Glenavon vs Cliftonville Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming match between Glenavon and Cliftonville at Mourneview Park on Saturday, February 15th, 2025, promises to be an exciting encounter in the 29th round of the Northern Ireland Premiership. Glenavon, currently sitting 10th in the league with 31 points, will look to capitalize on their home advantage against Cliftonville, who occupies the 7th spot with 36 points.
Team Form and Head-to-Head Record
Glenavon has been in relatively good form, with 5 wins, 2 losses, and 3 draws in their last 10 matches, accumulating 18 points. In contrast, Cliftonville has struggled, securing only 1 win, 5 losses, and 4 draws, which translates to 7 points from their last 10 games. Historically, Cliftonville has the upper hand in their head-to-head record, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 encounters. However, their most recent meeting ended in a 0-0 draw, suggesting that Glenavon can hold their own against their opponents.
Goal Scoring and Defensive Record
Glenavon averages 1.5 goals per game in their last 10 matches, while Cliftonville manages an average of 1 goal per game. At home, Glenavon's average increases to 2 goals per game, whereas Cliftonville's away average is 0.71 goals per game. This disparity in goal scoring could be a decisive factor, especially considering Glenavon's home advantage.
Over/Under 2.5 Goal Market Analysis
The statistics for the Over/Under 2.5 goal market are intriguing. Glenavon's home matches have seen an average of 2 goals scored per game, with 60% of these matches ending with Over 2.5 goals. Cliftonville's away form tells a different story, with only 28.57% of their matches ending with Over 2.5 goals. However, given Glenavon's strong home record and the potential for an open game, backing Over 2.5 goals might offer value, despite the bookies' odds suggesting a lower likelihood of this outcome.
Bet Analysis and Odds
The odds for the match are as follows: Home win at 2.6, Draw at 3.4, and Away win at 2.3. For the Over/Under 2.5 goal market, the odds are 2.15 for Over 2.5 and 1.66 for Under 2.5. Given Glenavon's recent form, home advantage, and the higher percentage of their home matches going over 2.5 goals, the value might lie in backing Glenavon to win and the match to go over 2.5 goals.
Main Bet: Home @ 2.6 Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 @ 2.15
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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