Newry City FC vs Cliftonville FC Prediction: A confident victory for the Reds

Approaching the 25th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League, a highly anticipated clash is set between Newry City and Cliftonville at the Showgrounds Newry. Cliftonville is in amazing form while Newry City continues to languish at the bottom of the table. Our prediction for this match inclines towards a win for Cliftonville. For a detailed analysis of the upcoming game, we invite you to explore our meticulously crafted expert tips.

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Newry City finds themselves at the bottom of the league, enduring four consecutive league defeats in their recent five games. Their latest league fixture against Dungannon Swifts ended in a 5-0 defeat and they are edging towards another defeat on Saturday.  

The team's overall performance in the past 24 league matches comprises three wins, 18 losses, and three draws, with a notable number of goals conceded, surpassing 40. As they prepare to face Cliftonville on Saturday, the team faces a formidable task, and the outcome may likely lean toward another defeat.

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Maintaining their remarkable form, Cliftonville extended their unbeaten streak to eight games with a noteworthy 2-1 victory over Crusaders in their recent league encounter. Cliftonville is in a favorable position for a positive outcome in their upcoming Saturday clash against Newry City.

With a commendable record of 16 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses out of 23 games, Cliftonville has amassed over 40 goals. Leading the charge in goal-scoring efforts is Ben Wilson, who has netted an impressive 17 goals this season. In exceptional form, Wilson stands as a key player, and there's anticipation that he may add to his goal tally in the upcoming match against Newry City.

Cliftonville emerged victorious in their last 6 encounters.

Considering the historical data and their recent head-to-head encounters, Cliftonville has consistently held an advantage over Newry City in their last six meetings. Furthermore, their earlier clash in mid-August resulted in a convincing 3-0 victory for Cliftonville, while their second-leg encounter ended in a 0-1 victory to Cliftonville reinforcing the expectation of a similar outcome in the upcoming game on Saturday. Our prediction remains steadfast: Cliftonville is likely to secure another victory.

An additional interesting prospect is the likelihood of Cliftonville scoring a minimum of three goals, with odds set at 1.77. Given Cliftonville's demonstrated goal-scoring prowess, this represents a reliable betting option in this context.