Ballymena vs Cliftonville Prediction

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Ballymena United and Cliftonville. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 19:45 13 January. The tournament match will take place at the Ballymena Showgrounds stadium in the city of Ballymena. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 25 November 2025 and ended with a score of 3:2. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Cliftonville):

    • ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 3.

    📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Ballymena United and Cliftonville:

    • played 54 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 18, for the away team - 29, draws - 7;
    • number of goals - 77 against 117;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.31, in the 2nd half - 2.28;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.59.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    32%
    18 Wins
    16%
    9 Draws
    53%
    30 Wins
    Total games
    57
    Total Goals Avg
    3.63
    Both teams scored
    60%
    1.44
    Total average
    2.19
    0.28
    Yellow cards
    0.3
    Last matches
    21.03.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    1
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    0
    0
    2
    2
    2
    0
    0
    2
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    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    0
    0
    13.01.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    -
    -
    3
    5
    -
    -
    1
    4
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
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    -
    3
    5
    -
    -
    1
    4
    25.11.25
    NIR Shield Cup
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
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    -
    0
    9
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    -
    1
    2
    1
    4
    1
    0
    0
    4
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    -
    0
    9
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    -
    1
    2
    13.09.25
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    1
    -
    -
    6
    4
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    -
    4
    3
    3
    2
    0
    1
    3
    1
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    -
    6
    4
    -
    -
    4
    3
    05.04.25
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    3
    6
    -
    -
    1
    3
    5
    0
    1
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    4
    0
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    3
    6
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    Ballymena United Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 8 November 2025 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Bangor, away team - Ballymena United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.

    Here are the game statistics (Ballymena United vs Bangor):

    • ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 3.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Ballymena United has engaged in 15 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 6 wins,
    • 8 losses,
    • 1 draws.

    📈Currently, Ballymena United stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 40% and a loss percentage of 53%.

    ⚽️Ballymena United has scored a total of 19 goals. On the defensive end, Ballymena United has allowed 22 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Ballymena United

    Last matches
    25.04.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    1
    4
    3
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
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    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    1
    4
    L
    18.04.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Portadown
    Portadown
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    -
    6
    4
    -
    -
    0
    1
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
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    6
    4
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    1
    L
    15.04.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Bangor
    Bangor
    1
    -
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    1
    1
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    -
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
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    1
    1
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    0
    1
    D
    11.04.26
    Premiership
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    2
    3
    1
    1
    1
    2
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    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    W
    07.04.26
    Premiership
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
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    -
    5
    2
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    2
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    1
    1
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    Cliftonville Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 8 November 2025 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Cliftonville, away - Dungannon). The match ended with a score of 2:0.

    Here are the game statistics (Cliftonville vs Dungannon):

    • ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
    • corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 6.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Cliftonville has engaged in 13 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 5 wins,
    • 5 losses,
    • 3 draws.

    📈Currently, Cliftonville stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 38% and a loss percentage of 38%.

    ⚽Cliftonville has scored a total of 15 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 15 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Cliftonville

    Last matches
    09.05.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
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    -
    11
    5
    16
    6
    1
    2
    1
    2
    1
    1
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    1
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    11
    5
    16
    6
    1
    2
    L
    25.04.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
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    -
    7
    3
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    -
    1
    1
    1
    2
    1
    2
    0
    0
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    7
    3
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    1
    1
    W
    18.04.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
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    -
    6
    7
    -
    -
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
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    6
    7
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    -
    0
    0
    W
    11.04.26
    Premiership
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
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    -
    6
    0
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    0
    3
    6
    2
    4
    2
    2
    0
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    -
    6
    0
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    -
    0
    3
    L
    07.04.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
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    2
    3
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 54;
    • home team wins - 18, away team wins - 29, draws - 7.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Cliftonville

    • matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 13;
    • wins: 6 vs 5;
    • win percentage: 40% vs 38%;
    • losses: 8 vs 5;
    • draws: 1 vs 3.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 4 vs 6;
    • losses: 5 vs 3;
    • draws: 1 vs 1.
    Trends
    • Ballymena United won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 home games against Cliftonville (Premiership).
    • Ballymena United won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 home games.
    👉Prediction: Ballymena United Handicap (+1.5) (odds: 1.22)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.43, the guests - 2.17;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.59;
    • both teams scored: overall - 31; at the home team's field - 17.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Cliftonville

    • average total in the tournament: 2.73 vs 2.31;
    • average total goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.15;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.47 vs 0.23;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.8 vs 0.92;
    • Ballymena United: average total at home in the tournament -  1;
    • Cliftonville: average total away in the tournament - 1;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 1.9 (away - 1.33).
    Trends
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 Ballymena United games.
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Ballymena United games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (3.5) (odds: 1.26)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Over 8.5 corners in 12 of last 14 Ballymena United home games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Over (8.5) (odds: 1.54)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 54;
    • both teams scored all-time - 31 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 17 times.

    Statistics: Ballymena United vs Cliftonville

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 13;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 7;
    • number of BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 1 (17%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Cliftonville away - 3 (60%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
    • BTTS matches for Ballymena United at home - 1 (20%);
    • BTTS matches for Cliftonville away - 2 (67%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.93)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Ballymena United conceded in the 2nd half in 13 of last 15 games against Cliftonville.
    • Ballymena United conceded in the 2nd half in 6 of last 7 home games against Cliftonville.
    • Ballymena United conceded in the 2nd half in 5 of last 6 home games against Cliftonville (Premiership).

    Our choice
    2nd half, Cliftonville will score goal at odds of -154*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (13 November 2025, 15:24)

    Betting Tips: Ballymena United - Cliftonville

    Cliftonville have drawn
    cliftonville-fcin last 4 away games.
    cliftonville-fcin last 3 away games (Premiership).
    Draw
    Everygame
    +240
    Ballymena United have not won
    ballymena-unitedin 6 of last 7 home games (Premiership).
    Cliftonville have not lost
    cliftonville-fcin 13 of last 14 games.
    cliftonville-fcin 9 of last 10 games (Premiership).
    cliftonville-fcin last 7 away games.
    cliftonville-fcin last 5 away games (Premiership).
    Cliftonville will not lose
    Everygame
    -333
    Ballymena United have conceded
    ballymena-unitedin 14 of last 15 games (Premiership).
    Cliftonville have scored
    cliftonville-fcin 11 of last 12 games.
    cliftonville-fcin 8 of last 9 away games.
    Cliftonville will score goal
    Everygame
    -455
    Over 1.5 goals scored
    ballymena-unitedcliftonville-fcin 12 of last 14 Ballymena United games against Cliftonville.
    ballymena-unitedcliftonville-fcin 6 of last 7 Ballymena United home games against Cliftonville.
    ballymena-unitedin 14 of last 15 Ballymena United games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin 11 of last 12 Ballymena United home games (Premiership).
    ballymena-unitedin last 9 Ballymena United home games.
    cliftonville-fcin 8 of last 9 Cliftonville games.
    Total goals Over (1.5)
    Everygame
    -303
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    Ballymena - Cliftonville Table position

    Premiership 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    4.
    Linfield
    Linfield
    33188756-2462
    5.
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    331381249-4847
    6.
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    331511740-5846
    9.
    Portadown
    Portadown
    331131936-5736
    10.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    33971739-5034
    11.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    33752138-7226

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    2 - Wins
    5 - Draws
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 2
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 7
    10 matches
    Scored - 14
    Conceded - 16
    -2
    -10
    10 - Scored
    20 - Conceded
    2
    Wins
    2
    5
    Draws
    1
    3
    Loses
    7
    Goal difference
    14
    Scored
    10
    16
    Conceded
    20
    3
    Match goals average
    3
    1.4
    Goals scored per match on average
    1
    1.6
    Goals conceded per match on average
    2
    8
    Both teams scored
    6
    64'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    93'
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