Ballymena United and Glenavon face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at The Showgrounds on Tuesday, 24/02/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Ballymena United vs Glenavon, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Ballymena United preview
Ballymena United comes into the match having played 28 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses.
Ballymena United's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 32 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.14 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.
The offence system of Ballymena United is led by Igor Rutkowski as the top scorer of the season. The polish forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kian Corbally, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 42 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 42 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 1.5.
Glenavon preview
On the other hand, Glenavon comes into the match having played 29 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 0 draws, and 23 losses, with an average of 0.62 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 0 draws, and 23 losses.
Glenavon's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 25 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 0.86 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.86.
The offence system of Glenavon is led by Paul McGovern as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Peter Campbell, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 58 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 58 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 2.
Head to head: Ballymena United vs Glenavon
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Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L D |
1 |
| Home | W D D L L |
1.25 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0.81 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.64 | 2.67 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.33 | 1.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 33% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 25% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 42% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.16 | 1.33 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.49 | 1.57 |
Glenavon
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L L |
0.62 |
| Home | L W L L L |
1.07 |
| Away | W L L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 36% | 7% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 2.64 | 3.07 |
| Scored | 0.86 | 1 | 0.73 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.64 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 3% | 7% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 45% | 43% | 47% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 36% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.2 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.63 | 1.77 |
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