Glenavon FC vs Newry City AFC Prediction: Both teams will get a goal

As the 4th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League approaches, an exciting match is on the horizon at Mourneview Park. The upcoming clash will showcase Glenavon taking on Newry City. Notably, both teams faced defeats in their recent league matches. With that in mind, here are carefully crafted predictions that aim to add an extra layer of enjoyment to the upcoming contest.

Form: LLL

Glenavon is encountering a demanding commencement to the league, having encountered losses in their initial trio of matches. Their latest league encounter against Linfield resulted in a 4-2 setback for Glenavon. Eager to move past these defeats, they will strive to secure a triumph as they prepare to face Newry City this coming Saturday.

Form: LWL

Newry City kicked off their season with a disheartening loss against the recently promoted Loughgall. Adding to their woes, their most recent league match versus Cliftonville concluded in a 0-3 defeat. Anticipating a more favorable result, they are aiming to achieve a positive outcome in their upcoming encounter against Glenavon on Saturday. Their overall record comprises one victory and two losses out of three games played.

A critical look at their last 4 encounters produced 2 victories for each team. 

Glenavon has yet to secure a victory this season, a situation that can be attributed to their schedule being stacked with formidable opponents. However, they are now set to face Newry City, against whom they possess a favorable history. We anticipate that Glenavon will not experience a defeat in this match. Both squads are poised to vigorously compete for a triumph, suggesting an exciting match abundant in goals. Our initial forecast calls for each team to score a minimum of 2 goals. Additionally, we predict a total exceeding 2.5 goals for this fixture.