Ballymena United vs Loughgall Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The Northern Ireland Premiership is set to witness an exciting encounter between Ballymena United and Loughgall at The Showgrounds on Tuesday, April 4th, 2025. With Ballymena United currently sitting in 3rd place and Loughgall in 6th, this match promises to be a thrilling contest.
Head-to-Head Statistics and Recent Form
Ballymena United has a slight edge in the head-to-head statistics, having won 3 out of their last 5 matches against Loughgall. However, Loughgall won their most recent encounter 2-1 at Lakeview Park. In terms of recent form, Ballymena United has been inconsistent, with 3 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws in their last 10 matches, while Loughgall has struggled with only 1 win, 7 losses, and 2 draws in their last 10 games.
Goal-Scoring Trends
The goal-scoring statistics favor the home team, with Ballymena United averaging 1.2 goals per game in their last 10 matches, compared to Loughgall's 0.5 goals per game. When playing at home, Ballymena United averages 1.4 goals per game, while Loughgall averages only 0.25 goals per game when playing away. Notably, 50% of Ballymena United's last 10 games have ended with Over 2.5 goals, and 40% of their home matches have also ended with Over 2.5 goals.
Analysis of the Match
Given the statistics, Ballymena United's superior form and goal-scoring record make them the most likely to win. The odds for a home win are 1.55, while the odds for an away win are 4.75, and the odds for a draw are 3.75. For the Over/Under 2.5 market, the odds for Over 2.5 goals are 1.92, while the odds for Under 2.5 goals are 1.87. The fact that the Under 2.5 odds are slightly lower suggests that the bookies expect a tighter, lower-scoring match.
Bet Analysis
Considering Ballymena United's home record and Loughgall's struggles to score away from home, the value might lie in the Under 2.5 goals bet. However, Ballymena United's superior form and goal-scoring record also make them a strong candidate for a home win.
Main Bet: Home @ 1.55 Alternative Bet: Under 2.5 @ 1.87
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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