Glentoran FC vs Glenavon FC Prediction: The Glens meet again with the hosts as the favorites

The forthcoming showdown in the 13th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League, set to take place at The Oval, will showcase a faceoff between Glentoran and Glenavon. In their most recent league game, Glentoran secured a commanding 6-0 victory against Loughgall, while Glenavon experienced a loss to Cliftonville. Our prediction anticipates a fiercely competitive match, with Glentoran emerging as the favorite. Below, you'll find carefully crafted tips to heighten your anticipation for the upcoming match.

Glentoran FC (5th)

Form: WLLLD

Glentoran broke their losing streak with an emphatic 6-0 victory against Loughgall in their last league game. This convincing win has boosted their confidence, and they are eager to maintain their winning momentum as they prepare to face their local rivals, Glenavon.

Glentoran are presently 5th placed in the league table boasting an overall league record of 6 wins, 2 draws, and four losses in their past 12 league matches. Jay Donnelly leads the team's efforts on goals with 5 goals scored this season.

Glenavon (11th)

Form: LLLLW

Glenavon's performance this season has been far from ideal, with only two victories to their name since the league's start. Their recent form has been marred by four consecutive league defeats, including their most recent 0-1 loss to Cliftonville. As they look ahead to their upcoming match against Glentoran, Glenavon is focused on turning the tide and aiming for a more favorable result.

Their overall league record comprises two wins, nine losses, and two draws from the 12 games they have played so far. The key question remains whether they can reverse their fortunes as they prepare to face Glenavon on Saturday.

Head-To-Head Statistics

Their last 12 meetings produced 7 wins for Glentoran, 3 wins for Glenavon, and 2 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

In their recent clash, Glentoran secured a narrow 0-1 victory, displaying a slight edge over Glenavon. Despite both teams grappling with poor form, Glentoran's recent goal-scoring prowess in the last league game suggests a potential victory for them with at least two goals on the scoreboard. Given their historical dominance over Glenavon, it's a sensible choice to predict a win or draw for Glentoran.

Furthermore, the past four encounters between these teams have witnessed a significant number of goals from both sides. In the upcoming game, it's likely that both teams will contribute to the goal tally, making a bet on a total goal count exceeding 2.5 an attractive option.