Ballymena United vs Glentoran FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

Ballymena United

W L W L W

9th place in League

1-1

18/02/2025 15:45

Glentoran FC

L W D D D

3rd place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ballymena United vs Glentoran FC on 18 February 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ballymena United vs Glentoran FC preview before placing your bet.

Ballymena United are currently 9th with 43 points after 33 matches.
Glentoran FC sit 3rd with 54 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Glentoran FC to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Glentoran FC, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Ballymena United have one win, while 0 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

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Weather

15:45

2025-02-18

Ballymena United vs Glentoran FC - Prediction & Odds

Ballymena United

Glentoran FC

2025-02-18 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	76	33	24	4	5	61	23	38
02 Larne FC	54	33	15	9	9	39	28	11
03 Glentoran FC	54	33	15	9	9	40	31	9
04 Dungannon Swifts	50	33	15	5	13	44	40	4
05 Crusaders	50	33	15	5	13	41	43	-2
06 Coleraine	49	33	13	10	10	49	41	8
07 Cliftonville	46	33	13	7	13	44	37	7
08 Portadown	46	33	13	7	13	39	38	1
09 Ballymena United	43	33	13	4	16	40	42	-2
10 Glenavon Lurgan	39	33	10	9	14	35	43	-8
11 Carrick Rangers	27	33	6	9	18	24	48	-24
12 Loughgall FC	18	33	4	6	23	29	71	-42

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	85	5	3	0	2	8	5	3
02 Larne FC	63	5	2	3	0	7	5	2
03 Glentoran FC	61	5	2	1	2	9	6	3
04 Dungannon Swifts	57	5	2	1	2	7	8	-1
05 Coleraine	55	5	2	0	3	6	9	-3
06 Crusaders	54	5	1	1	3	6	10	-4

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Cliftonville	58	5	4	0	1	14	4	10
02 Portadown	56	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Ballymena United	47	5	1	1	3	7	12	-5
04 Glenavon Lurgan	46	5	2	1	2	7	4	3
05 Carrick Rangers	32	5	1	2	2	8	11	-3
06 Loughgall FC	22	5	1	1	3	7	14	-7

Head To Head

07/01/2025 15:45

Ballymena United

0 - 2

Glentoran FC

NIR LC

12/11/2024 15:45

Glentoran FC

2 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR SHCUP

14/09/2024 10:00

Ballymena United

1 - 0

Glentoran FC

NIR D1

23/03/2024 11:00

Glentoran FC

4 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

18/11/2023 11:00

Glentoran FC

5 - 0

Ballymena United

NIR D1

25/08/2023 14:45

Ballymena United

0 - 2

Glentoran FC

NIR D1

Ballymena United

17%

Draw

Glentoran FC

83%

Ballymena United Last 6 matches

15/02/2025 11:00

Crusaders 3 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

07/02/2025 15:45

Ballymena United 2 - 2 Linfield FC NIR D1

31/01/2025 15:45

Derry City 1 - 0 Ballymena United INT CF

25/01/2025 11:10

Larne FC 2 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

18/01/2025 11:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

07/01/2025 15:45

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Glentoran FC NIR LC

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Glentoran FC

14/02/2025 15:45

Coleraine 1 - 2 Glentoran FC NIR D1

08/02/2025 11:00

Glentoran FC 1 - 0 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

31/01/2025 15:45

Glentoran FC 1 - 1 Linfield FC NIR CUP

25/01/2025 11:00

Loughgall FC 1 - 2 Glentoran FC NIR D1

21/01/2025 15:45

Larne FC 1 - 1 Glentoran FC NIR SHCUP

14/01/2025 15:45

Glentoran FC 2 - 2 Crusaders NIR LC

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Ballymena United

Glentoran FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.42

Scored

Avg. per game

1.26

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

25 (66%)13 (34%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

25 (64%)14 (36%)

Ballymena United

Recent matches

Glentoran FC

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)26 13(33%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(18%)7 32(82%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(46%)18 21(54%)

/Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)16 23(59%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ballymena United

Glentoran FC

Shots

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.45 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Glentoran FC

Total shots

6.88 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United Pass Glentoran FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ballymena United

Played games

Glentoran FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.36

2.87

109

Corners

173

4.44

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

1.71

GK saves

1.28

Ballymena United

DISCIPLINARY

Glentoran FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.37

1.69

0.13

0.10

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Ballymena United vs Glentoran FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ballymena United vs Glentoran FC on 18 February 2025 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 Glentoran FC 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 Glentoran FC'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 Glentoran FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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