Loughgall FC vs Glenavon FC Prediction: Both teams will score and total over 2.5 goals

As the 5th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League approaches, an enticing showdown awaits at Lakeview Park, pitting Loughgall against Glenavon. Glenavon lost to Newry City in their last game, while Loughgall defeated Dungannon Swifts in style. Below, you'll find carefully crafted tips to enrich your anticipation for the upcoming clash.

Form: WLLW

Loughgall has been surpassing our initial expectations as they navigate their journey through the Northern Ireland Premiership. They have managed to secure two victories and experienced two losses since the commencement of the season. Their recent league game against Dungannon Swifts concluded with an impressive 1-2 victory, fueling their hopes for another favorable result as they face Glenavon on Friday. Their current position is 5th on the league table, boasting an overall record of 2 wins and 2 losses from 4 games played. Nathaniel Ferris has emerged as a key contributor to the team's goal-scoring efforts, tallying two goals in the ongoing season.

Form: LLLL

Glenavon is enduring a difficult start to the league, facing consecutive losses in all four matches they have played so far. Their most recent league game against Newry City ended in a disappointing 1-3 defeat for Glenavon. Fueled by the desire to overcome this challenging phase, they are determined to achieve victory as they gear up to confront the newly promoted Loughgall this upcoming Friday.

Their last 4 encounters produced 2 victories for Loughgall, a win for Glenavon, and a draw.

Glenavon's quest for a victory this season has remained unfulfilled, a challenge exacerbated by their demanding fixture list against formidable opponents. Their recent defeat to Newry City has raised concerns about their performance this season. Given these circumstances, our confidence in Glenavon's ability to secure a win is diminished, especially considering Loughgall's potent attacking abilities. Consequently, our focus shifts towards the potential for goals in this match. Our initial prediction leans towards both teams scoring over 1.5 goals.

Furthermore, the past three encounters between these teams have witnessed a total of over 2.5 goals. With this trend in mind, we anticipate both teams finding the net in this fixture at odds of 1.60, and we also predict a total of over 2.5 goals, which can be explored at odds of 1.70.