Double chanceBallymena United or draw ✓78% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗73% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.91
Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC preview and prediction
The match
The Premiership sees Ballymena United take on Glenavon FC on Tuesday 24 February, kicking off at 20:45 (WAT) at Ballymena Showgrounds.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.5 for Ballymena United and 1.2 for Glenavon FC. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Ballymena United 53%, draw 25%, Glenavon FC 22%.
Safer route: Ballymena United or draw (78%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Ballymena United 1–1 Glenavon FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ballymena United53%fair 1.87 · @1.77
Draw25%fair 4.08 · @3.40
Glenavon FC22%fair 4.52 · @4.20
2.66Expected goals
1.51Ballymena United xG
1.15Glenavon FC xG
55%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Ballymena United 1.5 – 1.2 Glenavon FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Footrivo team ratings
Ballymena United
Glenavon FC
Attack vs Premiership average
-11%
+0%
Goals conceded vs average
-6%
+7%
Our expected goals here
1.35
1.32
Our own ratings from every Premiership result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Ballymena United to win✗
53%
1.87
1.77
Double chance
Ballymena United or draw✓
78%
1.28
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.93
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ballymena United / FT Ballymena United✗
27%
3.70
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.91
–
Form
Ballymena United – last 2
LW
20 Feb
@ Coleraine FC
0–1
L
17 Feb
vs Crusaders FC
2–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Glenavon FC – last 1
W
21 Feb
@ Bangor
3–1
W
3.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ballymena United and Glenavon FC.
What is the prediction for Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC?
On our numbers Ballymena United have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Glenavon FC 22%.
How many goals will there be in Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC?
Our predicted score is Ballymena United 1–1 Glenavon FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC?
Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC (Premiership) kicks off on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Ballymena Showgrounds.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
