Ballymena vs Glentoran Prediction 21 August 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Ballymena United and Glentoran. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 18:45 21 August. The tournament match will take place at the Ballymena Showgrounds stadium in the city of Ballymena. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 14 February 2026 and ended with a score of 2:1. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Glentoran):

    • ball possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 1;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0.

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

    • played 50 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 12, for the away team - 29, draws - 9;
    • number of goals - 54 against 97;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.14, in the 2nd half - 1.88;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.02.

    Head-to-head statistics Ballymena - Glentoran

    24%
    12 Wins
    18%
    9 Draws
    59%
    30 Wins
    Total games
    51
    Total Goals Avg
    3
    Both teams scored
    53%
    1.06
    Total average
    1.94
    0.39
    Yellow cards
    0.22
    Last matches
    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
    14.02.26
    Premiership
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    1
    1
    -
    -
    0
    0
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    1
    1
    -
    -
    0
    0
    18.10.25
    Premiership
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    6
    6
    -
    -
    0
    3
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    6
    6
    -
    -
    0
    3
    06.09.25
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    -
    -
    5
    5
    0
    0
    3
    2
    0
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    5
    0
    0
    3
    2
    04.03.25
    Premiership
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    0
    0
    3
    5
    0
    0
    2
    3
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    3
    5
    0
    0
    2
    3
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    Ballymena United Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 15 August 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Crusaders, away team - Ballymena United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.

    Here's the game statistics (Ballymena United vs Crusaders):

    • ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
    • fouls: 17 vs 16;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 5.

    ✅The Ballymena United team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).

    During this time, the team has won 3 victories, drew 4 times, and suffered 3 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 16 goals, averaging 1.6 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 1 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 1.4 goals over the same period.

    Match Results: Ballymena United

    Last matches
    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
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Annagh United
    Annagh United
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    8
    14
    5
    0
    0
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    1
    -
    -
    5
    8
    14
    5
    0
    0
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    Glentoran Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 15 August 2026 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Linfield, away - Glentoran). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.

    Here are the match stats (Glentoran vs Linfield):

    • ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 6;
    • fouls: 5 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 4.

    ⚠️The visiting team is Glentoran. They haven't had many matches this season, so let's look at the statistics from the last 10 official matches.

    During this time, the team has 3 wins and 4 losses, and 3 draws. Average goals: they score an average of 1.5 per match (away - 1.25), and concede an average of 1.5.

    Match Results: Glentoran

    Last matches
    29.08.26
    Premiership
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    5
    4
    12
    6
    3
    2
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    5
    4
    12
    6
    3
    2
    L
    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
    W
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    1
    -
    -
    6
    1
    11
    5
    3
    3
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    6
    1
    11
    5
    3
    3
    L
    08.08.26
    Premiership
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    Limavady United
    Limavady United
    -
    -
    5
    2
    11
    9
    2
    3
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    5
    2
    11
    9
    2
    3
    W
    16.07.26
    UECL
    FC RFS
    FC RFS
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    -
    -
    5
    2
    15
    13
    1
    4
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    2
    15
    13
    1
    4
    L
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 50;
    • home team wins - 12, away team wins - 29, draws - 9.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Glentoran

    • matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
    • wins: 1 vs 1;
    • win percentage: 50% vs 50%;
    • losses: 1 vs 1;
    • draws: 0 vs 0.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 3 vs 3;
    • losses: 3 vs 4;
    • draws: 4 vs 3.
    Trends
    • Ballymena United have not won in 6 of last 7 home games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Glentoran will not lose (odds: 1.25)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • the home team scores on average - 1.08, the guests - 1.94;
    • average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.02;
    • both teams scored: overall - 27; at the home team's field - 15.
    Trends
    • Ballymena United have scored in 9 of last 10 games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Ballymena United will score goal (odds: 1.39)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Under 9.5 corners in last 5 Glentoran games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (9,5) (odds: 1.8)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 50;
    • both teams scored all-time - 27 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 15 times.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Glentoran

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
    • number of BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 0 (0%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Glentoran away - 1 (100%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
    • BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 4 (80%);
    • BTTS matches for Glentoran away - 3 (75%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.72)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Glentoran away games (Premiership).

    Total goals Over (2,5)
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    Published: 19/08/2026, 19:24

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    Betting Tips: Ballymena United - Glentoran

    Ballymena United have not won:
    ballymena-unitedin 6 of last 7 home games (Premiership).
    Glentoran will not lose
    Everygame
    -333
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    ballymena-unitedin 18 of last 19 Ballymena United home games.
    ballymena-unitedin 15 of last 16 Ballymena United home games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 11 of last 12 Ballymena United games (Premiership).
    glentoran-fcin 10 of last 11 Glentoran games.
    glentoran-fcin 9 of last 10 Glentoran games (Premiership).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -400
    Glentoran have scored:
    glentoran-fcin 12 of last 13 games (Premiership).
    glentoran-fcin 10 of last 11 away games (Premiership).
    Glentoran will score goal
    Everygame
    -500
    Ballymena United have scored:
    ballymena-unitedin 9 of last 10 games (Premiership).
    Ballymena United will score goal
    Everygame
    -303
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    Ballymena - Glentoran Table position

    Premiership 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    5.
    Linfield
    Linfield
    43015-49
    6.
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    42026-46
    7.
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    42025-46
    8.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    31024-43
    9.
    Larne
    Larne
    10100-01

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    3 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 4
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 5
    10 matches
    Scored - 15
    Conceded - 15
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    16 - Scored
    15 - Conceded
    3
    Wins
    4
    3
    Draws
    1
    4
    Loses
    5
    Goal difference
    15
    Scored
    16
    15
    Conceded
    15
    3
    Match goals average
    3.1
    1.5
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.6
    1.5
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.5
    7
    Both teams scored
    5
    60'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    56'
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