Our Ballymena Utd vs Cliftonville Prediction: 1-2
Ballymena Utd vs Cliftonville in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 13, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Ballymena Utd vs Cliftonville prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Bangor FC vs Ballymena Utd
Ballymena Utd will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Northern Ireland Premier loss to Bangor FC on December 30. In that match, Ballymena Utd recorded 56% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bangor FC | 44% | 13 (10) | - | 50 |
 Ballymena Utd | 56% | 3 (3) | - | 68 |
Cliftonville's Last Match – Cliftonville vs Dundela
Cliftonville must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 Northern Ireland Cup victory over Dundela in their last outing.
Ballymena Utd vs Cliftonville Stats
Key Stats
| Ballymena Utd | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 1.23 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ballymena Utd are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Cliftonville average 2.1 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Ballymena Utd 13-17
Cliftonville 21-11
What are the odds for this match?
Ballymena Utd to win: @3.6
Draw: @3.4
Cliftonville to win: @1.85
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
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