Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United Prediction: Home team for the win

After their scintillating victory last week at the Mourneview park, Cliftonville will host Ballymena United this weekend at the Solitude with hopes of building on their victory. Please see below carefully prepared tips for you.

Cliftonville FC (1st) WDDWW

Cliftonville was able to improve their performance in their last match after losing two consecutive leads. The Reds scored three goals against Glenavon, resulting in a 1-3 victory.

Cliftonville has had a successful run of games recently, including a comeback win against Larne in which they were trailing for the first 50 minutes. They also secured wins against Coleraine, Carrick Rangers, and Linfield. Despite these challenges, Cliftonville remains at the top of the league table and will need to continue their strong performance to maintain their position.

Cliftonville are currently first (1st) in the league table with sixteen (16) wins, five (5) draws, and four (4) losses, averaging fifty (50) points from twenty-four (24) games. Their title chances have increased now that they are at the top of the table. Can they get a win at the Solitude?

Ballymena United (7th) DLWWW

In their last match, Ballymena United was unable to score against Newry City and the game ended in a 0-0 draw. It's undeniable that Ballymena United had a poor start to the season, but they have shown an improvement in recent games due to the possibility of a spot in the Championship qualification round that is becoming more likely.

Recently, Ballymena United has had a mixed record, winning three out of their last five matches. However, they suffered a 3-0 loss to Linfield and had a goalless draw against Newry City. Despite a shaky start to the season, Ballymena United appear to have found their form and are now ready to fight for a league spot with renewed vigour and determination.

They are currently seventh (7th) in the league table with nine (9) wins, three (3) draws, and eleven (11) losses, averaging a total of thirty (30) points from all matches this season. Can they get a goal at the Solitude on Saturday?

Expert Betting Tips

With their current form this season, Ballymena United should be another walk in the park for Cliftonville. Cliftonville have not lost a game in their last 6 games, even though they lost focus in some matches that ended in draws, but Ballymena United cannot match the current strength of Cliftonville. We predict a straight win and over 1.5 goals scored for Cliftonville.

Looking at the head-to-head statistics, it is pertinent to note that the meetings between both teams have always been tough encounters. The last time these two teams met, Ballymena United came out on top 4-1.The last ten meetings between them resulted in five wins for Cliftonville, three wins for Ballymena United, and three draws.We predict a total annihilation by Cliftonville, with goals scored in both halves and a total of over 2.5 goals scored, as has been the case in 70% of their last 12 meetings.