Ballymena United v Ards
THE three results when these sides met in the league last season were 4-3, 4-2 and 4-2 with Ards winning two of those. The visitors have the fourth worst defensive record in the league and United the third, so don’t back against both teams scoring again.
Odds: H: 4/7 D: 3/1 A: 10/3
Verdict: Ballymena United
Carrick Rangers v Dungannon Swifts
DUNGANNON this week announced the signing of former Tyrone player Johnny Lafferty as they try to extend their unbeaten run to five games in the league. They also defeated Warrenpoint in the League Cup on Tuesday, Paul McElroy with the only goal. Carrick had a morale-boosting win over Glentoran in the same competition with Mark Edgar on target.
Odds: H: 11/5 D: 12/5 A: Evens
Verdict: Draw
Coleraine v Linfield
DESPITE being unbeaten after nine games, leaders Coleraine could end up just a point ahead of Linfield by the close of play should David Healy’s men claim all three points. Linfield, put in a good showing against Dundee United in the Challenge Cup last week, but were made to pay for their wastefulness as the Scottish side scored the winner late on.
Odds: H: 21/10 D: 23/10 A: Evens
Verdict: Draw
Crusaders v Glenavon
CRUSADERS have taken just eight points from a possible 15 at Seaview this season and a free-scoring Glenavon will be confident of inflicting even more damage. Only goal difference separates these sides in the table, but Gary Hamilton’s men can lay down a marker.
Odds: H: 8/15 D: 3/1 A: 7/2
Verdict: Glenavon
Glentoran v Cliftonville
THINGS are looking much rosier for Barry Gray’s Cliftonville after three wins on the trot, and they will leapfrog Glentoran in the table if they make it four. Glentoran’s form has dipped badly with just one win in four in all competitions.
Odds: H: 15/8 D: 9/4 A: 6/5
Verdict: Cliftonville
* All games 3pm
