Glentoran FC vs Glenavon FC Prediction: The Glens clash again at the Oval

The Glens clash again at the Oval for their 6th round of games in the Northern Ireland Premier League. Both teams are currently having a fair run in the league this season. The last time they met, the game ended in a draw but we expect a different result at the Oval on Saturday. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

Form in the League: LWLLW

Glentoran couldn’t celebrate their victory against Loughgall for long as they lost yet again to Larne in their last league game. The game ended in a 2-0 defeat. Glentoran have now won 2 games and lost 3 from their last 5 league games. They are currently in 6th place on the league table with overall league statistics of 4 wins, a draw, and 4 losses from the 9 league games played. 

Form in the League:DDWDL

Glenavon have not lost a league game in their last 4 league games with a record of a win, 3 draws, and a single loss in their last 5 league games. Their last league game against Dungannon Swifts ended in a 1-1 draw and it was Barney McKeown who got the equalizing goal for Glenavon in the 76th minute. They are currently in 10th place in the league table with 2 wins, 4 losses, and 3 draws from the 9 games played. 

Glentoran has gotten the better of Glenavon in their last 20 encounters with 11 wins while Glenavon plays catch up with 4 wins and 5 draws. 

Glentoran has the historical advantage against Glenavon as they’ve not lost to Glenavon in their last 4 encounters as analyzed in the head-to-head statistics above. This game is a bit tricky as both teams are still trying to find their balance in the league but we believe Glentoran will still not lose this game. A win or draw and a total of over 1.5 goals for Glentoran is a great bet. We can also bank on the corner options here.