Ballymena United FC vs Glentoran FC Prediction: The Glens will attack massively in this game

As the 5th round of matches in the Northern Ireland Premier League approaches, an intriguing contest is set to unfold at Ballymena Showgrounds, featuring a clash between Glentoran and Ballymena United. Glentoran emerged triumphant in their recent fixture, while Ballymena United is still seeking their first victory of the season. Below, you'll find carefully prepared tips to heighten your anticipation for the upcoming encounter.

Form: LLLL

Ballymena United has faced challenges in securing a victory since the start of the new season. Their recent league match against Linfield concluded in a 0-1 defeat. Given the present scenario, they might be heading towards another loss as they prepare to confront Glentoran this Friday. Ballymena's situation seems to demand a significant turnaround, particularly as their overall league record reflects four losses in as many games played.

Form: WLW

Glentoran's latest league match against Crusaders was postponed. Nevertheless, their previous encounter with Loughgall was a nail-biter as they managed to scrape a 0-1 victory. O'Connor once again emerged as the hero, finding the back of the net in the 19th minute. Looking ahead, they are determined to clinch a win when facing Ballymena United on Friday.

Glentoran is currently enjoying a strong streak, boasting an overall league record of 2 wins and a single loss in their past three league matches.

A critical analysis of their last 8 encounters produced 4 victories for Glentoran, 2 wins for Ballymena United, and 2 draws.

Ballymena United's current form is disappointing as they are still seeking their first win of the season. In contrast, Glentoran has already secured two victories in the ongoing campaign. While Ballymena United might put up a strong fight against Glentoran, we anticipate an intense match featuring goals from both sides and a considerable number of corners. Betting on both teams to score (BTTS) at 2.05 odds seems promising.

Another intriguing possibility is for either team to score a minimum of two goals, leading to a total of over 2.5 goals in the game, offering odds of 1.80.