Loughgall vs Cliftonville Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming Northern Ireland Premiership match between Loughgall and Cliftonville is set to take place on Saturday, April 26th, at Lakeview Park. Loughgall, currently sitting 6th in the league with 22 points, will host Cliftonville, who tops the table with 55 points. This matchup promises to be an exciting encounter, given the historical dominance of Cliftonville over Loughgall and the contrasting forms of the two teams.
Team Form and Statistics
Loughgall has struggled in their recent form, with only 2 wins in their last 10 matches, and their home form has been particularly concerning, with an average of 2 goals conceded per game. On the other hand, Cliftonville has been solid, managing 5 wins in their last 10 matches, and they have a strong away record, scoring an average of 1.2 goals per game and conceding only 1.2 goals per game. Historically, Cliftonville has had the upper hand in head-to-head matches, with 5 wins and no draws in their last 5 encounters.
Goal-Scoring Trends
The goal-scoring trends of both teams also provide valuable insights. Loughgall scores an average of 1 goal per game and concedes an average of 1.9 goals per game, with 60% of their home matches ending with Over 2.5 goals. Cliftonville, on the other hand, scores an average of 1.8 goals per game and concedes an average of 0.8 goals per game, with only 40% of their away matches ending with Over 2.5 goals. Given these statistics, it's likely that the match will be a high-scoring encounter, especially considering Loughgall's tendency to concede goals at home.
Odds Analysis
The odds for the match suggest that Cliftonville is the clear favorite to win, with odds of 1.38. The draw odds are 4.75, and Loughgall's odds are 6.5. For the Over/Under 2.5 market, the odds are 1.72 for Over 2.5 and 2.07 for Under 2.5. The bookies seem to think that the match will be more likely to go Over 2.5 goals, but the Under 2.5 odds are still relatively competitive.
Bet Analysis
Considering the statistics and odds, the most likely outcome is a Cliftonville win, given their historical dominance and superior form. However, the odds of 1.38 may not offer the best value. The Over 2.5 odds of 1.72 seem attractive, given the goal-scoring trends of both teams, especially Loughgall's tendency to concede goals at home. The Under 2.5 odds of 2.07 may be tempting, but the statistics suggest that Over 2.5 is the more likely outcome.
Main Bet: Away @ 1.38 Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 @ 1.72
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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