Glentoran FC vs Cliftonville FC Prediction: The Glens are a very tough team to play against

In anticipation of the 6th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League, an exciting matchup awaits at the Oval as Glentoran and Cliftonville prepare to face off. Both teams recently played to draws in their respective league matches. With expectations of an exhilarating and closely contested game, we anticipate a substantial number of goals. Presented below are meticulously formulated tips to enhance your excitement for the upcoming encounter.

Glentoran FC (4th)

Form: DWWLW

Glentoran pulled off an incredible performance against Crusaders in their most recent league game. Although they were unable to clinch all 3 points, they held their forte for a 2-2 draw. Jay Donnelly got on the scoresheet again for Glentoran netting his 3rd goal of the season. As they prepare to take on Cliftonville on Saturday, they'll be hoping for a positive outcome.

Glentoran is currently enjoying a strong streak, they are currently 4th placed in the league table boasting an overall league record of 3 wins, a draw, and a single loss in their past five league matches. Jay Donnelly leads the team's efforts on goals with 3 goals scored this season.

Cliftonville FC (3rd)

Form: DLWWW

After a string of victories, Cliftonville's winning streak was halted as they have now recorded a loss and a draw in their last two league games. Their most recent league game against Larne ended in a 1-1 draw. Now, they are eager to regain their momentum and get back to their winning ways as they prepare to face Glentoran on Saturday.

Cliftonville has achieved an impressive record of 3 wins, a draw and a loss out of 5 games played, accompanied by a notable total of 11 goals scored. Ben Wilson leads the team's efforts on goals with a total of 4 goals scored this season.

Head-To-Head Statistics

Their last 11 games produced 7 wins for Cliftonville and 4 wins for Glentoran

• Glentoran won the last two games between them with a total of 5 goals combined
• Cliftonville won 5 of the last 8 encounters between them
• There have been fewer than 7 total corners in their last 6 encounters.
• There have been a total of over 2.5 goals scored in 3 of their last 5 league encounters

Expert Betting Tips

Cliftonville has held the upper hand over Glentoran in their past 10 encounters, as evidenced by the H2H statistics above. However, considering Glentoran's recent form, we anticipate a significant shift in the dynamics of this match. With Glentoran displaying remarkable form, a remarkable spectacle might unfold. Our focus shifts to the goal-scoring aspects of the game, and we predict that at least one team will achieve over 1.5 goals.

Both teams are likely to be highly motivated to find the back of the net, making a scenario of goals from both sides feasible, with odds of 1.80. Moreover, placing a bet on a total of over 2.5 goals at 2.00 odds could also be a favorable choice.