Premiership
Match Analysis
Cliftonville FC
Ballymena United
Cliftonville FC
L
W
W
L
L
W
Ballymena United
D
L
D
L
L
W
What do these metrics mean?
- Strength
- Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
- Shot Conversion
- Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Shots on Target
- Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Possession
- Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
- Save Rate
- Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
- Attacking Potential
- Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
- Defensive Potential
- Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
- Expected Goals
- Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
- Head to Head
- Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
- Wins the Game
- Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.
Head to Head History
| Home Team | Away Team | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville FC | Ballymena United | 2 - 2 | March 21, 2026 |
| Ballymena United | Cliftonville FC | 2 - 2 | January 13, 2026 |
| Cliftonville FC | Ballymena United | 3 - 2 | September 13, 2025 |
| Cliftonville FC | Ballymena United | 5 - 0 | April 5, 2025 |
| Ballymena United | Cliftonville FC | 1 - 0 | March 15, 2025 |
| Cliftonville FC | Ballymena United | 0 - 1 | November 16, 2024 |
Cliftonville FC Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 26 | Away | Larne | 2 - 0 | Loss |
| Sep 12, 26 | Away | Carrick Rangers | 1 - 3 | Win |
| Sep 5, 26 | Home | Portadown | 3 - 1 | Win |
| Aug 29, 26 | Home | Dungannon Swifts | 0 - 2 | Loss |
| Aug 21, 26 | Away | Linfield | 1 - 0 | Loss |
| Aug 15, 26 | Away | Bangor | 0 - 3 | Win |
Ballymena United Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 26 | Home | Carrick Rangers | 1 - 1 | Draw |
| Sep 11, 26 | Away | Coleraine FC | 3 - 2 | Loss |
| Sep 5, 26 | Away | Bangor | 2 - 2 | Draw |
| Aug 21, 26 | Home | Glentoran | 0 - 2 | Loss |
| Aug 15, 26 | Away | Crusaders FC | 2 - 1 | Loss |
| Aug 8, 26 | Away | Linfield | 0 - 3 | Win |
Premiership Table
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Cliftonville FC | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 12 |
| 9 | Ballymena United | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 4 |
Predictions
Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 56.19% likelihood that both Cliftonville FC and Ballymena United will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.Cliftonville FC to win
This prediction indicates that Cliftonville FC has a 56.97% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 22.91 %Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 57.5% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 55.48% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.Most Likely Scorelines
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