Glentoran vs Cliftonville: match statistics
Glentoran are displaying impressive home form with a 64% win rate at home and just 14% losses, making them the favorites for this match. The hosts score an average of 1.71 goals per match while conceding just 1 goal in home games, and their +10 home goal difference underscores their solidity. Cliftonville struggle away from home with a 40% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-1), although their recent overall form (4 wins in the last 5 matches) could trouble the hosts. A key factor is Glentoran's advantage in ball possession (59% vs 54%) and a higher shot conversion rate (13% vs 11%), suggesting greater efficiency. Considering all statistics, I expect a home victory, although Cliftonville's recent experience and their 27% draw rate away from home do not rule out a share of the points.
Glentoran vs Cliftonville: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Glentoran played against Cliftonville in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on March 18, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Glentoran has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Cliftonville has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Glentoran scores 1.90 goals per game and allows 0.94. Cliftonville scores 1.52 and allows 1.39. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Glentoran's games and 58% of Cliftonville's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 55%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Glentoran has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.48 per game. Glentoran takes 12.8 shots per game, while Cliftonville takes 12.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Glentoran leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 1.06 goals per game after halftime. Cliftonville leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.94 after halftime.
When the teams score
Glentoran's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). For Cliftonville, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Glentoran are displaying impressive home form with a 64% win rate at home and just 14% losses, making them the favorites for this match. The hosts score an average of 1.71 goals per match while conceding just 1 goal in home games, and their +10 home goal difference underscores their solidity. Cliftonville struggle away from home with a 40% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-1), although their recent overall form (4 wins in the last 5 matches) could trouble the hosts. A key factor is Glentoran's advantage in ball possession (59% vs 54%) and a higher shot conversion rate (13% vs 11%), suggesting greater efficiency. Considering all statistics, I expect a home victory, although Cliftonville's recent experience and their 27% draw rate away from home do not rule out a share of the points.
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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
| Glentoran | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.33 |
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.
Glentoran is 33% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Glentoran · 1.8 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.
Glentoran is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.9 goals / game - Glentoran · 1.52 goals / game - Cliftonville
Glentoran is 48% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.94 goals / game - Glentoran · 1.39 goals / game - Cliftonville
Glentoran scores in 90% of games (28 of 31 meczów), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 29% (9 of 31 meczów).
Cliftonville scores in 77% of games (24 of 31 meczów), while Glentoran keeps a clean sheet in 39% (12 of 31 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 - Glentoran
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.
Glentoran is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.84 pts / game - Glentoran · 1.29 pts / game - Cliftonville
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Glentoran - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 65%. 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.
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +9 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Glentoran
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
| Glentoran | Liga | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.84 | 2.87 | • 2.90 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 51% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 55% | • 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 26% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | • 74% | 75% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 79% | ▼ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Glentoran's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Cliftonville. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Glentoran vs Cliftonville?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Glentoran 3:0 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 Glentoran and Cliftonville?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Glentoran won 1, Cliftonville won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Glentoran vs Cliftonville?
Glentoran score 1.90 goals per game on average and Cliftonville 1.52. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Glentoran's matches and 58% of Cliftonville's.
What form are Glentoran and Cliftonville in?
Over the last 5 games Glentoran have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Cliftonville 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Glentoran vs Cliftonville?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.