Cliftonville vs Larne - 02/04/24 | Fast live stats

Cliftonville vs Larne Prediction & Preview

Preview

As the Northern Ireland Premiership marches into its 33rd round this Tuesday, all eyes will be on Solitude where Cliftonville hosts the current leaders, Larne, in a match that promises to be an enthralling encounter. Scheduled for a 18:45 kickoff, this game not only offers intense football action but also crucial points at stake in the race for Premiership glory.

Jim Magilton's Cliftonville side finds themselves in an enviable third position with 70 points, showcasing their capabilities with recent form indicating three wins and two losses from their last five outings. Their resilience was on full display during their last match against Loughgall at Lakeview Park where they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-3. At home, they've been particularly formidable - averaging 2.6 goals per game while conceding an average of 1.4 goals per game.

On the other hand, Tiernan Lynch’s Larne leads the pack with a commendable tally of 77 points and has been nothing short of spectacular recently - securing four wins and one draw from their previous five matches. Their offensive prowess was evident in their last clash against Glenavon at Inver Park which ended in a staggering 6-1 victory for Larne. Despite playing away this time around, Larne’s record speaks volumes about their efficiency on foreign soil; scoring an average of 1.4 goals while conceding only 0.2 goals per game when away.

The head-to-head record between these two sides leans slightly towards Larne who have managed to secure three wins compared to Cliftonville's single victory out of the last five encounters – including a narrow win (2-1) when they last met on March 11th at Inver Park.

With both teams displaying exceptional goal-scoring abilities - each averaging over two goals per game - coupled with contrasting defensive records (Cliftonville conceding significantly more both home and away), spectators can anticipate a clash filled with strategic gameplay and possibly plenty of goal-mouth action.

Bet

Taking into account both teams' recent form as well as historical performances against each other alongside statistical insights such as goal averages and conceded rates especially considering how both teams perform differently based on whether they are playing home or away; it paints quite the competitive picture.

Given these dynamics along with odds consideration where value meets probability — Over 2.5 goals stands out as an appealing bet here priced attractively at 2.15_. Both teams have demonstrated consistent scoring ability throughout the season making it likely that we'll see more than two goals scored during this match-up ensuring excitement for fans and bettors alike!