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Who will win this weekend's Irish Premiership games?

Stuart King
Former Carrick Rangers manager and BBC Radio Ulster Sportsound pundit Stuart King gives his predictions for the weekend's Irish Premiership action. [BBC Sport]

Larne v Cliftonville (Friday, 19:45 GMT, live on BBC iPlayer & BBC Sport website)

Gary Haveron got a great result during the week against Crusaders. I think Jim Magilton's team have had a hard week, but they're two big teams competing for a place in Europe. It'll be close!

Prediction: 1-1

Ballymena v Glentoran (Saturday, 15:00 GMT, coverage on Sportsound on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Ulster)

Glentoran are on a good run. They've really picked up a bit of stability, with Declan Devine signing a new contract at the club. On the other hand, Jim Ervin's team haven't managed a win at home in quite some time. I do think Jim will turn it around, however, Glentoran will just nick this one.

Prediction: 1-2

Linfield v Carrick Rangers (Saturday, 15:00 GMT, coverage on Sportsound on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Ulster)

This is a big game for Stephen Baxter and his team - they need the points! Linfield look to be running away with the title at the moment, but I think Carrick will sit in and make it hard for them to open the game up. It could be a late winner to decide this one.

Prediction: 1-0

Crusaders v Dungannon Swifts (Saturday, 15:00 GMT, coverage on Sportsound on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Ulster)

Dungannon have been brilliant at home and they have had a really good season so far. It's been an up and down season for Crusaders with a bit of a transition with the new manager coming in the summer. I think it's a great appointment, it'll just take time for them to gel properly and get back to being a top four side in the league.

Prediction: 2-2

Loughgall v Portadown (Saturday, 15:00 GMT, coverage on Sportsound on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Ulster)

Big Derby game! Loughgall need the points, while Portadown are going really well this season. Dean Smith has brought a few decent players in, and I think they'll pick up with that.

Prediction: 2-2

Glenavon v Coleraine (Saturday, 15:00 GMT, coverage on Sportsound on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Ulster)

I covered this game the last time these two met, it ended 3-3 and it was unbelievable! I think Dean Shiels has his team in good shape going forward, but defensively they were poor and Glenavon scored three goals going long and direct. Since Paddy McLaughlin has come in Glenavon have really picked up. There will b plenty of goals in this one!

Prediction: 3-3

Stuart King will be on commentary alongside Joel Taggart for Ballymena United v Glentoran at the Showgrounds as part of Sportsound's coverage of the Irish Premiership.