Ballymena United and Linfield meet at Ballymena Showgrounds, Ballymena on Saturday, Jan 23 at 4:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Premiership. Linfield hold the advantage but neither side can afford to drop points.

Ballymena United come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Linfield, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Ballymena United face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Linfield have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Linfield won 0–3.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Linfield arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Ballymena United. Linfield to win.