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 – Crusaders vs Cliftonville
Cliftonville will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Northern Ireland Premier success over Crusaders on March 10.
Ballymena Utd's Last Match – Ballymena Utd vs Portadown
Ballymena Utd will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Northern Ireland Premier share of the spoils with Portadown on March 7. In that match, Ballymena Utd recorded 50% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballymena Utd | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 32 |
Portadown | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 29 |
Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Cliftonville | Ballymena Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.19 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cliftonville are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Ballymena Utd average 0.8 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



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