Our Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd Prediction: 3-1
Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cliftonville's Last Match – Glentoran vs Cliftonville
Cliftonville will hope to recover from their recent 0-3 Northern Ireland Premier setback against Glentoran on March 18. In that match, Cliftonville had 42% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Glentoran | 58% | 0 (9) | - | 58 |
Cliftonville | 42% | 0 (1) | - | 25 |
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Ballymena Utd vs Carrick Rangers
Ballymena Utd will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Northern Ireland Premier win against Carrick Rangers on March 14. In that match, Ballymena Utd recorded 46% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballymena Utd | 46% | 0 (3) | - | 45 |
Carrick Rangers | 54% | 0 (2) | - | 61 |
Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Cliftonville | Ballymena Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 0.55 |
| 1.19 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cliftonville are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Ballymena Utd average 1.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Cliftonville 16-13
Ballymena Utd 10-14
What are the odds for this match?
Cliftonville to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.5
Ballymena Utd to win: @4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825



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