Glenavon vs Ballymena Prediction 9 August 2025

    🔈How will refereeing decisions affect the course and outcome of the match? We will find out all about this over the 90 minutes of the match between the teams Glenavon and Ballymena United. The confrontation of the Premiership tournament is scheduled for 14:00 on 9 August. As of today, bookmakers have set the following odds for wins: and .

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Glenavon and Ballymena United:

    • played 53 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 30, for the away team - 15, draws - 8;
    • number of goals - 122 against 67;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.42, in the 2nd half - 2.15;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.57.

    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
    1
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    Glenavon Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 2 August 2025 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - H&W Welders, away team - Glenavon). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.

    Here are the game statistics (Glenavon vs H&W Welders):

    • ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 6.

    ✅The Glenavon team has the honor of playing the first official match of the season on their home field. The work done by the coaching staff and players on their game is yet to be seen, but for now, let's take a look at the team's statistics over the last 10 matches.

    In the ten-match stretch of official games, the team has 3 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws. In total, the team has scored 12 goals in the last 10 games. From this, we can calculate the average number of goals per game, which is 1.2. In home matches, this figure is 0.5 goals. As for the goals conceded, their average number is 1.1.

    Match Results: Glenavon

    Last matches
    28.08.26
    Championship
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    Rathfriland Rangers
    Rathfriland Rangers
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    -
    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 2 August 2025 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Ballymena United, away - Loughgall). The match ended with a score of 2:0.

    Here are the game statistics (Ballymena United vs Loughgall):

    • ball possession: 65% vs 35%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 1;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 0.

    ⚠️Will Ballymena United be able to handle the pressure of the stands in their first match of the season? We will find out soon. In the meantime, let's recall their previous results.

    Out of the last 10 official matches, the team has won 3 times, lost 6 games, and drew 1 times. On average, the team scored 1.3 goals per game (in away matches - 0.83), and conceded 1.7 goals. Hopefully, this season Ballymena United will improve these figures and deliver a beautiful game in the upcoming matches.

    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
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-head matches:

    • Total encounters - 53;
    • First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 11; for the visitors (away) - 6; number of draws - 8;
    • Average first-half total: 1.42;
    • Today's home team averages 0.85 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.57.
    Trends
    • Glenavon have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: 1st Half Draw (odds: 2.17)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 53;
    • home team wins - 30, away team wins - 15, draws - 8.
    Trends
    • Ballymena United won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 away games against Glenavon (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Ballymena United Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.23)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • the home team scores on average - 2.3, the guests - 1.26;
    • average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.57;
    • both teams scored: overall - 31; at the home team's field - 10.
    Trends
    • Ballymena United have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Glenavon (Premiership).
    • Ballymena United have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 away games (Premiership).
    • Ballymena United have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Ballymena United Total goals Under (1,5) (odds: 1.38)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 53;
    • both teams scored all-time - 31 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 10 times.
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 2.04)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Glenavon games against Ballymena United (Premiership).
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Glenavon games (Premiership).
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Glenavon home games (Premiership).

    Total goals Under (2,5)
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    Published: 07/08/2025, 14:24

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    Betting Tips: Glenavon - Ballymena United

    Glenavon have drawn in the 1st half:
    glenavon-fcin 6 of last 7 games (Premiership).
    1st Half Draw
    Bovada
    +120
    Ballymena United have lost:
    ballymena-unitedin 7 of last 8 away games (Premiership).
    Glenavon Win
    Bovada
    -105
    Ballymena United have not won:
    ballymena-unitedin 9 of last 10 away games (Premiership).
    Glenavon will not lose
    Everygame
    -333
    Ballymena United have scored under 1.5 goals:
    glenavon-fcballymena-unitedin 7 of last 8 games against Glenavon (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 8 of last 9 away games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 7 of last 8 games (Premiership).
    Ballymena United Total goals Under (1,5)
    -263
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    Glenavon - Ballymena Table position

    Premiership 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    8.
    Bangor
    Bangor
    331061738-5736
    9.
    Portadown
    Portadown
    331131936-5736
    10.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    33971739-5034
    11.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    33752138-7226
    12.
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    33812433-6325

    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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