Our Ballymena Utd vs Glenavon Prediction: 2-1
Ballymena Utd vs Glenavon in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 24, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
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 – Coleraine vs Ballymena Utd
Ballymena Utd must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Northern Ireland Premier defeat against Coleraine on February 20 and regain momentum. In that match, Ballymena Utd saw 45% of the ball and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Coleraine | 55% | 0 (3) | - | 80 |
Ballymena Utd | 45% | 0 (0) | - | 44 |
Glenavon's Last Match – Bangor FC vs Glenavon
Glenavon will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 Northern Ireland Premier victory over Bangor FC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Glenavon recorded 54% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bangor FC | 46% | 0 (1) | - | 43 |
Glenavon | 54% | 0 (3) | - | 38 |
Ballymena Utd vs Glenavon Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Glenavon | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.12 | Defence Strength | 1.76 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Glenavon average 1.2 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Ballymena Utd 9-14
Glenavon 12-17
What are the odds for this match?
Ballymena Utd to win: @1.75
Draw: @3.6
Glenavon to win: @4.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2



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