Cliftonville and Ballymena United face each other on Saturday 09.13.2025, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Cliftonville's home ground, the Solitude.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cliftonville and Ballymena United, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Cliftonville vs Ballymena United
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Cliftonville preview
Cliftonville heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 6 matches, Cliftonville secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.33 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Cliftonville's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.
Cliftonville has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 11 goals, of which 7 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.17 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Joe Gormley, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Rory Hale has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Cliftonville has conceded 7 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.17 per game) and 12 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.5 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Ballymena United preview
Ballymena United comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.8 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses.
Ballymena United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 8 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.6 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.6.
Ballymena United's offensive system is led by Donal Rocks, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Matthew Clarke. The defender has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.8 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 4 goals in 5 matches, averaging 0.8 per match.
Head to head: Cliftonville vs Ballymena United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Cliftonville
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L D D |
1.33 |
| Home | W D D D |
1.67 |
| Away | W L L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 0.67 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.49 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.3 | 1.49 |
Away Team
Ballymena United
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W |
1.5 |
| Away | L W W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 2 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.45 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.24 | 1.32 |
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