Our Glentoran vs Cliftonville Prediction: 2-1
Glentoran vs Cliftonville in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Glentoran 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
Glentoran's Last Match – Glentoran vs Linfield
Glentoran must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Northern Ireland League Cup defeat against Linfield on March 15. In that match, Glentoran controlled 48% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Glentoran | 48% | 0 (2) | - | 91 |
 Linfield | 52% | 0 (4) | - | 72 |
Cliftonville's Last Match – Coleraine vs Cliftonville
Cliftonville will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Northern Ireland Premier defeat against Coleraine on March 14. In that match, Cliftonville had 49% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coleraine | 51% | 0 (6) | - | 50 |
 Cliftonville | 49% | 0 (3) | - | 55 |
Glentoran vs Cliftonville Stats
Key Stats
| Glentoran | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 0.95 | Defence Strength | 0.81 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Glentoran are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Cliftonville average 1.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.