Glentoran and Cliftonville face each other on Wednesday 03.18.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Glentoran's home ground, the The Oval.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Glentoran and Cliftonville, 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 Glentoran vs Cliftonville
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Glentoran preview
Glentoran heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 31 matches, Glentoran secured 20 victories, 5 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 2.1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Glentoran's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 20 victories so far.
Glentoran has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 59 goals, of which 59 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.9 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Patrick Hoban, who has found the back of the net 23 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Ryan Cooney has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, Glentoran has conceded 29 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 0.94 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.94 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Cliftonville preview
Cliftonville comes into the game with 31 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 13 victories, 7 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.48 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses.
Cliftonville's attack has been highly effective, scoring 51 goals during this period. Of that total, 47 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.52 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.55.
Cliftonville's offensive system is led by Jack Keaney, the team's top scorer this season. The irish midfielder has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Rory Hale. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 43 goals with an average of 1.39 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 48 goals in 33 matches, averaging 1.45 per match.
Head to head: Glentoran vs Cliftonville
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Glentoran
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W L |
2.1 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.14 |
| Away | W W L D W |
2.06 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 65% | 64% | 65% |
| Goals | 2.84 | 2.71 | 2.94 |
| Scored | 1.9 | 1.71 | 2.06 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 1 | 0.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 64% | 41% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 29% | 47% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 7% | 12% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 50% | 65% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.59 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
0.97 | 0.85 | 1.07 |
Cliftonville
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W L |
1.48 |
| Home | W L W W L |
1.69 |
| Away | L W W L L |
1.27 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.9 | 3.19 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.52 | 1.75 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1.39 | 1.44 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 56% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 31% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 50% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.56 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.42 | 1.47 |
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