Cliftonville and Bangor face each other on Tuesday 02.10.2026, at 19:45 (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 Bangor, 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.
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Cliftonville preview
Cliftonville heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 23 matches, Cliftonville secured 8 victories, 7 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.35 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Cliftonville's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Cliftonville has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 36 goals, of which 32 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.39 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jack Keaney, who has found the back of the net 6 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 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Cliftonville has conceded 32 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.39 per game) and 37 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.48 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Bangor preview
Bangor comes into the game with 27 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 9 victories, 4 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1.15 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 4 draws, and 14 losses.
Bangor's attack has been highly effective, scoring 32 goals during this period. Of that total, 32 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.19 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.19.
Bangor's offensive system is led by Ben Arthurs, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Tiarnan Mulvenna. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 44 goals with an average of 1.63 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 44 goals in 27 matches, averaging 1.63 per match.
Head to head: Cliftonville vs Bangor
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cliftonville
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D D |
1.35 |
| Home | L W L L W |
1.5 |
| Away | L D D D W |
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 42% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.78 | 2.83 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.39 | 1.5 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1.39 | 1.33 | 1.45 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 58% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 33% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 25% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 42% | 64% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.51 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.26 | 1.56 |
Bangor
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L W |
1.15 |
| Home | L W W L L |
1.33 |
| Away | L L L W D |
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.81 | 2.53 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.13 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.4 | 1.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 53% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 13% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 47% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.28 | 1.06 |
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xGA
|
1.61 | 1.47 | 1.8 |
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