The stage is set for an engaging Northern Ireland Premiership match on 21.08.2026, where Glentoran slightly edges out Ballymena United in the pre-match forecasts. Dive into our extensive coverage for a breakdown of potential game-winning strategies and player performances. Before you place your bet, explore our prediction for the ultimate betting strategy.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Coleraine FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3/1 | 4 |
| 4 | Ballymena United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4/2 | 3 |
| 5 | Glentoran | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/2 | 3 |
| 6 | Crusaders FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/3 | 3 |
Ballymena United vs Glentoran Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Glentoran | Ballymena United | 14.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Glentoran | Ballymena United | 18.10.2025 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Ballymena United | Glentoran | 06.09.2025 | 0-2 |
| Premiership | Glentoran | Ballymena United | 04.03.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Ballymena United | Glentoran | 18.02.2025 | 1-1 |
| League Cup | Glentoran | Ballymena United | 07.01.2025 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Ballymena United | Glentoran | 14.09.2024 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Glentoran | Ballymena United | 23.03.2024 | 4-0 |
| Premiership | Glentoran | Ballymena United | 18.11.2023 | 5-0 |
| Premiership | Ballymena United | Glentoran | 25.08.2023 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Crusaders FC | Ballymena United | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Linfield | Ballymena United | 08.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Glenavon FC | Ballymena United | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Annagh United | Ballymena United | 01.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Portstewart | Ballymena United | 25.07.2026 | 1-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Carrick Rangers | Ballymena United | 24.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dundela | Ballymena United | 18.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Queen's University | Ballymena United | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ballyclare Comrades | Ballymena United | 11.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Moyola Park | Ballymena United | 10.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Linfield | Glentoran | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Glentoran | Limavady United | 08.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Rīgas FS | Glentoran | 16.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Glentoran | Rīgas FS | 09.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dundela | Glentoran | 04.07.2026 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Glentoran | Kilmarnock | 01.07.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Belfast Celtic | Glentoran | 26.06.2026 | 1-8 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Glentoran | The New Saints | 24.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Glentoran | Caernarfon Town | 20.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premiership | Coleraine FC | Glentoran | 25.04.2026 | 6-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Ballymena United VS Glentoran
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Ballymena United vs Glentoran
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Ballymena United vs Glentoran
htmlThere are local derbies. Then there is Ballymena United versus Glentoran. This fixture carries genuine weight in the Northern Ireland Premiership, and with both sides level on points after two games, Saturday's clash at the Ballymena Showgrounds feels like a statement match already.
Let me be straight with you. The head-to-head record here is brutal reading for the home side. Glentoran have won five of the last six Premiership meetings between these clubs. They hammered Ballymena 5-0 and 4-0 in back-to-back home games in the 2023-24 season. That kind of dominance does not happen by accident.
Here is something most casual fans will miss entirely. Glentoran have won their last three away Premiership fixtures against Ballymena United. The Oval is one thing, but they have shown they can bully this opponent on any ground. That trend matters more than where this game is being played.
Don't be fooled by the "home advantage" narrative. Ballymena are at 4.00 in the betting markets, and honestly, that price makes sense. Glentoran at 1.80 looks like genuine value when you stack the historical data. I would be looking at Glentoran to win as the standout market here.
Both teams started the new Premiership campaign with identical records. Three points, four goals scored, two conceded. Ballymena beat Linfield away in their opener, which was genuinely impressive. Glentoran saw off Limavady comfortably before losing narrowly at Linfield. The form lines are close. The head-to-head history is not.
Here is what you need to watch for tactically. Glentoran showed last season they can punish Ballymena in transition. When the home side pushes forward, they leave space. Glentoran have the quality to exploit that on the counter-attack. Watch for the visitors to absorb early pressure and then hurt Ballymena quickly.
My bold prediction for the bettors among you. Look at both teams to score as a market. Ballymena have already netted four goals in two league games this season. Glentoran have conceded in recent derbies too. A 2-1 Glentoran win feels very much on the cards to me, and that scoreline has come up twice in their most recent head-to-heads.
Over 2.5 goals also looks attractive given the attacking intent both sides have shown early in the campaign. The price on goals in this fixture deserves serious consideration.
Glentoran to win. Goals at both ends. History on the visitors' side. Saturday cannot come soon enough.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Scott | Northern Ireland | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Place | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Coates | Northern Ireland | 40 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| J. O'Mahony | Northern Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. McMurray | Northern Ireland | 31 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. McGrory | Northern Ireland | 34 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Carson | Northern Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 67 kg |
| A. Gawne | Northern Ireland | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Moore | Scotland | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. McCurry | Northern Ireland | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Leddy | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. Devine | Northern Ireland | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Stewart | Northern Ireland | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| F. O'Boyle | Northern Ireland | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Taylor | Northern Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Crawford | Northern Ireland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. McAuley | Northern Ireland | 20 | Defender | 194 cm | n/a |
| B. Mallon | Northern Ireland | 20 | Attacker | 174 cm | n/a |
| J. Hood | Northern Ireland | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Hawe | Northern Ireland | 17 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Connolly | Republic of Ireland | 31 | Attacker | 176 cm | 79 kg |
| N. McGinn | Northern Ireland | 39 | Attacker | 183 cm | 75 kg |
| D. O'Connor | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 173 cm | n/a |
| D. Parfitt-Williams | Bermuda | 29 | Attacker | 168 cm | 64 kg |
| J. Donnelly | Northern Ireland | 31 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Jenkins | Northern Ireland | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Fisher | England | 24 | Attacker | 178 cm | 68 kg |
| A. Henderson | Northern Ireland | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| W. Aouachria | Algeria | 26 | Attacker | 188 cm | 75 kg |
| F. Thorndike | England | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Wightman | Northern Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Boyd | Northern Ireland | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| B. Locke | Northern Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Donnelly | Northern Ireland | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Douglas | Northern Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Smyth | Northern Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Feeney | Northern Ireland | 18 | Attacker | 178 cm | n/a |
| J. McClure | Northern Ireland | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Weatherup | Northern Ireland | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Johnson | Northern Ireland | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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