Larne FC is favored to win with odds of 1.75 compared to Ballymena United FC at 4.20, due to their stronger recent form with 4 wins in the last 5 Premiership matches and a solid defense led by experienced players, while Ballymena has struggled with only 1 win in their last 5 games with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 3:00 PM UTC on February 28, 2026, which is 3:00 PM GMT or 4:00 PM local time in Northern Ireland.

The game will be played at The Showgrounds in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, with a capacity of 4,000 seats including 2,000 seated, known for its passionate home support in NIFL Premiership matches.

Larne FC is predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.75 on DexWin, supported by their unbeaten run in the last 3 head-to-heads against Ballymena and superior goal difference this season, while Ballymena's home form has been inconsistent with just 2 clean sheets in 6 recent games.

In their last 10 head-to-head meetings, Larne FC leads with 5 wins to Ballymena United FC's 3 wins and 2 draws, averaging 2.8 goals per match, with Larne scoring 1.7 goals on average and winning the most recent encounter 2-1 at The Showgrounds.