Ballymena Utd vs Linfield FC Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Ballymena Utd are up against Linfield FC in the Premiership of Northern Ireland on August 16. The match is set to start at 14:00 UTC.

As Ballymena Utd and Linfield are set to clash again, the memory of the 2-2 tie in their Premiership encounter from 6 months ago still lingers. Ballymena Utd come into this match following a defeat to Shamrock on July 26, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. Before Linfield, their schedule includes Glenavon in Premiership and Loughgall in a friendly. Their performances across these fixtures could be a key factor in their preparations for Linfield. Resolving issues at the back will be vital for improvement, particularly since their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last three home matches.

In their last match, Linfield, on the other hand, emerged victorious against Zalgiris, giving them confidence as they approach this game. Even so, their recent away form raises questions, with no goals in their past three away matches, putting pressure on their attack to deliver. They face a packed schedule leading up to their match against Ballymena Utd though, with fixtures including Dungannon Swifts in Premiership and Ballinamallard United in a friendly Their performances across these fixtures could leave a significant mark on their readiness to face Ballymena Utd.

This Premiership clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Ballymena Utd and Linfield FC in this campaign. Linfield’s top finisher Chris Shields and Matthew Fitzpatrick have played important roles in ensuring their attack, crafted under David Healy’s leadership, remains effective. Shields is Linfield’s overall top scorer so far this term, with one goal and one assist across all competitions, which also makes him the leader in assists for the team. Kieran Offord have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Linfield’s attack.

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Line-Ups

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Stats

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Head-to-head

Over six meetings since November 2023, the teams have each had their moments. Out of the six matches, Linfield FC have won five, and the last game was a draw. The last time these teams met was on February 7, 2025, in the Premiership of Northern Ireland, concluding in a 2-2 draw. In total, Ballymena Utd have managed two goals in these six meetings, compared to Linfield's fourteen. Overall, Linfield FC hold a stronger head-to-head record against Ballymena Utd in recent meetings.

Recent Form

Ballymena Utd are coming off a loss in their last match against Shamrock, while Linfield FC's most recent outing ended in a win against Zalgiris. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Ballymena Utd have claimed seven victories, suffered nine defeats, and drawn four times, while Linfield have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing seven and drawing three.

Ballymena Utd's last 3 matches had 2 or less goals.
Ballymena Utd have gone 3 consecutive home matches without a clean sheet.
Linfield FC have gone 3 consecutive away matches without a goal.

Live Standings

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