Ballymena United vs Linfield: result 0-1 and analysis
League CupFinalKick-off on February 16, 2019 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Windsor Park, Belfast
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What was the result of Ballymena United vs Linfield?
Linfield won 0-1 on February 16, 2019.
Goalscorers
- 15′Andrew WaterworthLinfield
Official lineup for Ballymena United vs Linfield
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Ballymena United
- CC. Friel
- AA. Lecky
- JJ. Winchester
- JJ. Knowles
- LL. Millar
- JJ. Ervin
- JJ. Addis
- SS. McCullough
- KK. Balmer
- AA. McGrory
- RRoss Glendinning
Linfield
- KK. McClean
- AAndrew Waterworth
- JJ. Mulgrew
- KK. Millar
- JJ. Stewart
- CC. Casement
- MM. Clarke
- JJ. Robinson
- NN. Quinn
- JJ. Callacher
- GG. Deane
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Ballymena United have 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat; Linfield have 13, 1 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2019 | Institute(away) | 2-1 | Premiership |
| Jan 26, 2019 | Ards(home) | 4-1 | Premiership |
| Jan 19, 2019 | Glenavon FC(away) | 2-0 | Premiership |
| Jan 12, 2019 | Dungannon Swifts(home) | 2-2 | Premiership |
| Jan 1, 2019 | Crusaders FC(away) | 2-3 | Premiership |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2019 | Coleraine FC(home) | 3-2 | Premiership |
| Jan 28, 2019 | Glentoran(home) | 4-2 | Premiership |
| Jan 22, 2019 | Newry City AFC(away) | 2-0 | Premiership |
| Jan 19, 2019 | Crusaders FC(away) | 1-0 | Premiership |
| Jan 12, 2019 | Warrenpoint Town(home) | 4-0 | Premiership |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Ballymena United wins, 1 draw, 3 Linfield wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2018 | Ballymena United 2-1 Linfield | Premiership |
| Sep 29, 2018 | Linfield 2-1 Ballymena United | Premiership |
| Apr 7, 2018 | Linfield 2-0 Ballymena United | Premiership |
| Jan 27, 2018 | Ballymena United 2-2 Linfield | Premiership |
| Nov 10, 2017 | Ballymena United 2-1 Linfield | Premiership |
| Aug 26, 2017 | Linfield 1-0 Ballymena United | Premiership |
Last archived meeting: Ballymena United vs Linfield on Dec 1, 2018
How many goals should we expect?
Ballymena United score 2.3 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Linfield score 2.5 and concede 0.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 2.3 | 1.1 | 4 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
| Linfield | 2.5 | 0.7 | 8 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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