Larne and Cliftonville face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Inver Park on Saturday, 28/03/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Larne vs Cliftonville, based on a 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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Larne preview
Larne comes into the match having played 33 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 22 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 2.21 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 22 wins, 12 draws, and 5 losses.
Larne's attack has scored 63 goals during this period. Out of this total, 60 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.82 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.62.
The offence system of Larne is led by Paul O'Neill as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tomas Cosgrove, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 28 goals conceded in 39 matches, resulting in an average of 0.72.
Cliftonville preview
On the other hand, Cliftonville comes into the match having played 33 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.42 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 9 draws, and 13 losses.
Cliftonville's attack has scored 53 goals during this period. Out of this total, 49 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.48 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.51.
The offence 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 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 48 goals with an average of 1.45 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 35 matches, resulting in an average of 1.51.
Head to head: Larne vs Cliftonville
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Larne
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D L |
2 |
| Home | W D L D W |
1.6 |
| Away | W W L W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 65% | 69% |
| Goals | 2.48 | 2.47 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.82 | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.59 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 41% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 52% | 59% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 12% | 19% |
| 1st to Score | 70% | 71% | 69% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.67 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 0.91 | 1.23 |
Cliftonville
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L W W |
1.4 |
| Home | D W L W W |
2 |
| Away | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 47% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.94 | 3.24 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.76 | 1.19 |
| Conceded | 1.45 | 1.47 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 59% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 24% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 70% | 53% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.55 | 1.36 |
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xGA
|
1.49 | 1.44 | 1.53 |
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