30%
Draw (X)
AI prediction points: 30%. Pick: Draw (X). Correct Score: 2:2.
Correct Score2:2
Win Probabilities
Linfield27%
Draw46%
Ballymena27%
Match Analysis
This matchup in the Irish League Cup is expected to be a tight contest, with the win probabilities nearly split between Linfield (27%) and Ballymena (27%). Our AI model recommends backing Draw (X), predicting a likely scoreline of 2:2. Taking into account recent form and head-to-head data, this promises to be an intriguing battle at Linfield's home ground.
Scoring Trends
Linfield
VS
Ballymena
Linfield
VS
Ballymena
1
Goals Scored
1.38
1
Goals Scored
1.38
1.5
Goals Conceded
1.38
1.5
Goals Conceded
1.38
1.04
Expected Goals (xG)
1.18
1.04
Expected Goals (xG)
1.18
88%
Over 1.5
88%
88%
Over 1.5
88%
38%
Over 2.5
50%
38%
Over 2.5
50%
25%
Over 3.5
38%
25%
Over 3.5
38%
Head to Head Matches (H2H)
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 31.01.26 | LinfieldvsBallymena | 2:1 |
| 28.01.26 | LinfieldvsBallymena | 1:0 |
| 25.10.25 | LinfieldvsBallymena | 2:1 |
| 16.09.25 | BallymenavsLinfield | 1:0 |
| 07.02.25 | BallymenavsLinfield | 2:2 |
Linfield Last Matches
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 12.05.26 | LinfieldvsDungannon | 3:1W |
| 25.04.26 | LinfieldvsCliftonville | 1:2L |
| 18.04.26 | LinfieldvsColeraine | 0:3L |
| 11.04.26 | LinfieldvsLarne | 0:2L |
| 07.04.26 | DungannonvsLinfield | 1:3W |
Ballymena Last Matches
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 25.04.26 | CrusadersvsBallymena | 3:2L |
| 18.04.26 | BallymenavsPortadown | 1:2L |
| 15.04.26 | BallymenavsBangor FC | 0:0D |
| 11.04.26 | Carrick RangersvsBallymena | 2:3W |
| 07.04.26 | BallymenavsGlenavon | 1:1D |