Ballymena United and Cliftonville face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at The Showgrounds on Tuesday, 13/01/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Ballymena United vs Cliftonville, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Ballymena United vs Cliftonville
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Ballymena United preview
Ballymena United comes into the match having played 22 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.09 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses.
Ballymena United's attack has scored 26 goals during this period. Out of this total, 26 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.18 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.18.
The offense system of Ballymena United is led by Kian Corbally as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kian Corbally, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 33 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.5.
Cliftonville preview
On the other hand, Cliftonville comes into the match having played 20 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.
Cliftonville's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.4 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.45.
The offense system of Cliftonville is led by Jack Keaney as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rory Hale, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 1.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.32.
Head to head: Ballymena United vs Cliftonville
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L L |
1.09 |
| Home | D L L L W |
1.1 |
| Away | L L W D L |
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 30% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.68 | 2.6 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.2 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.58 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 30% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 30% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 30% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.36 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.46 | 1.42 |
Cliftonville
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W L |
1.5 |
| Home | W L L W W |
1.64 |
| Away | D D W L L |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 45% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.64 | 2.56 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.55 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.09 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 55% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 36% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 27% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 36% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.56 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.17 | 1.55 |
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