Cliftonville vs Ballymena United Prediction & Preview
Preview
The Northern Ireland Premiership match between Cliftonville and Ballymena United is set to take place on Saturday, 16th November at Solitude. Cliftonville, currently sitting second in the league with 27 points, will be looking to continue their impressive form against a struggling Ballymena United side.
In their last five matches, Cliftonville have secured four wins and one draw, taking 13 points from a possible 15. Their most recent outing saw them thrash Dungannon Swifts 4-1 away at Stangmore Park. On the other hand, Ballymena United have had a dismal run of form, winning only once in their last five matches and taking just three points from a possible 15. They were defeated 2-0 by Linfield in their previous match.
The two teams have met recently, with Ballymena United securing a surprise 3-2 win over Cliftonville at The Showgrounds on September 21st. However, Cliftonville have dominated the head-to-head matches between the two sides, winning four of the last five encounters.
Cliftonville's home form has been impressive, scoring an average of one goal per game and conceding just 0.33 goals per match. Ballymena United, on the other hand, have struggled away from home, scoring an average of just 0.33 goals per game and conceding an average of one goal per match.
Bet
Considering Cliftonville's impressive form and home advantage, I would recommend a Home Win bet at odds of 1.65. While Ballymena United did secure a surprise win in their previous encounter, Cliftonville's overall performance and statistics suggest they are the stronger team. The odds of 1.65 offer a relatively safe return on investment, making it an attractive option for those looking to place a bet on this match.
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This preview should be used to help you evaluate the Cliftonville vs Ballymena United match, recent team form, goals, statistics and league performance. You should then come to your own decision about what YOU think is a good bet. Always check the facts and never bet money you cannot afford to lose.
