Cliftonville vs Glentoran: match statistics
Cliftonville vs Glentoran: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cliftonville play Glentoran in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match date is 7 April 2026 at 20:45. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Cliftonville: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Glentoran: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cliftonville scores 1.44 and concedes 1.56 goals per match. Glentoran scores 1.92 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cliftonville 59%, Glentoran 53%. Over 2.5: Cliftonville 59%, Glentoran 53%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Glentoran has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.41. Cliftonville: 11.8 shots per match, Glentoran: 13.3.
Match halves
Cliftonville: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.79. Glentoran: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 1.08.
Goals by minute
Cliftonville: 76-90+ (14 goals). Glentoran: 31-45+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.94 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 0-1-2. Average goals 3.67, BTTS 33%.
Match description
I back the away win (Glentoran): they sit 2nd with 21 wins this season versus Cliftonville’s 13, indicating seasonal superiority. Recent form over the last 5 matches strongly favors the visitors — Glentoran in their last 5: 2-2-1, scored 9 and conceded 3; Cliftonville is winless in those five (0-2-3), scoring only 3 and conceding 9; points per game in these five fixtures is 1.6 vs 0.4. Statistically, Glentoran away average 2.06 goals scored with xG 1.66 and concede 0.88, while Cliftonville at home score 1.76 (xG 1.55) and concede 1.47; this yields a defensive advantage for the visitors of about 0.59 goals per game and a slight edge in expected chances. Additionally, the visitors have higher shot conversion (16% vs 14%), more clean sheets away (47% vs 29%) and a lower percentage of matches without scoring (12% vs 24%), which reduces the risk of a goalless performance in their favor. Considering seasonal results advantage, superior form and stronger defense (0.88 vs 1.47), I estimate Glentoran’s chance to win at approximately 62%.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Cliftonville | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.38 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Glentoran is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Cliftonville · 1.6 pts / match - Glentoran
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.
Glentoran is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.44 goals / match - Cliftonville · 1.92 goals / match - Glentoran
Glentoran is 56% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.56 goals / match - Cliftonville · 1 goals / match - Glentoran
Cliftonville scores in 77% of matches (30 of 39 matches), while Glentoran keeps a clean sheet in 39% (15 of 38 matches).
Glentoran scores in 89% of matches (34 of 38 matches), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 39 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Cliftonville
Over / Under — Glentoran
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Glentoran is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / match - Cliftonville · 1.76 pts / match - Glentoran
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Glentoran - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 61%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (17 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cliftonville
Glentoran
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.00 | 2.94 | • 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 52% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 56% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 26% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 76% | • 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 80% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Cliftonville 0 - 1 - 2 Glentoran. Average goals 3.67, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cliftonville vs Glentoran?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Cliftonville 1:2 Glentoran. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cliftonville and Glentoran?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Cliftonville won 0, Glentoran won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cliftonville vs Glentoran?
Cliftonville score 1.44 goals per game on average and Glentoran 1.92. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Cliftonville's matches and 53% of Glentoran's.
What form are Cliftonville and Glentoran in?
Over the last 5 games Cliftonville have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Glentoran 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cliftonville vs Glentoran?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cliftonville vs Glentoran: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.