Glenavon vs Glentoran: match statistics
Glentoran is the clear favorite for this encounter. They sit 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins this season, while Glenavon ranks 12th with just 4 wins and a staggering 19 losses. The visitors' form is excellent—4 wins in the last 5 matches and 2.4 points per game, compared to the hosts' poor disposition (1.2 points per game). Glentoran displays significantly higher offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.91 goals per away match with an xG of 1.59, while Glenavon scores only 1 goal on average with an xG of 1.11 at home. Additionally, the visitors boast 45% clean sheets on the road and concede just 1 goal on average per match, which, combined with Glenavon's weak offense (45% of home matches without scoring), gives them a massive advantage. The difference in class and form unequivocally points to a victory for Glentoran.
Glenavon vs Glentoran: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Glenavon played Glentoran in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Glenavon: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Glentoran: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Glenavon scores 0.78 and concedes 2.04 goals per match. Glentoran scores 1.68 and concedes 1.05. League average: 2.74 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Glenavon 48%, Glentoran 55%. Over 2.5: Glenavon 52%, Glentoran 45%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Glentoran has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.11. Glenavon: 8.8 shots per match, Glentoran: 11.9.
Match halves
Glenavon: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.39. Glentoran: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.82.
Goals by minute
Glenavon: 61-75 (5 goals). Glentoran: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.74 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
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 is the clear favorite for this encounter. They sit 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins this season, while Glenavon ranks 12th with just 4 wins and a staggering 19 losses. The visitors' form is excellent—4 wins in the last 5 matches and 2.4 points per game, compared to the hosts' poor disposition (1.2 points per game). Glentoran displays significantly higher offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.91 goals per away match with an xG of 1.59, while Glenavon scores only 1 goal on average with an xG of 1.11 at home. Additionally, the visitors boast 45% clean sheets on the road and concede just 1 goal on average per match, which, combined with Glenavon's weak offense (45% of home matches without scoring), gives them a massive advantage. The difference in class and form unequivocally points to a victory for Glentoran.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Glenavon | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.38 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Glentoran is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Glenavon · 2.4 pts / match - Glentoran
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 115% better for: goals scored per match.
0.78 goals / match - Glenavon · 1.68 goals / match - Glentoran
Glentoran is 94% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.04 goals / match - Glenavon · 1.05 goals / match - Glentoran
Glenavon scores in 52% of matches (12 of 23 matches), while Glentoran keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 matches).
Glentoran scores in 91% of matches (20 of 22 matches), while Glenavon keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Glenavon
Over / Under - Glentoran
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 160% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.7 pts / match - Glenavon · 1.82 pts / match - Glentoran
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Glenavon - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Glentoran - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 59%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -12 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Glenavon
Glentoran
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.83 | 2.74 | • 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | • 48% | 48% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 52% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 4% | 28% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 74% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 77% | • 77% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Glenavon 1 - 0 - 1 Glentoran. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Glenavon vs Glentoran?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Glenavon 1:2 Glentoran. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Glenavon and Glentoran?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Glenavon won 1, Glentoran won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Glenavon vs Glentoran?
Glenavon score 0.78 goals per game on average and Glentoran 1.68. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Glenavon's matches and 55% of Glentoran's.
What form are Glenavon and Glentoran in?
Over the last 5 games Glenavon have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Glentoran 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Glenavon vs Glentoran?
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.