Glenavon Lurgan vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 April

Glenavon Lurgan

L W L D L

10th place in League

2-0

19/04/2025 14:00

Ballymena United

W L W L W

9th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Glenavon Lurgan vs Ballymena United on 19 April 2025 (kick-off: 14:00) 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 are currently 10th with 39 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 9th with 43 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Glenavon Lurgan to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Ballymena United, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Glenavon Lurgan have 2 wins, 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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Pred

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Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

14:00

2025-04-19

Glenavon Lurgan vs Ballymena United - Prediction & Odds

Glenavon Lurgan

Ballymena United

2025-04-19 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 19/04/2025

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

30/12/2024 19:45

Ballymena United

0 - 2

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

12/10/2024 14:00

Glenavon Lurgan

0 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

30/08/2024 18:45

Ballymena United

3 - 1

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

16/04/2024 18:45

Ballymena United

1 - 0

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

30/12/2023 15:00

Glenavon Lurgan

0 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

11/11/2023 15:00

Ballymena United

0 - 1

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

Glenavon Lurgan

33%

Draw

Ballymena United

67%

Glenavon Lurgan Last 6 matches

12/04/2025 14:00

Cliftonville 2 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

05/04/2025 14:00

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 1 Loughgall FC NIR D1

01/04/2025 18:45

Portadown 1 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

22/03/2025 15:00

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 1 Larne FC NIR D1

15/03/2025 15:00

Linfield FC 2 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

12/03/2025 19:45

Glentoran FC 3 - 3 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

12/04/2025 14:00

Ballymena United 1 - 1 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

05/04/2025 14:00

Cliftonville 5 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

01/04/2025 18:45

Ballymena United 5 - 2 Loughgall FC NIR D1

22/03/2025 15:00

Loughgall FC 2 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

15/03/2025 15:00

Ballymena United 1 - 0 Cliftonville NIR D1

11/03/2025 19:45

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Larne FC NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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

Played games

Glenavon Lurgan

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.66

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.97

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

17 (45%)21 (55%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

18 (47%)20 (53%)

Glenavon Lurgan

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

Under /Over

(29%)11 27(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

/Yes

(37%)14 24(63%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Glenavon Lurgan

Ballymena United

Shots

Glenavon Lurgan

Total shots

5.12 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.45 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

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Glenavon Lurgan

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.24

2.61

Corners

109

2.87

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.82

GK saves

1.71

Glenavon Lurgan

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.45

2.37

0.03

0.13

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 19 April 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.

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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