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Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United

Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC
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Ballymena UnitedBallymena United
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Published: 01 Oct 2026Updated: 03 Oct 2026, 16:18

Match preview

Kickoff time, live score, statistics and 1X2 odds for Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United in Premiership on 3 October 2026.

Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United Odds

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1X2 prediction for Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United

Date and time 3 October 2026 at 17:00

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BTTSYes70%

Competitive fixture

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Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Cliftonville FCCliftonville FCLast matchesBallymena UnitedBallymena United
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
80%Over 1.5 goals100%
60%Over 2.5 goals40%
40%Over 3.5 goals40%
60%BTTS80%
60%Last 5 BTTS80%

Head to Head Cliftonville FC — Ballymena United

In the last 8 meetings, Ballymena United hold the edge — 3 wins for Cliftonville FC, 3 for Ballymena United, 2 draws.

38% W — 325% D — 238% W — 3
  • Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC2:2Ballymena UnitedBallymena United
    Premiership · 21 Mar 2026
  • Ballymena UnitedBallymena United2:2Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC
    Premiership · 13 Jan 2026
  • Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC3:2Ballymena UnitedBallymena United
    Premiership · 13 Sept 2025
  • Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC5:0Ballymena UnitedBallymena United
    Premiership · 05 Apr 2025
  • Ballymena UnitedBallymena United1:0Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC
    Premiership · 15 Mar 2025
  • Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC0:1Ballymena UnitedBallymena United
    Premiership · 16 Nov 2024
  • Ballymena UnitedBallymena United3:2Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC
    Premiership · 21 Sept 2024
  • Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC3:0Ballymena UnitedBallymena United
    Premiership · 20 Jan 2024
100%Over 0.5100%
75%Over 1.575%
75%Over 2.575%
50%BTTS50%
75%Cliftonville FC over 0.575%

Betting profits Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Cliftonville FC

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-1.74612
Match WinnerDraw-12.00012
Match WinnerLose+4.73612
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-1.64812
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+0.591012
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-6.51212
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+3.111012
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-2.0002
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.9722
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.6933
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-2.0013
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.19610
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-1.57410
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-0.3879
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-0.6329
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-9.0009
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+1.4599

Ballymena United

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-1.79412
Match WinnerDraw+6.65512
Match WinnerLose-4.53312
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-2.77612
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+1.84912
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-4.17312
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+1.33912
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.5811
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-4.3619
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.5489
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.3277
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-4.0037
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-1.02611
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-0.51511
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+1.8188
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-8.0008

Match statistics

In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.

Key events

  • 7'
    Yellow card
    Ballymena United
  • 27'
    Yellow card
    Cliftonville FC
  • 31'
    Yellow card
    Cliftonville FC
  • 32'
    Substitution M. Glynn (→ Michael Leetch)
    Ballymena United
  • 35'
    Yellow card
    Cliftonville FC
  • 57'
    Yellow card
    Cliftonville FC
  • 58'
    Goal
    Ballymena United
  • 59'
    Yellow card
    Cliftonville FC
  • 60'
    Yellow card
    Ballymena United
  • 65'
    Yellow card
    Ballymena United
  • 71'
    Red card
    Cliftonville FC
  • 71'
    Substitution D. McCallion (→ S. Whiteside)
    Ballymena United
  • 71'
    Substitution J. Hood (→ S. Murray)
    Ballymena United
  • 77'
    Substitution F. Thorndike (→ C. McKee)
    Ballymena United

Cliftonville FCLast matches Cliftonville FC

In the last 5 matches Cliftonville FC have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses. BTTS landed in 60% of those games.

40% W — 20% D — 060% L — 3
  • Limavady UnitedLimavady United1:0Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC
    LPremiership · 26 Sept 2026
  • Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC1:2GlentoranGlentoran
    LPremiership · 19 Sept 2026
  • LarneLarne2:0Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC
    LPremiership · 15 Sept 2026
  • Carrick RangersCarrick Rangers1:3Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC
    WPremiership · 12 Sept 2026
  • Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC3:1PortadownPortadown
    WPremiership · 05 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
0
Losses
3
Goals / game
1.4
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
60%

Ballymena UnitedLast matches Ballymena United

In the last 5 matches Ballymena United have 1 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 80% of those games.

20% W — 160% D — 320% L — 1
  • Ballymena UnitedBallymena United2:0PortadownPortadown
    WPremiership · 26 Sept 2026
  • Dungannon SwiftsDungannon Swifts1:1Ballymena UnitedBallymena United
    DPremiership · 19 Sept 2026
  • Ballymena UnitedBallymena United1:1Carrick RangersCarrick Rangers
    DPremiership · 15 Sept 2026
  • Coleraine FCColeraine FC3:2Ballymena UnitedBallymena United
    LPremiership · 11 Sept 2026
  • BangorBangor2:2Ballymena UnitedBallymena United
    DPremiership · 05 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
1
Draws
3
Losses
1
Goals / game
1.6
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
80%

Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Coleraine FCColeraine FC971119-81122
2LinfieldLinfield971112-6622
3LarneLarne651012-3916
4Crusaders FCCrusaders FC950415-14115
5GlentoranGlentoran941413-10313
6Dungannon SwiftsDungannon Swifts84139-8113
7Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC940512-11112
8Carrick RangersCarrick Rangers931511-15-410
9Ballymena UnitedBallymena United823312-1119
10Limavady UnitedLimavady United83057-11-49
11BangorBangor91268-19-115
12PortadownPortadown90185-19-141
League position 7 / 12Comparative team statisticsLeague position 9 / 12
444%Wins25%2
00%Draws38%3
556%Losses38%3
12100%Goals scored100%12
11100%Goals conceded100%11
12100%Points75%9

Season statistic Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United

Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 1 / 2
  • Goals scored 7 (1.4)
  • Goals conceded 7 (1.4)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 2

Ballymena UnitedBallymena United

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 1
  • Goals scored 8 (1.6)
  • Goals conceded 7 (1.4)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 0

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue Solitude, Belfast

Lineups

Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Ballymena UnitedBallymena United

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Ballymena UnitedBallymena United

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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