Our Glentoran vs Coleraine Prediction: 1-2
Glentoran vs Coleraine in the Northern Ireland League Cup is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 28, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Glentoran vs Coleraine 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
Glentoran's Last Match – Carrick Rangers vs Glentoran
Glentoran will seek to keep their streak alive after a 7-0 Northern Ireland Premier victory over Carrick Rangers on January 3. In that match, Glentoran recorded 59% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carrick Rangers | 41% | 0 (1) | - | 0 |
 Glentoran | 59% | 0 (7) | - | 0 |
Coleraine's Last Match – Coleraine vs Crusaders
Coleraine will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-0 Northern Ireland Cup success over Crusaders on January 9. In that match, Coleraine saw 63% of the ball and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coleraine | 63% | 0 (9) | - | 51 |
 Crusaders | 37% | 0 (2) | - | 21 |
Glentoran vs Coleraine Stats
Key Stats
| Glentoran | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 1.56 |
| 0.65 | Defence Strength | 0.47 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Glentoran are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Coleraine average 1.8 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.