Football · Northern Ireland Premier · 03/10, 16:00
Prediction: Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd
Team pages: Cliftonville · Ballymena Utd
Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.21Total
Cliftonville1.75
Ballymena Utd1.45
1X2
Cliftonville
Draw
Ballymena Utd
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 60%
Both teams to score 58%
Most likely score
1-1 11%
Recent form · 10 last
Cliftonville
4-0-6 (W-D-L)
Ballymena Utd
2-3-5 (W-D-L)
Head-to-head
Cliftonville
3–2–1
Ballymena Utd
(6 last)
- Cliftonville2-2Ballymena Utd
- Ballymena Utd2-2Cliftonville
- Ballymena Utd1-4Cliftonville
- Cliftonville3-2Ballymena Utd
- Cliftonville5-0Ballymena Utd
- Ballymena Utd1-0Cliftonville
Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 68%model estimate
Match keys
- H2H favours Cliftonville: 3-2-1.
- Cards-heavy: 5.7 🟨 combined avg.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Cliftonville | Ballymena Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 1.3 / 1.3 | 1.5 / 1.6 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 0.9 / 0.6 | 0.6 / 0.9 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 40/40/20% | 20/40/40% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 2.6 / 4.8 | 1.9 / 4.8 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 2.8 / 0.2 | 2.9 / 0.3 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Cliftonville 3–2–1 Ballymena Utd
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/03/26 Northern Ireland Premier | Cliftonville | 2-2 HT 2-0 | Ballymena Utd |
| 13/01/26 Northern Ireland Premier | Ballymena Utd | 2-2 HT 1-1 | Cliftonville |
| 25/11/25 Northern Ireland County Antrim Shield | Ballymena Utd | 1-4 HT 1-0 | Cliftonville |
| 13/09/25 Northern Ireland Premier | Cliftonville | 3-2 HT 0-1 | Ballymena Utd |
| 05/04/25 Northern Ireland Premier | Cliftonville | 5-0 HT 1-0 | Ballymena Utd |
| 15/03/25 Northern Ireland Premier | Ballymena Utd | 1-0 HT 0-0 | Cliftonville |
Standings · Northern Ireland Premier
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 22 |
| 2 | Linfield | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 22 |
| 3 | Larne FC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 16 |
| 4 | Dungannon Swifts | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cliftonville | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| 7 | Glentoran | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| 8 | Carrick Rangers | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| 9 | Ballymena Utd | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 6 |
| 10 | Limavady United | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 |
| 11 | Bangor FC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 5 |
| 12 | Portadown | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 1 |
Common opponents 7 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Cliftonville | Ballymena Utd |
|---|---|---|
| Glentoran | 1-2 L | 0-2 L |
| Carrick Rangers | 3-1 W | 1-1 D |
| Portadown | 3-1 W | 2-0 W |
| Dungannon Swifts | 0-2 L | 1-1 D |
| Linfield | 0-1 L | 3-0 W |
| Bangor FC | 3-0 W | 2-2 D |
| Crusaders | 2-1 W | 1-2 L |
| Record vs common | 4 W 0 D 3 L | 2 W 3 D 2 L |
Better against common opponents: Cliftonville (4 of 7 head-to-heads won)
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Cliftonville
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/09 | Limavady United Northern Ireland Premier |
0-1 | 0-1 | 7 | 1 | L |
| 19/09 | Glentoran Northern Ireland Premier |
1-1 | 1-2 | 5 | 5 | L |
| 15/09 | Larne FC Northern Ireland Premier |
0-2 | 0-2 | 4 | 2 | L |
| 12/09 | Carrick Rangers Northern Ireland Premier |
2-1 | 3-1 | 3 | 5 | W |
| 05/09 | Portadown Northern Ireland Premier |
2-0 | 3-1 | 5 | 4 | W |
| 29/08 | Dungannon Swifts Northern Ireland Premier |
0-0 | 0-2 | 5 | 3 | L |
| 21/08 | Linfield Northern Ireland Premier |
0-0 | 0-1 | 5 | 3 | L |
| 15/08 | Bangor FC Northern Ireland Premier |
2-0 | 3-0 | 3 | 3 | W |
| 07/08 | Crusaders Northern Ireland Premier |
1-0 | 2-1 | 0 | 1 | W |
| 09/05 | Dungannon Swifts Northern Ireland Premier |
1-1 | 1-2 | 11 | 3 | L |
Ballymena Utd
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/09 | Portadown Northern Ireland Premier |
0-0 | 2-0 | 2 | 2 | W |
| 19/09 | Dungannon Swifts Northern Ireland Premier |
1-1 | 1-1 | 4 | 2 | D |
| 15/09 | Carrick Rangers Northern Ireland Premier |
0-0 | 1-1 | 7 | 7 | D |
| 11/09 | Coleraine Northern Ireland Premier |
0-2 | 2-3 | 2 | 3 | L |
| 05/09 | Bangor FC Northern Ireland Premier |
2-0 | 2-2 | 4 | 4 | D |
| 21/08 | Glentoran Northern Ireland Premier |
0-0 | 0-2 | 5 | 4 | L |
| 15/08 | Crusaders Northern Ireland Premier |
1-2 | 1-2 | 7 | 4 | L |
| 08/08 | Linfield Northern Ireland Premier |
1-0 | 3-0 | 3 | 0 | W |
| 25/04 | Crusaders Northern Ireland Premier |
1-3 | 2-3 | 8 | 5 | L |
| 18/04 | Portadown Northern Ireland Premier |
0-1 | 1-2 | 6 | 1 | L |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd?
According to our model, the most likely result is a Cliftonville win (44%). Probabilities: Cliftonville 44%, draw 25%, Ballymena Utd 31%.
How many goals are expected in Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd?
The model expects 3.21 goals (Cliftonville 1.75 · Ballymena Utd 1.45), with a 50% chance of over 3 goals.
Will both teams score in Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd?
The model gives a 58% chance that both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.