Glentoran vs Ballymena United: match statistics
Glentoran are in significantly better form, sitting in 3rd place in the table with 15 wins this season, while Ballymena United are in 10th position with just 7 wins. The hosts are in excellent condition, winning 4 of their last 5 matches (PPG 2.6), whereas the visitors are in crisis with only 1 point from their last 5 games (PPG 0.2). Glentoran dominate at home with a 55% win rate and average 1.45 goals per match, while Ballymena United have only a 29% away win rate and concede an average of 1.64 goals. The difference in possession (58% vs 44%), shots on target (4.09 vs 2.79 per match), and Expected Goals (1.48 vs 1.07 xG) further favors the hosts. Considering all statistics, especially the current form of both teams and Glentoran's home advantage, a home victory is the most likely scenario.
Glentoran vs Ballymena United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Glentoran played against Ballymena United in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Glentoran has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Ballymena United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Glentoran scores 1.72 goals per game and allows 1.04. Ballymena United scores 1.16 and allows 1.56. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Glentoran's games and 48% of Ballymena United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 44%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Glentoran has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.19 per game. Glentoran takes 11.7 shots per game, while Ballymena United takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Glentoran leads at halftime in 52% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Ballymena United leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Glentoran's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). For Ballymena United, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Glentoran are in significantly better form, sitting in 3rd place in the table with 15 wins this season, while Ballymena United are in 10th position with just 7 wins. The hosts are in excellent condition, winning 4 of their last 5 matches (PPG 2.6), whereas the visitors are in crisis with only 1 point from their last 5 games (PPG 0.2). Glentoran dominate at home with a 55% win rate and average 1.45 goals per match, while Ballymena United have only a 29% away win rate and concede an average of 1.64 goals. The difference in possession (58% vs 44%), shots on target (4.09 vs 2.79 per match), and Expected Goals (1.48 vs 1.07 xG) further favors the hosts. Considering all statistics, especially the current form of both teams and Glentoran's home advantage, a home victory is the most likely scenario.
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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
| Glentoran | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 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.
Glentoran is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Glentoran · 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.
Glentoran is 48% better for: goals scored per game.
1.72 goals / game - Glentoran · 1.16 goals / game - Ballymena United
Glentoran is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - Glentoran · 1.56 goals / game - Ballymena United
Glentoran scores in 92% of games (23 of 25 meczów), while Ballymena United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 meczów).
Ballymena United scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Glentoran keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 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 - Glentoran
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.
Glentoran is 81% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.88 pts / game - Glentoran · 1.04 pts / game - Ballymena United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Glentoran - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 24% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* 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 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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
Glentoran
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
| Glentoran | Liga | Ballymena United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.76 | 2.86 | ▼ 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 50% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 55% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 77% | ▲ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 78% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Glentoran's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Ballymena United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Glentoran vs Ballymena United?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Glentoran 2:1 Ballymena United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Glentoran and Ballymena United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Glentoran won 2, Ballymena United won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Glentoran vs Ballymena United?
Glentoran score 1.72 goals per game on average and Ballymena United 1.16. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Glentoran's matches and 48% of Ballymena United's.
What form are Glentoran and Ballymena United in?
Over the last 5 games Glentoran have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Ballymena United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Glentoran vs Ballymena United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.