Glentoran 62%Draw 19%Ballymena United 19%Expected goals 1.73 – 0.79
62%
Betarazi pick
Glentoran to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.62
5/10Rating
1.62Odds
Picks by market
ResultGlentoran to win62% · @1.62
Double chanceEither team to win81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score55% · @1.60
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–110% · fair 10.52
Glentoran vs Ballymena United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Glentoran welcome Ballymena United to The BetMcLean Oval for a Premiership fixture on Saturday 24 October (15:00 WAT). In the table, Glentoran are 4th, among the top four, on 22 points after 14 matches; Ballymena United are 9th (lower half) with 16.
Current form
Glentoran, last 5: WDWWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Limavady United, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Ballymena United, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Newington Youth, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Aug 2026) it ended Ballymena United 0–2 Glentoran.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Glentoran 1.7 xG, Ballymena United 0.8 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Glentoran 62%, draw 19%, Ballymena United 19%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.60.
Betarazi verdict
Our call: Glentoran to win (62%, odds 1.62). Most likely score in line with that pick: Glentoran 1–0 Ballymena United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Glentoran62%fair 1.61 · @1.62
Draw19%fair 5.33 · @3.90
Ballymena United19%fair 5.26 · @4.50
2.52Expected goals
1.73Glentoran xG
0.79Ballymena United xG
55%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
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 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Glentoran vs Ballymena United?
On our numbers Glentoran have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 19% 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.
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.
