Coleraine vs Cliftonville: match statistics
Coleraine vs Cliftonville: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Coleraine played against Cliftonville in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on October 10, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Coleraine has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Cliftonville has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Coleraine scores 2.20 goals per game and allows 1.00. Cliftonville scores 1.20 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Coleraine's games and 40% of Cliftonville's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 50%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Coleraine has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.31 per game. Coleraine takes 13.5 shots per game, while Cliftonville takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Coleraine leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 1.10 goals per game after halftime. Cliftonville leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Coleraine's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). For Cliftonville, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Coleraine top the table and have won 8 of their 10 matches, while ninth-placed Cliftonville have 4 wins and 6 defeats. The hosts have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 10 goals in that run; the visitors have managed just one win and scored 4 goals over the same period. At home, Coleraine average 1.8 goals with an xG of 1.79, while Cliftonville concede an average of one goal away from home but allow opponents chances worth an xG of 1.57. The hosts also hold the edge in average shots on target, with 5.2 at home compared to the visitors’ 3.6 away, and Cliftonville have failed to score in 60% of their away matches. Coleraine’s 8 goals conceded in their last 5 matches are a concern, but their advantage in form and the quality of chances created justifies backing a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest argument for BTTS - No is Cliftonville’s lack of scoring: the visitors have failed to score in 60% of their matches this season, and averaged just 0.8 goals across their last five games. Both teams scored in only 20% of their matches, compared with 60% of Coleraine’s games. The hosts, however, have a strong chance of finding the net, having averaged 2.0 goals in their last five matches, while Cliftonville conceded 1.4. One risk for this pick is that Coleraine have yet to keep a clean sheet this season, but the visitors’ weaker attack makes a game in which they fail to score more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Under 3.5 goals: both teams finished 80% of their matches below this threshold, and none of those games featured more than 4 goals. In their last 5 matches, Coleraine averaged 3.6 total goals, while Cliftonville averaged just 2.2, tempering confidence in a higher-scoring game. The hosts have scored 10 goals in their last 5 games, compared with 4 for the visitors, while their average xG over that period was 1.47 and 1.18, respectively. I therefore project around 1.50 goals for Coleraine and 0.95 for Cliftonville, or 2.45 in total; Under 3.5 offers a clearer edge than the more finely balanced 2.5 line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely scenario is Coleraine taking a lead at the break and maintaining it through to full time. In their last five matches, the hosts were ahead at half-time three times, while Cliftonville were trailing at the break twice. Coleraine won four of those five matches and scored an average of 2.0 goals, whereas Cliftonville won only once and averaged 0.8 goals. The hosts’ early lead is also supported by their average of 0.2 goals conceded before half-time, compared with 0.8 for the visitors. However, the 1/1 HT/FT pick is not certain: Coleraine concede an average of 1.2 goals after the break, so a half-time draw followed by a home win remains a significant alternative.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| Coleraine | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.29 |
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.
Coleraine is 300% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Coleraine · 0.6 pts / game - Cliftonville
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.
Coleraine is 83% better for: goals scored per game.
2.2 goals / game - Coleraine · 1.2 goals / game - Cliftonville
Coleraine is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Coleraine · 1.2 goals / game - Cliftonville
Coleraine scores in 90% of games (9 of 10 games), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 games).
Cliftonville scores in 50% of games (5 of 10 games), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 games).
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 - Coleraine
Over / Under - Cliftonville
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.
Coleraine is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.1 pts / game - Coleraine · 1.6 pts / game - Cliftonville
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Coleraine
Cliftonville
* 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
| Coleraine | Liga | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.20 | 2.65 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 47% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 51% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 28% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 68% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 84% | ▼ 80% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Coleraine's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Cliftonville. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Coleraine vs Cliftonville?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Coleraine 1:0 Cliftonville. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Coleraine and Cliftonville?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Coleraine won 2, Cliftonville won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Coleraine vs Cliftonville?
Coleraine score 2.20 goals per game on average and Cliftonville 1.20. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Coleraine's matches and 40% of Cliftonville's.
What form are Coleraine and Cliftonville in?
Over the last 5 games Coleraine have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Cliftonville 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Coleraine vs Cliftonville?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Coleraine vs Cliftonville: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.