Glenavon vs Rathfriland Rangers | Prediction | NIFL Championship | 28/08

Northern Ireland - NIFL Championship

3 - 1

28 Aug 2026 14:45

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

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Handicap: Rathfriland Rangers (+3.5)

Market: Handicap: Rathfriland Rangers (+3.5) ยท @ 1.17

1.17

Last updated: 27-08-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

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

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Glenavon

Home

DWWLL
VS

Rathfriland Rangers

Away

LLLLW

Points & Results

  • 1.75
    PPG
    0
  • 50%
    Wins
    0%
  • 75%
    First to Score
    25%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 2.75
    Scored/game
    1
  • 1.75
    Conceded/game
    3.25
  • 0
    xG
    -0.38
  • 0
    xGA
    0.37

Trends

  • 100%
    Both Score
    75%
  • 0%
    Clean Sheet
    0%
  • 0%
    Failed to Score
    25%

Access all match stats for Glenavon vs Rathfriland Rangers

Where to watch Glenavon vs Rathfriland Rangers live?

Check out the live stream of Glenavon vs Rathfriland Rangers below and follow the match in real time.

Glenavon logoVSRathfriland Rangers logo

Watch this match

Glenavon vs Rathfriland Rangers

Watch now

Likely Scores

#ScoreProbability%
10 - 0
16.74%
21 - 0
15.93%
31 - 1
14.26%
40 - 1
10.33%
52 - 0
9.60%
62 - 1
7.23%
71 - 2
4.88%
80 - 2
4.37%
93 - 0
3.57%
102 - 2
2.72%
113 - 1
2.69%
121 - 3
1.22%
Published: 27 Aug 2026
Updated: 24 Oct 2026