Cliftonville vs Glenavon: match statistics
Cliftonville vs Glenavon: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cliftonville played against Glenavon in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on December 13, 2025. Final score: 5:2.
Recent form
Cliftonville has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Glenavon has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Cliftonville scores 1.31 goals per game and allows 1.19. Glenavon scores 0.74 and allows 2.05. Games in this league average 2.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Cliftonville's games and 47% of Glenavon's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 53%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cliftonville has the higher season xG average, 1.27 to 1.09 per game. Cliftonville takes 10.8 shots per game, while Glenavon takes 8.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Cliftonville leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.94 goals per game after halftime. Glenavon leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.37 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cliftonville's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Glenavon, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.69 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cliftonville | Glenavon | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cliftonville is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Cliftonville · 1.2 pts / game - Glenavon
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cliftonville is 77% better for: goals scored per game.
1.31 goals / game - Cliftonville · 0.74 goals / game - Glenavon
Cliftonville is 72% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.19 goals / game - Cliftonville · 2.05 goals / game - Glenavon
Cliftonville scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Glenavon keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 19 meczów).
Glenavon scores in 53% of games (10 of 19 meczów), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cliftonville
Over / Under - Glenavon
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cliftonville is 61% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / game - Cliftonville · 0.74 pts / game - Glenavon
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Glenavon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 16%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cliftonville
Glenavon
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Cliftonville | Liga | Glenavon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.69 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 48% | • 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 28% | ▼ 5% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▲ 95% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 78% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Cliftonville's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Glenavon. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cliftonville vs Glenavon?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Cliftonville 5:2 Glenavon. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cliftonville vs Glenavon?
Cliftonville score 1.31 goals per game on average and Glenavon 0.74. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Cliftonville's matches and 47% of Glenavon's.
What form are Cliftonville and Glenavon in?
Over the last 5 games Cliftonville have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Glenavon 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cliftonville vs Glenavon?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cliftonville vs Glenavon: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.