Cliftonville vs Ballymena United — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Premiership, Northern Ireland
🕒 Saturday 13th September, 15:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Cliftonville (50% home wins) hold a slight edge over Ballymena United on the road (10% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

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

Cliftonville often see both teams score at home (70%), while Ballymena United are less consistent on the road (50%). There's still a reasonable case for BTTS – Yes, mainly driven by the home side's open style.

Cliftonville regularly reach high corner totals at home (70%), while Ballymena United are lower on the road (60%). The home side may drive the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — 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 (7th) and Ballymena United (6th) 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 37 24 8 5 65:26 +39 80
2 Coleraine 37 24 5 8 77:35 +42 77
3 Glentoran 37 23 8 6 71:32 +39 77
4 Linfield 37 19 9 9 60:31 +29 66
5 Carrick Rangers 37 14 8 15 61:56 +5 50
6 Cliftonville H 37 14 8 15 53:58 -5 50
7 Dungannon Swifts 37 15 1 21 42:69 -27 46
8 Portadown 37 12 5 20 40:64 -24 41
9 Ballymena United A 37 10 9 18 44:55 -11 39
10 Bangor 37 10 9 18 39:61 -22 39
11 Crusaders 37 9 6 22 45:79 -34 33
12 Glenavon 37 8 4 25 35:66 -31 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 5 (50%) 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 5 (50%) 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%) 2 (20%)
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 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 18 (1.8 avg) 8 (0.8 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 17 (1.7 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%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 11.5 Corners 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Cliftonville have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of home matches.

Ballymena United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of away matches.

Corners Won

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Cliftonville (Home Form) Ballymena United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 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 — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

5th Apr, 2025
Cliftonville
5 – 0 HT: 1-0
Ballymena United
15th Mar, 2025
Ballymena United
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Cliftonville
16th Nov, 2024
Cliftonville
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Ballymena United
8th Oct, 2024
Cliftonville
0 – 1 HT:
Ballymena United
21st Sep, 2024
Ballymena United
3 – 2 HT: 1-1
Cliftonville
20th Jan, 2024
Cliftonville
3 – 0 HT: 1-0
Ballymena United
23rd Dec, 2023
Cliftonville
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Ballymena United
23rd Sep, 2023
Ballymena United
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Cliftonville
28th Jan, 2023
Cliftonville
4 – 0 HT: 2-0
Ballymena United
3rd Dec, 2022
Ballymena United
4 – 1 HT: 1-0
Cliftonville

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Cliftonville vs Ballymena United across a range of markets — 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 — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Cliftonville 1.9
Draw 3.7
Ballymena United 4

Half Time Result

Cliftonville 2.46
Draw 2.2
Ballymena United 4.36

Double Chance

Cliftonville or Draw 1.25
Cliftonville or Ballymena United 1.24
Draw or Ballymena United 1.8

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.83
No 2

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.31
Over 2.5 1.89
Over 3.5 3.5
Under 1.5 3.65
Under 2.5 1.96
Under 3.5 1.37

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.36
Over 1.5 2.7

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.8
Over 9.5 2.37
Over 10.5 3.25
Over 11.5 4.5

Cliftonville Goals

Over 0.5 1.2
Over 1.5 1.9
Over 2.5 4

Ballymena United Goals

Over 0.5 1.44
Over 1.5 3.25
Over 2.5 7.5

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
  • Eger W vs Kazincbarcika W 17:30 BST | Nöi NB II, Hungary Eger W have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Kazincbarcika W have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/7 away matches this season · Odds: 1.7
    91% combined
  • Watford U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Watford U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 home matches this season · Charlton Athletic U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
    85% combined
  • SK Artis Brno vs Táborsko 16:00 BST | Chance Národní Liga, Czech Republic SK Artis Brno have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 home matches this season · Táborsko have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 away matches this season · Odds: 2
    82% combined
  • Westerlo U21 vs Beerschot-Wilrijk U21 19:00 BST | Reserve Pro League, Belgium Westerlo U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/10 home matches this season · Beerschot-Wilrijk U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/10 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    75% combined

Cliftonville vs Ballymena United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Cliftonville vs Ballymena United?

Over 8.5 Corners — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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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