Cliftonville vs Ballymena United Football Stats

πŸ“ Premiership, Northern Ireland
πŸ•’ Saturday 21st March, 20:00 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Cliftonville sit 5th in the table after 27 games, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per home match this season. Ballymena United are 10th after 30 games, averaging 0.9 scored and 1.8 conceded on the road. Cliftonville have won 5/10 home games (50%) this season; Ballymena United have won 1/10 on the road (10%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Cliftonville have been involved in high-scoring home games this season β€” Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of their home fixtures (7/10). Ballymena United are lower on the road (50%, 5/10), averaging 0.9 scored and 1.8 conceded away from home.

Cliftonville frequently see both teams score at home (70%, 7/10). Ballymena United are lower on the road (50%, 5/10) β€” they've scored in 50% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

High corner counts are a feature of both teams' games this season β€” Cliftonville have seen 10+ corners in 70% of home fixtures (7/10), Ballymena United in 70% away (7/10). Over 9.5 Corners looks well supported.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners β€” Cliftonville see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Ballymena United in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Premiership table for the 2025/2026 season, with Cliftonville (5th) and Ballymena United (10th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premiership 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Larne 38 25 8 5 73:26 +47 83
2 Coleraine 38 25 5 8 83:37 +46 80
3 Glentoran 38 23 8 7 73:38 +35 77
4 Linfield 39 20 9 10 64:34 +30 69
5 Carrick Rangers 39 15 8 16 65:61 +4 53
6 Cliftonville H 39 15 8 16 56:61 -5 53
7 Dungannon Swifts 41 17 1 23 48:82 -34 52
8 Portadown 38 13 5 20 44:66 -22 44
9 Ballymena United A 38 10 9 19 46:58 -12 39
10 Bangor 38 10 9 19 41:65 -24 39
11 Crusaders 38 10 6 22 48:81 -33 36
12 Glenavon 38 8 4 26 37:69 -32 28

Team Form

Ballymena United have lost 80% of their away matches this season, while Cliftonville have been more solid at home (30% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Lost 3 (30%) 8 (80%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Cliftonville frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Ballymena United are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Cliftonville frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Ballymena United are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Cliftonville have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Ballymena United in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 18 (1.8 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 15 (1.5 avg) 18 (1.8 avg)

Match Corners

Both Cliftonville (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Ballymena United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 11.5 Corners 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 5 (50%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Cliftonville have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of home matches.

Ballymena United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Cliftonville and Ballymena United. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up β€” use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

13 Jan 2026
Ballymena United
2 – 2 HT: 1-1
Cliftonville
25 Nov 2025
Ballymena United
1 – 4 HT: 0-0
Cliftonville
13 Sep 2025
Cliftonville
3 – 2 HT: 0-1
Ballymena United
05 Apr 2025
Cliftonville
5 – 0 HT: 1-0
Ballymena United
15 Mar 2025
Ballymena United
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Cliftonville
16 Nov 2024
Cliftonville
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
08 Oct 2024
Cliftonville
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
21 Sep 2024
Ballymena United
3 – 2 HT: 1-1
Cliftonville
20 Jan 2024
Cliftonville
3 – 0 HT: 1-0
Ballymena United
23 Dec 2023
Cliftonville
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Ballymena United

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Cliftonville vs Ballymena United across a range of markets β€” full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change β€” always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Cliftonville 1.85
Draw 3.4
Ballymena United 3.6

Half Time Result

Cliftonville 2.32
Draw 2.25
Ballymena United 4.36

Double Chance

Cliftonville or Draw 1.2
Cliftonville or Ballymena United 1.19
Draw or Ballymena United 1.85

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.73
No 1.98

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.23
Over 2.5 1.82
Over 3.5 3.08
Under 1.5 3.62
Under 2.5 1.88
Under 3.5 1.28

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.3
Over 1.5 2.66

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.21
Over 9.5 1.46
Over 10.5 2.22
Over 11.5 4

Cliftonville Goals

Over 0.5 1.18
Over 1.5 1.95

Ballymena United Goals

Over 0.5 1.46
Over 1.5 2.9

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • BreiΓ°ablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland BreiΓ°ablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs NΓ΅mme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · NΓ΅mme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SΓΈnderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SΓΈnderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

Cliftonville vs Ballymena United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Cliftonville vs Ballymena United?

Over 8.5 Corners β€” Cliftonville see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Ballymena United in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Cliftonville or Ballymena United?

Cliftonville have a slight form edge at home (50% wins) over Ballymena United on the road (10% wins) in Premiership. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Cliftonville and Ballymena United?

Possibly β€” Cliftonville frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Ballymena United are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Cliftonville and Ballymena United?

Possibly β€” Cliftonville frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Ballymena United are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Cliftonville or Ballymena United?

Cliftonville have the stronger scoring record β€” 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Ballymena United's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Cliftonville and Ballymena United?

Yes β€” both Cliftonville (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Ballymena United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premiership. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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