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

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Cliftonville 2.4
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3 : 1
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Ballymena Utd Logo
0.5 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 – 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.

TeamPossessionShots (on target)xGDangerous Attacks
Ballymena Utd Logo Ballymena Utd
50%0 (3)-32
Portadown Logo Portadown
50%0 (5)-29

Cliftonville vs Ballymena Utd Stats

Key Stats

Cliftonville Ballymena Utd
1.35Attacking Strength0.56
1.19Defence Strength1.29
2.4Points Per Game0.5
8/10WIN1/10
0/10DRAW2/10
5/10Clean Sheets1/10
4/10BTTS5/10
6/10Over 2.5 Goals4/10
2.1Average Scored0.8

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.

Cliftonville
21-11

Ballymena Utd
8-15

Cliftonville Recent Results

  • Wins 80% 8
  • Draws 0% 0
  • Lost 20% 2
  • Goals Scored 2.1/match 21
  • Goals Conceded 1.1/match 11
MatchDateScore
10
Mar
Crusaders
Cliftonville
0
1
07
Mar
Loughgall
Cliftonville
0
3
04
Mar
Portadown
Cliftonville
0
2
01
Mar
Cliftonville
Linfield
2
0
24
Feb
Cliftonville
Glentoran
0
4
21
Feb
Cliftonville
Crusaders
5
2
17
Feb
Portadown
Cliftonville
0
1
13
Feb
Dungannon Swifts
Cliftonville
3
2
10
Feb
Cliftonville
Bangor FC
3
1
07
Feb
Cliftonville
Glenavon
2
1

Ballymena Utd Recent Results

  • Wins 10% 1
  • Draws 20% 2
  • Lost 70% 7
  • Goals Scored 0.8/match 8
  • Goals Conceded 1.5/match 15
MatchDateScore
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
03
Feb
Ballymena Utd
Larne FC
1
2
31
Jan
Linfield
Ballymena Utd
2
1
28
Jan
Linfield
Ballymena Utd
1
0
17
Jan
Dungannon Swifts
Ballymena Utd
2
0

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 9 victories, Ballymena Utd has won 4 times and 2 matches have concluded in a draw. Across these encounters, Cliftonville has scored 35 goals, while Ballymena Utd has netted 17 goals.

MatchDateScore
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
Cliftonville - Ballymena Utd14 Dec 20213-0

Northern Ireland Premier Table & Standings

#TeamMatchesGoals ForGoals AgainstPoints
1
Larne FC Larne FC
31552167
2
Glentoran Glentoran
31592965
3
Linfield Linfield
32562262
4
Coleraine Coleraine
31603061
5
Cliftonville Cliftonville
30474246
6
Dungannon Swifts Dungannon Swifts
31395546
7
Carrick Rangers Carrick Rangers
31464940
8
Portadown Portadown
32365735
9
Bangor FC Bangor FC
32375733
10
Ballymena Utd Ballymena Utd
31354730
11
Crusaders Crusaders
31386925
12
Glenavon Glenavon
31306022

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.

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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