Ballymena United and Glenavon face each other on Tuesday 04.07.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Ballymena United's home ground, the The Showgrounds.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Ballymena United and Glenavon, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Ballymena United preview
Ballymena United heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 33 matches, Ballymena United secured 9 victories, 7 draws, and 17 losses, maintaining an average of 1.03 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Ballymena United's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
Ballymena United has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 39 goals, of which 39 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.18 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Igor Rutkowski, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Kian Corbally has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Ballymena United has conceded 50 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.52 per game) and 50 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.52 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Glenavon preview
Glenavon comes into the game with 34 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 8 victories, 2 draws, and 24 losses, maintaining an average of 0.76 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 2 draws, and 24 losses.
Glenavon's attack has been highly effective, scoring 34 goals during this period. Of that total, 34 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
Glenavon's offensive system is led by Paul McGovern, the team's top scorer this season. The irish midfielder has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Peter Campbell. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 64 goals with an average of 1.88 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 64 goals in 34 matches, averaging 1.88 per match.
Head to head: Ballymena United vs Glenavon
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Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D L D |
1.2 |
| Home | W D L D W |
1.6 |
| Away | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 31% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.31 | 1.06 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.38 | 1.65 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 25% | 12% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 25% | 35% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 44% | 41% |
|
xG
|
1.15 | 1.22 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.46 | 1.56 |
Glenavon
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W W D |
1.6 |
| Home | D L W L W |
1.4 |
| Away | W D W L L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 35% | 12% |
| Goals | 2.88 | 2.65 | 3.12 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.06 | 0.94 |
| Conceded | 1.88 | 1.59 | 2.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 47% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 12% | 6% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 41% | 41% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 35% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.23 | 1.17 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.47 | 1.65 |
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