Upcoming Football Matches and Predictions for This Weekend

Ballymena: This weekend, Ballymena United will face Carrick Rangers at home. Jim Ervin’s team has been performing well lately. They hope to secure a win at the Showgrounds. Carrick Rangers can be tough opponents, but they have been improving under Stephen Baxter. Ballymena is expected to take the points with a prediction of 2-1.

Crusaders will play against Dungannon Swifts. Dungannon has shown good form this year, playing well and scoring goals. However, winning at Seaview is challenging. The match is likely to be physical, and a draw of 2-2 is predicted.

Glenavon will meet Coleraine, but Glenavon has been struggling recently. It will be interesting to see if their coach, Paddy McLaughlin, can improve their play. As long as they earn points, they will be satisfied. The prediction for this match is a 1-1 draw.

Linfield is set to play Portadown at Windsor Park. Winning there is tough, and Portadown may find it hard to get points. Linfield usually performs well against teams in the bottom half of the table. The prediction for this match is 3-1 in favor of Linfield.

Loughgall will take on Glentoran. Loughgall has had a difficult second season in the Premiership. Glentoran, on the other hand, is coming off a strong win in their last match. The prediction for this game is 0-2, favoring Glentoran.

On Sunday, Larne will face Cliftonville. Larne is feeling confident, just a few points behind the top spot. These big matches are crucial for any title hopes. With a new manager, Nathan Rooney, there may be some surprises. They need to perform well, especially with the game being broadcasted live. The prediction for this match is not available.

Listeners can join Conor and Michael McNamee on Sportsound this Saturday from 14:00 GMT on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Sounds, and the BBC Sport website.

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