Football betting preview: Ballyclare Comrades vs PSNI

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Competition: Northern Ireland Championship
Date: Sat 27.April
Match begins: 14:00 (UTC)
Venue: Dixon Park (5333 seats)

The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Ballyclare Comrades are in the 8th position while the guests worry at 9th.

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

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Ballyclare Comrades form and stats

Ballyclare Comrades have played 11 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 4-4-3 (wins-draws-losses). We have seen two home losses in a row now for Ballyclare Comrades, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.

In their previous game, the manager S. Hughes led his Ballyclare Comrades to a defeat in the Championship match away at Knockbreda. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Dixon Park. Before that game, the home loss against Dergview with the scoreline 2-3.

A decent goal production from Ballyclare Comrades in their home games so far, with 17 goals from 11 matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 21 goals have been conceded.

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PSNI form and stats

PSNI have only collected 10 points from their away games after 2-4-5 (11 played).

The manager I. Campbell was unhappy after their last game, a Championship match played at their home ground Dixon Park. PSNI suffered a 0-3 loss to Dergview. Preceding that, the 0-4 home loss versus Limavady United.

PSNI are not goal shy away from home, finding the net 19 times in 11 away games so far. PSNI are struggling defensively in their away games, having conceded 19 goals in these matches.

Head 2 Head

The two sides played each other earlier this season: PSNI - Ballyclare Comrades 2-2. Last ten meetings between the teams: Ballyclare Comrades won 4, PSNI won 3 and 3 draws.

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Ballyclare Comrades missing players

PSNI missing players

Ballyclare Comrades PSNI
Total Home Statistic Away Total
31 15 Played 15 31
57 25 Scored 25 45
65 30 Conceded 38 71
100% 100% Over 0.5 100% 97%
94% 100% Over 1.5 100% 90%
74% 73% Over 2.5 80% 77%
58% 53% Over 3.5 60% 55%
39% 33% Over 4.5 40% 32%
77% 80% Both teams to score 80% 68%
6% 7% Clean Sheet 0% 10%
16% 13% Failed To Score 20% 26%
 
1.2 1.9 Corners For (avg) 1.5 1.1
0.7 1.2 Corners Against (avg) 2 1.6
0.3 0.6 Yellow Cards (avg) 0.5 0.4
2 2 Red Cards (total) 0 0
Key stats this season:
  • Ballyclare Comrades hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
  • PSNI is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
  • PSNI has failed to keep a clean sheet in 15 away matches.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Larne 22 17 3 2 58 16 11 10 1 0 36 4 11 7 2 2 22 12 42 54
2 Carrick Rangers 22 12 3 7 34 28 11 7 1 3 20 16 11 5 2 4 14 12 6 39
3 Portadown 22 11 5 6 42 37 11 7 1 3 23 19 11 4 4 3 19 18 5 38
4 Dundela 22 10 6 6 50 39 11 3 4 4 22 25 11 7 2 2 28 14 11 36
5 H&W Welders 22 10 1 11 35 36 11 4 1 6 14 18 11 6 0 5 21 18 -1 31
6 Ballinamallard United 22 9 3 10 29 31 11 5 1 5 16 12 11 4 2 5 13 19 -2 30
7 Loughgall 22 8 5 9 43 39 11 5 3 3 26 16 11 3 2 6 17 23 4 29
8 Ballyclare Comrades 22 8 5 9 40 47 11 4 4 3 17 21 11 4 1 6 23 26 -7 29
9 PSNI 22 7 5 10 36 46 11 5 1 5 17 17 11 2 4 5 19 29 -10 26
10 Knockbreda 22 7 4 11 32 45 11 3 3 5 18 23 11 4 1 6 14 22 -13 25
11 Limavady United 22 4 6 12 29 47 11 1 3 7 17 26 11 3 3 5 12 21 -18 18
12 Dergview 22 5 2 15 29 46 11 2 1 8 13 21 11 3 1 7 16 25 -17 17

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