Our Ballymena Utd vs Glenavon Prediction: 2-1
Ballymena Utd vs Glenavon in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 7, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Ballymena Utd vs Glenavon prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd
Ballymena Utd must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Northern Ireland Premier draw against Cliftonville on March 21. In that match, Ballymena Utd recorded 58% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cliftonville | 42% | 0 (6) | - | 47 |
Ballymena Utd | 58% | 0 (5) | - | 87 |
Glenavon's Last Match – Glenavon vs Portadown
Glenavon will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Northern Ireland Premier draw with Portadown on April 4. In that match, Glenavon had 58% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Glenavon | 58% | 0 (8) | - | 84 |
Portadown | 42% | 0 (3) | - | 53 |
Ballymena Utd vs Glenavon Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Glenavon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.6 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Glenavon average 1.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Ballymena Utd 12-15
Glenavon 16-15
What are the odds for this match?
Ballymena Utd to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.3
Glenavon to win: @3.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9



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