Our Glenavon vs Ballymena Utd Prediction: 2-1
Glenavon vs Ballymena Utd in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 9, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Glenavon vs Ballymena Utd 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
Glenavon's Last Match – HW Welders vs Glenavon
Glenavon must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Northern Ireland Premier defeat against Ballymena Utd on August 9.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HW Welders | 49% | 0 (6) | - | 43 |
Glenavon | 51% | 0 (2) | - | 54 |
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Ballymena Utd vs Loughgall
Ballymena Utd will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 Northern Ireland Premier win against Glenavon on August 9.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballymena Utd | 65% | 0 (6) | - | 48 |
Loughgall | 35% | 0 (0) | - | 18 |
Glenavon vs Ballymena Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Glenavon | Ballymena Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.28 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Glenavon are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Ballymena Utd average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Glenavon 11-18
Ballymena Utd 17-15
What are the odds for this match?
Glenavon to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.6
Ballymena Utd to win: @3.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85