Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Ballymena United welcome Glenavon FC to Ballymena Showgrounds for a Premiership fixture on Tuesday 7 April (19:45 WAT).
Current form
Ballymena United, last 3: DLW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Glenavon FC, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Glenavon FC, last 3: LDW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Larne, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (24 Feb 2026) it ended Ballymena United 2–2 Glenavon FC.
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%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ballymena United 48%, draw 25%, Glenavon FC 27%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (72%, 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 United48%fair 2.09 · @1.95
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @3.30
Glenavon FC27%fair 3.69 · @3.55
2.67Expected goals
1.47Ballymena United xG
1.20Glenavon FC xG
55%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
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.
What is the prediction for Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Ballymena United vs Glenavon FC?
On our numbers Ballymena United have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Glenavon FC 27%.
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 7 April 2026 at 19:45 (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.
