Ballymena United vs Glenavon Lurgan Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – April 03

Ballymena United

L L D L L

9th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

0 - 1

03/04/2023 14:45

Glenavon Lurgan

L L D W W

7th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Glenavon Lurgan on April 03, 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ballymena United vs Glenavon Lurgan preview before placing for you.

Ballymena United are currently 9th with 32 points after 32 matches.
Glenavon Lurgan sit 7th with 38 points from 32 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Glenavon Lurgan, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Ballymena United have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 03/04/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	57	18	39
02 Linfield FC	68	33	21	5	7	70	25	45
03 Cliftonville	66	33	20	6	7	61	41	20
04 Crusaders	62	33	18	8	7	65	37	28
05 Glentoran FC	61	32	19	4	9	63	23	40
06 Coleraine	58	33	17	7	9	53	30	23
07 Glenavon Lurgan	38	32	10	8	14	49	57	-8
08 Carrick Rangers	37	33	11	4	18	41	65	-24
09 Ballymena United	32	32	9	5	18	30	48	-18
10 Dungannon Swifts	23	33	7	2	24	22	76	-54
11 Newry City	20	33	6	2	25	29	69	-40
12 Portadown	19	32	5	4	23	25	76	-51

Head To Head

28/10/2022 14:45

Glenavon Lurgan

3 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR D1

13/08/2022 10:00

Ballymena United

2 - 2

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

09/04/2022 10:00

Glenavon Lurgan

3 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

19/02/2022 11:00

Ballymena United

3 - 3

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

06/11/2021 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan

0 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

18/09/2021 10:00

Ballymena United

1 - 1

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

Ballymena United

17%

Draw

50%

Glenavon Lurgan

33%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

17/03/2023 15:45

Larne FC 1 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

14/03/2023 15:45

Glentoran FC 1 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

07/03/2023 15:45

Coleraine 3 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

04/03/2023 11:00

Ballyclare Comrades 1 - 1 Ballymena United NIR CUP

25/02/2023 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

21/02/2023 15:45

Ballymena United 0 - 3 Larne FC NIR D1

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Glenavon Lurgan

11/03/2023 11:00

Glentoran FC 0 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

04/03/2023 11:00

Newry City 0 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

28/02/2023 15:45

Glentoran FC 0 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

25/02/2023 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 2 Newry City NIR D1

18/02/2023 13:30

Portadown 3 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

14/02/2023 15:45

Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 2 Crusaders NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Ballymena United

Glenavon Lurgan

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.03

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

15 (39%)23 (61%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

23 (59%)16 (41%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Glenavon Lurgan

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(77%)30 9(23%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)14 25(64%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(54%)21 18(46%)

/Yes

(29%)11 27(71%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)25 14(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Glenavon Lurgan

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.09 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Glenavon Lurgan

Total shots

9.03 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United Pass Glenavon Lurgan

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

Played games

Glenavon Lurgan

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.21

3.50

133

Corners

208

5.33

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.63

100

GK saves

2.00

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Glenavon Lurgan

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.58

2.36

0.11

0.18

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Ballymena United vs Glenavon Lurgan Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballymena United vs Glenavon Lurgan on 03 April 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ballymena United vs Glenavon Lurgan Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ballymena United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Glenavon Lurgan's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Ballymena United and Glenavon Lurgan sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Northern Ireland Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

Explore More Northern Ireland Premier League Predictions

Find every upcoming Northern Ireland Premier League fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less