NIFL Premiership
Glentoran vs Ballymena United
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
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Glentoran vs Ballymena United Prediction & Stats - NIFL Premiership 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Glentoran vs Ballymena United carries real history into this round of the NIFL Premiership.
The two sides meet on 24/10 (Saturday) at , 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Glentoran vs Ballymena United prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Glentoran vs Ballymena United
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Glentoran vs Ballymena United call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 21-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Glentoran the side to beat, with roughly 61% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all NIFL Premiership odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Glentoran Preview
Glentoran reach this fixture 12 match into their NIFL Premiership. Here is where Glentoran stand:
In this competition
6 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost
1.67 points per game
16 scored, at 1.33 a game
10 conceded, at 0.83 a game
Glentoran, season-wide
6 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jordan Jenkins, 4 goals
Most assists: Ryan Cooney, 1 assists
Recent results — Glentoran
17/10/2026 10:00
09/10/2026 14:45
03/10/2026 10:00
26/09/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
Ballymena United: how they are travelling
Ballymena United come in 11 matches into their NIFL Premiership.
Here is what Ballymena United have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost
1.36 points per game
17 scored, at 1.55 a game
15 conceded, at 1.36 a game
Ballymena United, season-wide
4 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Igor Rutkowski, 5 goals
Most assists: Chris McKee, 1 assists
Recent results — Ballymena United
17/10/2026 10:00
10/10/2026 10:00
03/10/2026 10:00
26/09/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Glentoran
Recent meetings have tended to go Glentoran's way against Ballymena United.
From 41 match(es):
Glentoran: 24 win(s)
Ballymena United: 10 win(s)
Drawn: 7
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Glentoran vs Ballymena United prediction.
Form comparison Glentoran vs Ballymena United
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Glentoran
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
D
|
1.86 |
| Away |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 57% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 2.14 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.43 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.71 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 43% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 57% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 0% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.34 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 1.02 | 1.3 |
Away Team
Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
W
|
1.36 |
| Home |
L
W
W
D
|
1.75 |
| Away |
L
W
D
L
D
|
1.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 50% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.91 | 2.25 | 3.29 |
| Scored | 1.55 | 1.25 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 1 | 1.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 50% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 25% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.15 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.14 | 1.45 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Glentoran vs Ballymena United
Match: Glentoran vs Ballymena United
Competition: NIFL Premiership
Date: Saturday, 24/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Glentoran vs Ballymena United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.72
League: 2.71
Both Teams to Score
57%
League: 49%
Over 1.5+
86%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 53%
Cards
2.86
League: 3.38
Corners
10.71
League: 9.53
Home Team
Glentoran
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
D
|
1.86 |
| Away |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 57% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 2.14 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.43 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.71 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 43% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 57% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 0% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.34 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 1.02 | 1.3 |
Away Team
Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
W
|
1.36 |
| Home |
L
W
W
D
|
1.75 |
| Away |
L
W
D
L
D
|
1.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 50% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.91 | 2.25 | 3.29 |
| Scored | 1.55 | 1.25 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 1 | 1.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 50% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 25% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.15 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.14 | 1.45 |
Corners
10.5 / Match
+10% Corners / Match
Glentoran received +10% more corners than Ballymena United in the NIFL Premiership
9.54 / Match
Limavady United
(9)
Portadown
(3)
Dungannon Swifts
(6)
Carrick Rangers
(2)
Cliftonville
(12)
Coleraine
(7)
Bangor
(12)(5)
Crusaders
(6)
Limavady United
(3)
Cliftonville
(2)
Portadown
(4)
Dungannon Swifts
(7)
Carrick Rangers
(2)
Coleraine
Cards
2.25 / Match
+77% Cards / Match
Glentoran received +77% more cards than Ballymena United in the NIFL Premiership
1.27 / Match
Limavady United
(2)
Portadown
(1)
Dungannon Swifts
(3)
Carrick Rangers
(0)
Cliftonville
(2)
Coleraine
(4)
Bangor
(1)(3)
Crusaders
(0)
Limavady United
(3)
Cliftonville
(0)
Portadown
(0)
Dungannon Swifts
(3)
Carrick Rangers
(2)
Coleraine
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+17%
Ballymena United is +17% better in terms of goals scored
1.55 / Match
Limavady United
(1)
Portadown
(0)
Dungannon Swifts
(2)
Carrick Rangers
(2)
Cliftonville
(2)
Coleraine
(1)
Bangor
(1)(2)
Crusaders
(2)
Limavady United
(1)
Cliftonville
(2)
Portadown
(1)
Dungannon Swifts
(1)
Carrick Rangers
(2)
Coleraine
Goals Conceded
0.83 / Match
+39%
Ballymena United condeded +39% more goals than Glentoran
1.36 / Match
Limavady United
(0)
Portadown
(0)
Dungannon Swifts
(0)
Carrick Rangers
(0)
Cliftonville
(1)
Coleraine
(2)
Bangor
(1)(1)
Crusaders
(3)
Limavady United
(0)
Cliftonville
(0)
Portadown
(1)
Dungannon Swifts
(1)
Carrick Rangers
(3)
Coleraine
NIFL Premiership Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coleraine
|
12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 31 | 2.58 |
| 2 |
Linfield
|
11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 2.36 |
| 3 |
Glentoran
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 4 |
Larne
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 5 |
Carrick Rangers
|
12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 6 |
Ballymena United
|
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 1.36 |
| 7 |
Crusaders
|
12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 23 | -7 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 8 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 14 | 1.27 |
| 9 |
Limavady United
|
11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 13 | 1.18 |
| 10 |
Cliftonville
|
12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 12 | 1 |
| 11 |
Portadown
|
12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 22 | -13 | 6 | 0.5 |
| 12 |
Bangor
|
12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 24 | -14 | 6 | 0.5 |
Odds
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