Glenavon Lurgan vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 September

Glenavon Lurgan

L L D W L

9th place in League

1 - 0

02/09/2023 10:00

Ballymena United

D L L L L

11th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Glenavon Lurgan vs Ballymena United on 02 September 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Glenavon Lurgan vs Ballymena United preview before placing your bet.

Glenavon Lurgan will face Ballymena United in Northern Ireland Premier League on September 2, 2023 at 10:00.
Glenavon Lurgan are currently 9th with 34 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 11th with 19 points from 33 matches.

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 02/09/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	80	33	24	8	1	69	17	52
02 Linfield FC	78	33	25	3	5	76	35	41
03 Cliftonville	70	33	22	4	7	73	30	43
04 Glentoran FC	56	33	16	8	9	68	37	31
05 Crusaders	55	33	16	7	10	55	36	19
06 Coleraine	41	33	11	8	14	41	57	-16
07 Loughgall FC	39	33	11	6	16	50	59	-9
08 Carrick Rangers	38	33	11	5	17	43	65	-22
09 Glenavon Lurgan	34	33	10	4	19	40	60	-20
10 Dungannon Swifts	32	33	8	8	17	52	67	-15
11 Ballymena United	19	33	5	4	24	20	63	-43
12 Newry City	17	33	4	5	24	22	83	-61

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	90	5	3	1	1	16	4	12
02 Linfield FC	85	5	1	4	0	6	5	1
03 Cliftonville	75	5	1	2	2	7	13	-6
04 Crusaders	64	5	3	0	2	6	7	-1
05 Glentoran FC	60	5	1	1	3	6	6	0
06 Coleraine	46	5	1	2	2	6	12	-6

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dungannon Swifts	15	5	5	0	0	12	2	10
02 Carrick Rangers	12	5	4	0	1	11	7	4
03 Ballymena United	9	5	3	0	2	9	7	2
04 Loughgall FC	6	5	2	0	3	10	9	1
05 Glenavon Lurgan	3	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5
06 Newry City	0	5	0	0	5	4	16	-12

Head To Head

11/04/2023 14:45

Glenavon Lurgan

3 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR D1

03/04/2023 14:45

Ballymena United

0 - 1

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

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

Glenavon Lurgan

50%

Draw

33%

Ballymena United

17%

Glenavon Lurgan Last 6 matches

25/08/2023 15:00

Loughgall FC 2 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

19/08/2023 10:00

Glenavon Lurgan 1 - 3 Newry City

NIR D1

15/08/2023 14:45

Linfield FC 4 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

12/08/2023 10:00

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

05/08/2023 10:00

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 1 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

02/08/2023 14:40

Dollingstown 1 - 3 Glenavon Lurgan

INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

25/08/2023 14:45

Ballymena United 0 - 2 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

18/08/2023 14:45

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Linfield FC

NIR D1

15/08/2023 14:45

Larne FC 3 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

11/08/2023 14:45

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Crusaders

NIR D1

04/08/2023 14:45

Coleraine 2 - 1 Ballymena United

NIR D1

29/07/2023 10:00

Knockbreda 1 - 2 Ballymena United

INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Glenavon Lurgan

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.84

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.84

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

26 (68%)12 (32%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

17 (45%)21 (55%)

Glenavon Lurgan

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

/Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(32%)12 26(68%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Glenavon Lurgan

Ballymena United

Shots

Glenavon Lurgan

Total shots

7.53 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 1.00

Ballymena United

Total shots

7.06 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Glenavon Lurgan Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Glenavon Lurgan

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.18

4.63

176

Corners

129

3.39

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.34

GK saves

2.53

Glenavon Lurgan

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.68

2.13

0.24

0.21

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Glenavon Lurgan vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Glenavon Lurgan vs Ballymena United on 02 September 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.

Glenavon Lurgan vs Ballymena United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Glenavon Lurgan's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ballymena United'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 Glenavon Lurgan and Ballymena United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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