Double chanceBallymena United or draw ✓76% · @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 10.95
Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Glenavon FC travel to face Ballymena United on Tuesday 24 February in the Premiership, with Ballymena Showgrounds the venue – the ball rolls at 20:45 WAT.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ballymena United 1.5 xG, Glenavon FC 1.2 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ballymena United 50%, draw 26%, Glenavon FC 24%.
Lower-risk option: Ballymena United or draw (76%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ballymena United 1–1 Glenavon FC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ballymena United50%fair 2.00 · @1.77
Draw26%fair 3.92 · @3.40
Glenavon FC24%fair 4.10 · @4.20
2.66Expected goals
1.50Ballymena United xG
1.16Glenavon FC xG
55%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
1–27%
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.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Ballymena United
Glenavon FC
Attack vs Premiership average
-10%
-0%
Goals conceded vs average
-5%
+5%
Our expected goals here
1.34
1.33
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Ballymena United to win✗
50%
2.00
1.77
Double chance
Ballymena United or draw✓
76%
1.32
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
1.80
Draw no bet
Ballymena United (draw no bet)
67%
1.49
–
Asian handicap
Glenavon FC +1 (Asian handicap)✓
71%
1.41
–
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
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
First team to score
Ballymena United to score first
52%
1.91
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ballymena United / FT Ballymena United✗
27%
3.74
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.95
–
Recent results
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 50% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Glenavon FC 24%.
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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
