The match finished 1–2. The 2 prediction landed successfully.

Ballymena United host Larne in the Irish Cup. Ballymena United have taken 2 points from their last 5 matches, compared with 13 for Larne. Larne have scored 7 and conceded 4 in the league. Larne have won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings. The away side's form and match profile therefore support the 2 selection. The model rates this selection at 57.80%.

• Ballymena United have taken 2 points from their last 5 matches (0W-2D-3L), while Larne have taken 13 (4W-1D-0L).
• Ballymena United have scored 1 goals in 1 league games this season, conceding 2.
• Larne have scored 7 goals in 4 league games, conceding 4.
• Across the last 5 head-to-head meetings, these sides have averaged 2.2 goals per game.
• Both teams scored in 1 of those 5 meetings.
• Ballymena United have drawn 2 of their last 5 matches.