Cliftonville and Ballymena United face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Solitude on Saturday, 13/09/2025, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Cliftonville vs Ballymena United, 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.

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Cliftonville and Ballymena United are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.

That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.

👉 Our prediction is: Ballymena United win or draw

Ballymena United has been a thorn in the side of many teams of late, and even away from home, they are quite a dangerous opponent for anyone. So as they travel to face Cliftonville, our betting tip is Ballymena United win or draw on the Double Chance market, which means they can either win or draw for the bet to win.

It would honestly not be that big of a surprise if Ballymena United emerged victorious against Cliftonville given the quality they've shown, but claiming a point is a much more realistic goal.

Cliftonville preview

Cliftonville comes into the match having played 6 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.

Cliftonville's attack has scored 11 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.17 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.38.

The offense system of Cliftonville is led by Joe Gormley as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rory Hale, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1.17 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 12 goals conceded in 8 matches, resulting in an average of 1.5.

Ballymena United preview

On the other hand, Ballymena United comes into the match having played 5 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.8 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses.

Ballymena United's attack has scored 8 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.6.

The offense system of Ballymena United is led by Donal Rocks as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Matthew Clarke, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.8 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 4 goals conceded in 5 matches, resulting in an average of 0.8.

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 Team Logo

Cliftonville

Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D L

1.33

Home W D

1.67

Away L L

1

Away Team

Ballymena United Team Logo

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

2

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Published on 13 September 2025, at 09:31 Last updated on 7 December 2025, at 19:04
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Journalist, a football lover and sports betting expert for over 7 years. In addition to being a bet world aficionado, Amauri also practices athletics, and as all good Brazilian, does not refuse a brew.