Larne FC vs Glentoran FC Prediction: Glentoran will not go down easily

Larne is still searching for its second league win of the season, and it’ll have another go at it as it welcomes the Glens to Inver Park on Friday. In their most recent league game, Glenavon held Larne to a draw, while Glentoran put two goals past Loughgall and secured the win. It’s always a tough encounter whenever these teams meet, and we can envisage goals from both teams here. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

Larne FC (10th)

Form in the League: DWDL

Larne couldn’t get past Glenavon in their most recent league game which ended in a goalless draw. They continue to search for their second win of the season and it’s not looking good for Larne. 

The points were shared at the Coleraine Showgrounds in Larne’s opening game against Coleraine. Matthew Shevlin converted a penalty from the spot to give Coleraine the lead in the 39th minute but they couldn’t hold on and Larne equalized in the 69th minute. Andy Ryan converted a penalty from the spot to give them the win. Their second league game against Ballymena United ended in a sad 0-1 defeat to Larne. 

Their third league game against Linfield ended in a 0-1 victory. The game was very tough, and Conor Mckendry separated the teams with a goal for Larne in the 79th minute. They are currently 11th placed in the league table with a win, 2 draws, and a loss from the three games played. 

Glentoran FC (3rd)

Form in the League: WLLWW

Glentoran finally bounced back to winning ways after two consecutive league defeats. The victory came against Loughgall in their most recent league game and it ended in a 2-0 win. Glentoran have now won 3 games and lost 2 from their last 5 league games. 

They are currently 3rd place on the league table with overall league statistics of 4 wins, a draw, and 3 losses from the 8 league games played. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

Larne has always gotten the better of Glentoran. Their last 20 encounters produced 10 wins for Larne, 5 wins for Glentoran, and 5 draws. 

Expert Betting Tips

It’s always a high-scoring affair whenever these teams meet as there has been a total of over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 encounters and we also expect a similar outcome at Inver Park on Friday. There is a heavy record here: Larne has not lost to Glentoran in their last 6 encounters, but we expect a different dynamic to this game as Glentoran seems to be in good shape. Please see some of their head-to-head streaks below;

• Larne have emerged victorious in their last 6 meetings
• Glentoran is without a clean sheet in their last 6 meetings
• There have been more than 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 meetings
• Larne has scored first in their last 6 meetings
• Larne has won the first half in 4 of their last 5 meetings