Ballymena United FC vs Glenavon FC Prediction: The Glens are the favorites for a victory here

In the upcoming 16th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League, an exciting clash awaits at The Stangmore Park as Ballymena United faces Glenavon. Glenavon, riding on two consecutive away victories in the league, seeks a third on Saturday. Meanwhile, Ballymena United, coming off a recent league defeat, aims for a positive outcome. Our prediction leans towards a win or draw for Glenavon and a total of over 1.5 goals. Explore our carefully crafted tips for a deeper insight into the approaching game.

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Ballymena United has faced numerous challenges in the current season, managing only three victories in their 15 games so far. Their recent league match ended in a disappointing 5-2 defeat to Loughgall, and Ballymena is eager for a more positive outcome as they gear up to take on Glenavon on Saturday. With 11 losses, three wins, and a draw, their overall league record reflects the struggles they've encountered this season.

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Glenavon's performance in the current season has fallen short of expectations, with only four wins since the league's commencement. However, they recently experienced a positive shift in form, breaking a streak of five consecutive league defeats with two back-to-back victories. In their latest league game against The Swifts, they clinched a narrow 1-0 win. As they approach the upcoming match against Ballymena United, Glenavon is focused on sustaining their newfound winning momentum.

Their overall league record comprises four wins, ten losses, and two draws from the 15 games they have played so far. The key question remains whether they can secure a positive result on Saturday against Ballymena United.

A critical look at their last 9 encounters produced 5 victories for Glenavon, a win for Ballymena United, and 3 draws.

Both teams are grappling with form issues, but we anticipate that Glenavon will manage to avoid defeat in this match, given their recent positive performances. A win or draw for Glenavon with over 1.5 goals in the game at 1.88 odds is a sound betting choice. Taking into account the historical goal-scoring trends in their past encounters, we also suggest a bet on over 2.5 goals in the match at 1.76 odds.