Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Cliftonville Logo
Cliftonville 2.1
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3 : 1
CORRECT SCORE
Ballymena Utd Logo
0.8 Ballymena Utd
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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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Recent Form Insights

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.

TeamPossessionShots (on target)xGDangerous Attacks
Glentoran Logo Glentoran
58%0 (9)-58
Cliftonville Logo 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.

TeamPossessionShots (on target)xGDangerous Attacks
Ballymena Utd Logo Ballymena Utd
46%0 (3)-45
Carrick Rangers Logo Carrick Rangers
54%0 (2)-61

Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd Stats

Key Stats

Cliftonville Ballymena Utd
1.35Attacking Strength0.55
1.19Defence Strength1.29
2.1Points Per Game0.8
7/10WIN2/10
0/10DRAW2/10
5/10Clean Sheets1/10
3/10BTTS6/10
5/10Over 2.5 Goals5/10
1.9Average Scored1

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

Cliftonville Fixtures

Larne FC - Cliftonville
March 28, 2026
Cliftonville - Dungannon Swifts
April 3, 2026
Cliftonville - Glentoran
April 7, 2026

Ballymena Utd Fixtures

Ballymena Utd - Bangor FC
April 4, 2026
Ballymena Utd - Glenavon
April 7, 2026
Carrick Rangers - Ballymena Utd
April 11, 2026

Cliftonville Recent Results

  • Wins 30% 3
  • Draws 20% 2
  • Lost 50% 5
  • Goals Scored 1.2/match 12
  • Goals Conceded 1.7/match 17
MatchDateScore
11
Apr
Coleraine
Cliftonville
6
2
07
Apr
Cliftonville
Glentoran
1
2
03
Apr
Cliftonville
Dungannon Swifts
1
1
28
Mar
Larne FC
Cliftonville
2
0
21
Mar
Cliftonville
Ballymena Utd
2
2
18
Mar
Glentoran
Cliftonville
3
0
14
Mar
Coleraine
Cliftonville
1
0
10
Mar
Crusaders
Cliftonville
0
1
07
Mar
Loughgall
Cliftonville
0
3
04
Mar
Portadown
Cliftonville
0
2

Ballymena Utd Recent Results

  • Wins 30% 3
  • Draws 40% 4
  • Lost 30% 3
  • Goals Scored 1.4/match 14
  • Goals Conceded 1.4/match 14
MatchDateScore
11
Apr
Carrick Rangers
Ballymena Utd
2
3
07
Apr
Ballymena Utd
Glenavon
1
1
21
Mar
Cliftonville
Ballymena Utd
2
2
14
Mar
Ballymena Utd
Carrick Rangers
2
1
07
Mar
Ballymena Utd
Portadown
1
1
28
Feb
Ballymena Utd
Larne FC
0
2
24
Feb
Ballymena Utd
Glenavon
2
2
20
Feb
Coleraine
Ballymena Utd
1
0
17
Feb
Ballymena Utd
Crusaders
2
0
14
Feb
Glentoran
Ballymena Utd
2
1

Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between Cliftonville and Ballymena Utd indicates that, in their previous 15 meetings, Cliftonville has secured 8 victories, Ballymena Utd has won 4 times and 3 matches have concluded in a draw. Across these encounters, Cliftonville has scored 34 goals, while Ballymena Utd has netted 19 goals.

MatchDateScore
Cliftonville - Ballymena Utd21 Mar 20262-2
Ballymena Utd - Cliftonville13 Jan 20262-2
Ballymena Utd - Cliftonville25 Nov 20251-4
Cliftonville - Ballymena Utd13 Sep 20253-2
Cliftonville - Ballymena Utd05 Apr 20255-0
Ballymena Utd - Cliftonville15 Mar 20251-0
Cliftonville - Ballymena Utd16 Nov 20240-1
Ballymena Utd - Cliftonville21 Sep 20243-2
Cliftonville - Ballymena Utd20 Jan 20243-0
Cliftonville - Ballymena Utd23 Dec 20232-0
Ballymena Utd - Cliftonville23 Sep 20230-2
Cliftonville - Ballymena Utd28 Jan 20234-0
Ballymena Utd - Cliftonville03 Dec 20224-1
Ballymena Utd - Cliftonville23 Aug 20221-2
Ballymena Utd - Cliftonville28 Jan 20222-2

Northern Ireland Premier Table & Standings

#TeamMatchesGoals ForGoals AgainstPoints
1
Carrick Rangers Carrick Rangers
36585647
2
Ballymena Utd Ballymena Utd
35435338
3
Bangor FC Bangor FC
35395838
4
Portadown Portadown
36386338
5
Crusaders Crusaders
36447930
6
Glenavon Glenavon
36356528

Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd — FAQs

What is the correct score prediction?
We predict 3-1.

Is BTTS a good bet?
Yes, both teams show scoring potential.

What are today’s 1X2 odds?
Cliftonville @1.727, Draw @3.5, Ballymena Utd @4.

Our Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd prediction offers expert insights into this exciting matchup, analyzing key stats, team form and goal expectations to help you make informed betting decisions.

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