Glenavon vs Ballymena Prediction 1 August 2026

    Will the players give their all in the upcoming encounter? The friendly match between Glenavon and Ballymena United will take place on 1 August at 14:00. To better predict the outcome, we suggest reviewing the teams' statistical data.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 07 April 2026 and ended with a score of 1:1. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Ballymena United):

    • ball possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 0.

    Let’s start with the history of head-to-head matches, which includes a total of 57 games. The current hosts have managed to win 31 times, while the guests have triumphed in 16 matches.

    In terms of goals, Glenavon has scored 128 times against their opponents. The team Ballymena United responded with 73 goals. Thus, the average total in head-to-head encounters is 3.53.

    Head-to-head statistics Glenavon - Ballymena

    54%
    31 Wins
    18%
    10 Draws
    28%
    16 Wins
    Total games
    57
    Total Goals Avg
    3.53
    Both teams scored
    60%
    2.25
    Total average
    1.28
    0.44
    Yellow cards
    0.53
    Last matches
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    6
    16
    10
    0
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    5
    6
    16
    10
    0
    0
    07.04.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    -
    -
    5
    2
    -
    -
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    5
    2
    -
    -
    2
    0
    24.02.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    -
    -
    3
    5
    -
    -
    1
    4
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    3
    5
    -
    -
    1
    4
    29.11.25
    Premiership
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    7
    2
    -
    -
    2
    3
    3
    1
    1
    1
    2
    0
    -
    -
    7
    2
    -
    -
    2
    3
    09.08.25
    Premiership
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
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    Glenavon Team Overview

    The upcoming friendly match will see Glenavon playing on their home field. To gain a better understanding of the current state of the team, let’s take a look at their statistics from the last 10 official matches.

    The last ten-match segment ended with 3 wins, 3 losses, and 4 draws for the team. During this period, the players scored 15 times, averaging 1.5 goals per game (this value is 1.2 for home matches). It is noteworthy that the average total of goals conceded is 1.2.

    Match Results: Glenavon

    Last matches
    28.08.26
    Championship
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    Rathfriland Rangers
    Rathfriland Rangers
    -
    -
    6
    3
    12
    11
    1
    4
    3
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    6
    3
    12
    11
    1
    4
    W
    22.08.26
    Championship
    Armagh City
    Armagh City
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    D
    15.08.26
    Championship
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    Strabane Athletic
    Strabane Athletic
    4
    1
    2
    1
    2
    0
    W
    11.08.26
    Championship
    Newry City
    Newry City
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    1
    4
    1
    1
    0
    3
    W
    08.08.26
    Championship
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    Ards
    Ards
    1
    3
    0
    1
    1
    2
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    Ballymena United Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 1 August 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Annagh United, away - Ballymena United). The match concluded with a score of 2:2.

    Here’s the head-to-head statistics (Ballymena United vs Annagh United):

    • corner kicks: 8 vs 5;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 8.

    The team Ballymena United has been less fortunate, as they will play the upcoming friendly match away from home. What can the squad boast about based on their last 10 official games?

    During this stretch, the team secured 2 wins, suffered 3 losses, and drew 5 times. The result of the players' attacking efforts is 14 goals, which averages out to 1.4 per match (away from home, this figure is 2.33). Of course, there have been mistakes in the team's defense as well. The average number of goals conceded per game is 1.6.

    Match Results: Ballymena United

    Last matches
    01.09.26
    NIR Shield Cup
    Ballymacash Rangers
    Ballymacash Rangers
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    1
    4
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    6
    0
    4
    0
    2
    -
    -
    1
    4
    -
    -
    0
    0
    W
    21.08.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    -
    -
    5
    9
    6
    19
    1
    3
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    5
    9
    6
    19
    1
    3
    L
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    L
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    7
    3
    8
    10
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    -
    -
    7
    3
    8
    10
    0
    0
    W
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    6
    16
    10
    0
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    5
    6
    16
    10
    0
    0
    D
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-head matches:

    • Total encounters - 57;
    • First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 11; for the visitors (away) - 7; number of draws - 9;
    • Average first-half total: 1.42;
    • Today's home team averages 0.82 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.6.

    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Published: 31/07/2026, 15:24

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    Betting Tips: Glenavon - Ballymena United

    Glenavon have lost:
    glenavon-fcin 5 of last 6 home games (Club Friendly Games).
    Ballymena United have won:
    ballymena-unitedin 5 of last 6 away games (Club Friendly Games).
    Ballymena United Win
    Bovada
    +105
    Ballymena United have not lost:
    ballymena-unitedin 9 of last 10 away games (Club Friendly Games).
    ballymena-unitedin last 6 games (Club Friendly Games).
    Ballymena United will not lose
    -333
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    glenavon-fcin last 23 Glenavon games (Club Friendly Games).
    glenavon-fcin last 12 Glenavon home games (Club Friendly Games).
    ballymena-unitedin last 9 Ballymena United games (Club Friendly Games).
    ballymena-unitedin last 6 Ballymena United away games (Club Friendly Games).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    -500
    Glenavon have conceded:
    glenavon-fcin 13 of last 14 games (Club Friendly Games).
    Ballymena United have scored:
    ballymena-unitedin 14 of last 15 games (Club Friendly Games).
    ballymena-unitedin 9 of last 10 away games (Club Friendly Games).
    Ballymena United will score goal
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    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    3 - Wins
    4 - Draws
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 18
    Conceded - 14
    +4
    +5
    19 - Scored
    14 - Conceded
    3
    Wins
    3
    4
    Draws
    3
    3
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    18
    Scored
    19
    14
    Conceded
    14
    3.2
    Match goals average
    3.3
    1.8
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.9
    1.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.4
    8
    Both teams scored
    6
    50'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    47'
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