Glentoran FC vs Larne FC Prediction: Larne to get the win

Glentoran welcome Larne to the Oval in search of redemption. Larne, on the other hand, must win this game so they can bounce back to the top of the table. This game promises to be thrilling as both teams have a lot to play for. Please see below for match analysis and tips carefully prepared for you.

The Glens successfully dragged themselves backwards after having a fine run of form at the beginning of the season. They are currently experiencing their worst run of the season after managing to secure only a win in their last five matches. They suffered four back-to-back league defeats, which appears to be their first straight run of defeats in the league campaign.

The Glens won their last match in the Irish Cup against Moyola Park, lost 2-0 to a weak Ballymena United, lost 1-0 to Cliftonville after conceding a goal early in the first half, and lost 1-2 to Linfield after Eetu Vertainen found the net in the 90th minute of the game. Glentoran are a very formidable team, but they do not seem to be getting anything right at the moment.

They are still in line for the championship playoffs, which is highly dependent on their performances in the next few games. Glentoran are currently 6th in the league table with eleven (11) wins, two (2) draws, and six (6) losses, averaging 35 points from 19 games.

Larne FC's trip to Cliftonville was always going to be a difficult and decisive encounter; they were pegged and lost the game in the second half after taking the lead in the 50th minute.They have been displaced from the top of the table, all thanks to their pitiable defeat at the Solitude Arena.

Larne have had a superb run this season, but they have recently slipped in form, from their goalless draw with a languishing Carrick Rangers to their questionable defeat by Cliftonville last week. Larne will hope to get back on their feet again and hopefully slide back to the top of the table when they face the Glens on Saturday night. They have only lost four games this season, with three (3) draws and fourteen (14) wins to keep their title hopes strong.

Their last match against Cliftonville was very disappointing, to say the least; they took the lead in the 50th minute of the game but lost it after Roy Hale scored Cliftonville’s second goal in the 75th minute of the game to give them the win. Larne needs to step up as they prepare for Glentoran on Saturday.

Larne seems to be in the best position for a win here, Glentoran have not been able to get a league win in their last 5 games, and with their recent form, we doubt they’d defeat Larne FC on Saturday night. The game would be breathtaking as both teams have a history together, but we will back Larne FC to win or draw in this game as we do not see them losing considering what is at stake.

The last six (6) games between these two teams have produced over 18 goals; it is obvious that it rains goals when these two teams meet, but given their recent slip in form, we may not see as many goals as usual, but we should see at least two goals and a total of less than 2.5 goals.

Larne have to win this game to get back to the top of the table, and the Glens needed a win to break their losing streak. Both teams have a lot to play for. We envisage a very tight first half, which may likely end in a draw or with just one goal from either team. The first-half draw option or the second-half most-scoring option should get in here.