Glentoran vs Ballymena United prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Glentoran to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.59 · bookmaker 1.62
6/10Rating
1.62Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultGlentoran to win63% · @1.62
Double chanceEither team to win82% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score55% · @1.60
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–014% · fair 7.13
Glentoran vs Ballymena United preview and prediction
The match
Ballymena United travel to The BetMcLean Oval in the Premiership on Saturday 24 October (15:00 WAT) to face Glentoran. Glentoran are 4th with 22 points from 14 games (in the top four), while Ballymena United sit 9th on 16 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Glentoran's last 5: WDWWW Most recently they beat Limavady United 1–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 0.5 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Ballymena United's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Newington Youth 3–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 August 2026, finished Ballymena United 0–2 Glentoran.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.7 for Glentoran and 0.8 for Ballymena United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Glentoran 63%, draw 18%, Ballymena United 19%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.60.
Prediction
The Footrivo pick: Glentoran to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.62. Predicted score: Glentoran 1–0 Ballymena United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Glentoran63%fair 1.59 · @1.62
Draw18%fair 5.50 · @3.90
Ballymena United19%fair 5.30 · @4.50
2.52Expected goals
1.74Glentoran xG
0.78Ballymena United xG
55%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: Glentoran 1.7 – 0.8 Ballymena United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Glentoran vs Ballymena United?
Our pick is Glentoran to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Glentoran vs Ballymena United?
On our numbers Glentoran have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Ballymena United 19%.
How many goals will there be in Glentoran vs Ballymena United?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Glentoran vs Ballymena United?
Our predicted score is Glentoran 1–0 Ballymena United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Glentoran vs Ballymena United?
Glentoran vs Ballymena United (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at The BetMcLean Oval.
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.
