Glenavon vs Ballymena United: match statistics
Glenavon vs Ballymena United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Glenavon played against Ballymena United in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on November 29, 2025. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Glenavon has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Ballymena United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Glenavon scores 0.59 goals per game and allows 2.12. Ballymena United scores 1.31 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Glenavon's games and 44% of Ballymena United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 44%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ballymena United has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 1.06 per game. Glenavon takes 8.2 shots per game, while Ballymena United takes 9.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Glenavon leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.29 goals per game after halftime. Ballymena United leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Glenavon's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Ballymena United, it is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Glenavon | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ballymena United is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Glenavon · 0.8 pts / game - Ballymena United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ballymena United is 122% better for: goals scored per game.
0.59 goals / game - Glenavon · 1.31 goals / game - Ballymena United
Ballymena United is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.12 goals / game - Glenavon · 1.5 goals / game - Ballymena United
Glenavon scores in 47% of games (8 of 17 meczów), while Ballymena United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 meczów).
Ballymena United scores in 69% of games (11 of 16 meczów), while Glenavon keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Glenavon
Over / Under - Ballymena United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ballymena United is 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.76 pts / game - Glenavon · 1.13 pts / game - Ballymena United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Glenavon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 12%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ballymena United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Glenavon
Ballymena United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Glenavon | Liga | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.71 | 2.65 | ▲ 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 46% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 49% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 28% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 94% | 76% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 78% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Glenavon's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Ballymena United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Glenavon vs Ballymena United?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Glenavon 3:1 Ballymena United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Glenavon vs Ballymena United?
Glenavon score 0.59 goals per game on average and Ballymena United 1.31. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Glenavon's matches and 44% of Ballymena United's.
What form are Glenavon and Ballymena United in?
Over the last 5 games Glenavon have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Ballymena United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Glenavon vs Ballymena United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Glenavon vs Ballymena United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.