Glentoran vs Ballymena: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Glentoran FC prepare to host Ballymena Utd on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this NORTHERN IRELAND: Premiership fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Glentoran FC, currently 3rd in the standings with 50 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 21 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Ballymena Utd, sitting 10th with 25 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Glentoran FC and Ballymena Utd have favored Glentoran FC, with Glentoran FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Overall, Glentoran FC have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.

In their previous league match against Larne FC, Glentoran FC recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Ballymena Utd's last outing came against Linfield FC, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Glentoran FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Glentoran FC and Ballymena Utd are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Glentoran FC's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Ballymena Utd's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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