Glenavon and Rathfriland Rangers face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 NIFL Championship season. The game takes place at Mourneview Park on Friday, 28/08/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Glenavon vs Rathfriland Rangers, 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.
APWin predictions for Glenavon vs Rathfriland Rangers
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Handicap: Rathfriland Rangers (+3.5)
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Glenavon preview
Glenavon comes into the match having played 4 games in the NIFL Championship so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.75 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 5 draws, and 27 losses.
Glenavon's attack has scored 48 goals during this period. Out of this total, 11 goals were scored in the NIFL Championship, averaging 2.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.
The offence system of Glenavon is led by Paul McGovern as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 8 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 7 goals with an average of 1.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 76 goals conceded in 42 matches, resulting in an average of 1.81.
Rathfriland Rangers preview
On the other hand, Rathfriland Rangers comes into the match having played 4 games in the NIFL Championship so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses.
Rathfriland Rangers's attack has scored 54 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the NIFL Championship, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.86.
The offence system of Rathfriland Rangers is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 13 goals with an average of 3.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 38 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 1.31.
Head to head: Glenavon vs Rathfriland Rangers
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Glenavon
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L L |
1.4 |
| Home | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Away | D W D D W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 2.75 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Rathfriland Rangers
Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L W |
0.6 |
| Home | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Away | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.25 | 3.5 | 5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 3.25 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
-0.38 | 0 | 0.62 |
|
xGA
|
0.37 | 0 | 1.37 |
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