Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United FC
Stadium: Solitude Arena
23.12.2023, 18:00
As the 22nd round of the Northern Ireland Premier League approaches, an exciting clash is anticipated at the Solitude Arena, featuring Cliftonville and Ballymena United. Cliftonville is currently in excellent form, boasting an undefeated streak in their last six league games. In contrast, Ballymena United finds themselves at the bottom of the table. The prevailing expectation is that Cliftonville will secure a convincing win in this matchup. To delve deeper into the analysis of the upcoming game, we encourage you to explore our carefully curated expert tips.
Cliftonville FC (3rd)
Form: WDWWW
Maintaining their impressive form, Cliftonville extended their unbeaten streak to six games with a remarkable 1-4 triumph over Loughgall in their latest league encounter. Currently trailing the league leaders Linfield by just 4 points, Cliftonville is poised for a positive result in their upcoming Saturday clash against Ballymena United.
With a commendable record of 14 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses out of 21 games, Cliftonville has amassed over 40 goals. Leading the charge in goal-scoring efforts is Ben Wilson, who has netted an impressive 16 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 Ballymena United.
Ballymena United FC (11th)
Form: LDDLL
Ballymena United has encountered substantial challenges in the ongoing season, securing only three victories in their 21 games thus far. The team faced adversity in their latest match against Carrick Rangers, suffering a notable 0-2 defeat. Sporting a record of 15 losses, three wins, and three draws, their overall performance in the league underscores the formidable obstacles they have navigated in this campaign.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical look at their last 11 encounters produced 6 victories for Cliftonville, 3 victories for Ballymena United, and 2 draws.
Expert Betting Tips
Ballymena United is currently grappling with significant challenges in the league this season, having failed to secure a victory in their last 8 league games. In stark contrast, Cliftonville is riding a wave of success, boasting an impressive six-game unbeaten streak. Our expectations for the upcoming clash lean towards nothing less than a victory or a draw for Cliftonville. A defeat for Cliftonville is not within our anticipations. Therefore, our primary prediction is a win or draw for Cliftonville, coupled with a total of over 1.5 goals.
Given Cliftonville's outstanding form, we also predict that they will score at least two goals in this match, with odds set at 1.62.
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