Cliftonville FC vs Glenavon FC Prediction: The visitors are back on their feet again

As the 30th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League draws near, excitement mounts for the anticipated clash between Cliftonville and Glenavon. Cliftonville delivered a resounding victory over Coleraine in their latest league fixture, while Glenavon managed to hold Linfield to a draw. With both teams displaying clinical finishing, we anticipate a challenging matchup with goals expected from both sides. Let's delve into a comprehensive analysis and expert tips to prepare for this game.

Cliftonville FC (3rd)

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Continuing their impressive run, Cliftonville has now gone unbeaten in 14 games, with seven consecutive wins and a draw in their last eight league matches. Their recent performance against Coleraine was particularly outstanding, culminating in a commanding 4-1 victory. With such strong momentum behind them, Cliftonville seems poised for success in their upcoming Friday fixture against Glenavon.

Boasting an admirable record of 20 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses from 28 games, Cliftonville has scored over 40 goals this season. Spearheading their goal-scoring efforts is Ben Wilson, who has impressively found the net 17 times. With Wilson in exceptional form, there's anticipation that he may further enhance his goal tally in the forthcoming match against Glenavon.

Glenavon FC (9th)

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Glenavon once again showcased their resilience by holding the formidable Linfield to a 2-2 draw in their recent league outing, with Aaron Prendergast securing a last-minute equalizer. Eager to regain momentum, they are now aiming for a more favorable outcome in the upcoming clash against Cliftonville.

Their overall league record stands at nine wins, four draws, and 15 losses from the 27 games played thus far. The pivotal question lingers: can they secure a positive result on Saturday against a robust Cliftonville side boasting an unbeaten streak of 14 games?

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at the last 10 games between them produced 8 victories for Cliftonville and 2 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Based on the historical head-to-head statistics, Cliftonville has consistently outperformed Glenavon in their last 10 league encounters. With Cliftonville's impressive current form taken into account, we anticipate a continuation of this trend in the upcoming Saturday match. Our prediction remains steadfast: Cliftonville will secure a victory, with an expectation of at least 2 goals being scored. This makes a win and over 1.5 goals for Cliftonville at 1.61 odds an attractive betting option.

Furthermore, it's notable that Cliftonville has scored a minimum of 2 goals in 5 out of their last 7 meetings with Glenavon. Therefore, we foresee a similar outcome in this fixture, with Cliftonville expected to find the back of the net at least twice. Additionally, our prediction includes Ben Wilson among the goal scorers.