Glentoran vs Ballymena United

Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership

Glentoran
Glentoran

v.s

24 Oct 2026 10:00

Ballymena United
Ballymena United

Glentoran are creating the better shooting profile with average 4.42 overall shots and 1.37 xG. Their season scoring average is 1.33 goals per game, so the next major chance is likely to come from their side.

Result Probability

58%
Glentoran to win
22%
Draw
20%
Ballymena United to win

The result market leans toward Glentoran at 64%. The points profile supports that read: Glentoran average 1.86 PPG and Ballymena United average 1.14 PPG in the comparable split.

Head-to-Head
Glentoran
10
wins
1
draws
Ballymena United
1
wins
25%
BTTS
3/12
100%
OVER 0.5
12/12
83%
OVER 1.5
10/12
33%
OVER 2.5
4/12

Key Statistics

  • Avg. Goals

    Average

    2.72

    League 2.71

  • Over 2.5 Goals

    Average

    50%

    League 54%

  • Both Teams Score

    Above average

    57%

    League 49%

  • Cards

    Below average

    2.86

    League 3.43

  • Corners

    Above average

    10.71

    League 9.59

Based on 69 completed matches this season.

Corner volume is the clearest signal here. Glentoran average 10.43 corners in this split, compared with the league benchmark of 9.59, which points to sustained attacking territory.

Over / Under

  • 0.5

    1+ gol

    OVER
    95%
    UNDER
    5%

  • 1.5

    2+ gol

    OVER
    85%
    UNDER
    15%

  • 2.5

    3+ gol

    OVER
    45%
    UNDER
    55%

  • 3.5

    4+ gol

    OVER
    15%
    UNDER
    85%

Based on the whole season for both teams combined

The recent scoring sample is stronger for Over 0.5 at 95% across the last 10 relevant matches. That makes the goal market a top pick for this match.

Team Performance

Glentoran

Home

WDWWW
VS

Ballymena United

Away

WLWWD

Points & Results

  • 1.67
    PPG
    1.36
  • 50%
    Wins
    36%
  • 50%
    First to Score
    73%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.33
    Scored/game
    1.55
  • 0.83
    Conceded/game
    1.36
  • 1.37
    xG
    1.20
  • 1.14
    xGA
    1.34

Trends

  • 50%
    Both Score
    64%
  • 50%
    Clean Sheet
    27%

Glentoran vs Ballymena United: Statistics and Analysis - NIFL Premiership 2026/2027

On this page you can check all the key statistics for Glentoran vs Ballymena United - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.

This NIFL Premiership match will be played on 24/10/2026 (Saturday) at 15:00.

The fixture is part of game week 13th of the NIFL Premiership season. Glentoran currently sits in position 3rd of the NIFL Premiership table. Ballymena United occupies position 6th.

Stat Probabilities for Glentoran vs Ballymena United

Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:

Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Glentoran vs Ballymena United at 57%.

Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Glentoran and Ballymena United point to a 50% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.

For our tips built on these numbers, see the Glentoran vs Ballymena United prediction page.

Who is the favorite in Glentoran vs Ballymena United?

According to the latest match odds, Glentoran is the favorite at 1.65 an implied probability of about 60.61%. The full 1X2 market has Glentoran at 1.65, the draw at 4.348, and Ballymena United at 4.75.

Overall performance in the NIFL Premiership

Glentoran's record so far reads 6W-2D-4L from 12 played a win rate of 50% at 1.67 points per game.

Ballymena United stands at 4W-3D-4L from 11 played, winning 36% of their matches at 1.36 points per game.

In their last five, Glentoran has gone 4W-1D-0L, averaging 2.6 points per game.

Ballymena United's last five read 3W-1D-1L, at 2 points per game.

At home, Glentoran has a 57% win rate (4W-1D-2L from 7 played).

On the road, Ballymena United has won 29% of their matches (2W-2D-3L from 7 played).

Goal statistics for Glentoran vs Ballymena United

In attack, Glentoran averages 1.33 goals scored per game in the NIFL Premiership (16 in total), while conceding 0.83 per game (10 in total).

Ballymena United averages 1.55 goals scored per game (17 in total) and 1.36 conceded per game (15 in total).

Glentoran's top scorer this season is Patrick Hoban, with 26 goals.

For Ballymena United, Igor Rutkowski leads the scoring charts with 11 goals this season.

Glentoran's main creator is Ryan Cooney, with 8 assists.

Kian Corbally tops the Ballymena United assist chart with 4.

More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.

Head-to-head: Glentoran vs Ballymena United

Glentoran and Ballymena United have met 12 times in recent years. The record:

  • Glentoran wins: 10

  • Draws: 1

  • Ballymena United wins: 1

Frequently asked questions about Glentoran vs Ballymena United

When is Glentoran vs Ballymena United?

The match will be played on 24/10/2026 (Saturday) at 15:00.

What is the head-to-head record between Glentoran and Ballymena United?

Across their last 12 meetings the record is 10-1-1 (Glentoran wins – draws – Ballymena United wins).

What was the last match between Glentoran and Ballymena United?

The two sides last met on 21/08/2026, and the result was Ballymena United 0 vs 2 Glentoran. Full details: Glentoran vs Ballymena United, 21/08/2026.

Who is the favorite in Glentoran vs Ballymena United?

Glentoran is the favorite at odds of 1.65, an implied probability of about 60.61%. Glentoran is priced at 1.65, the draw at 4.348 and Ballymena United at 4.75.

Where can I find a Glentoran vs Ballymena United prediction?

You can find our full prediction, including in-depth analysis on the Glentoran vs Ballymena United prediction page.

Where can I find Glentoran vs Ballymena United stats?

All key statistics for Glentoran vs Ballymena United are on this page, updated in real time.

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