Glentoran vs Cliftonville Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming Northern Ireland Premiership match between Glentoran and Cliftonville is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams having a strong presence in the league. Glentoran, currently in 3rd place, will host Cliftonville, the league leaders, at The Oval on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.
Team Form and Head-to-Head Record
Analyzing the recent form of both teams, Glentoran has had a mixed run with 3 wins, 3 losses, and 4 draws in their last 10 matches. In contrast, Cliftonville has been more consistent, with 6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw in their last 10 matches. The head-to-head record between the two teams shows that Cliftonville has a slight edge, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 encounters, including a 1-0 victory in their most recent meeting.
Goal-Scoring Trends
In terms of goal averages, Cliftonville has a higher scoring rate, with an average of 2 goals per game in their last 10 matches, compared to Glentoran's 1.4 goals per game. Glentoran's home form has been decent, with an average of 1.4 goals scored per game, while Cliftonville has scored an average of 1.67 goals per game away from home. Notably, 60% of Glentoran's home matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals, while 50% of Cliftonville's away matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals.
Match Odds and Predictions
The odds for this match suggest that Glentoran is the favorite, with a home win priced at 2.1. However, considering Cliftonville's recent form and their head-to-head record against Glentoran, the away win at 3.2 could be a more attractive option. The draw is priced at 3.3. For the Over/Under 2.5 market, the odds are identical at 1.9, indicating that the bookies believe the match could go either way.
Bet Analysis
Given the recent form of both teams, the goal-scoring averages, and the head-to-head record, I believe that the away win has a good chance of occurring. Additionally, considering the high percentage of matches that have ended with Over 2.5 goals for both teams, the Over 2.5 result also has a strong likelihood.
Main Bet: Away @ 3.2 Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 @ 1.9
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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