Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United prediction & analysis
58%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.71 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCliftonville FC to win ✗42% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗10% · fair 10.49
Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United preview and prediction
The match
Ballymena United travel to Solitude in the Premiership on Saturday 3 October (15:00 WAT) to face Cliftonville FC. Cliftonville FC are 5th with 21 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Ballymena United sit 9th on 16 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Cliftonville FC's last 5: LLLWW Most recently they lost to Limavady United 0–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Ballymena United's last 5: WDDLD Most recently they beat Portadown 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.4 for Cliftonville FC and 1.3 for Ballymena United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 58%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cliftonville FC 42%, draw 22%, Ballymena United 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 58% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Cliftonville FC 1–1 Ballymena United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cliftonville FC42%fair 2.36 · @2.25
Draw22%fair 4.49 · @3.60
Ballymena United35%fair 2.83 · @2.75
2.71Expected goals
1.43Cliftonville FC xG
1.28Ballymena United xG
58%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: Cliftonville FC 1.4 – 1.3 Ballymena United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cliftonville FC to win✗
42%
2.36
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.71
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.97
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cliftonville FC / FT Cliftonville FC✗
24%
4.19
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
10%
10.49
–
Form
Cliftonville FC – last 6
LLLWWL
26 Sep
@ Limavady United
0–1
L
19 Sep
vs Glentoran
1–2
L
15 Sep
@ Larne
0–2
L
12 Sep
@ Carrick Rangers
3–1
W
5 Sep
vs Portadown
3–1
W
29 Aug
vs Dungannon Swifts
0–2
L
1.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Ballymena United – last 6
WDDLDL
26 Sep
vs Portadown
2–0
W
19 Sep
@ Dungannon Swifts
1–1
D
15 Sep
vs Carrick Rangers
1–1
D
11 Sep
@ Coleraine FC
2–3
L
5 Sep
@ Bangor
2–2
D
21 Aug
vs Glentoran
0–2
L
1.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cliftonville FC and Ballymena United.
What is the prediction for Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United?
On our numbers Cliftonville FC have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Ballymena United 35%.
How many goals will there be in Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United?
Our predicted score is Cliftonville FC 1–1 Ballymena United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United?
Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Solitude.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
