Larne vs Cliftonville: match statistics
Larne vs Cliftonville: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Larne played against Cliftonville in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on December 30, 2025. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Larne has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Cliftonville has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Larne scores 1.70 goals per game and allows 0.45. Cliftonville scores 1.47 and allows 1.26. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 30% of Larne's games and 63% of Cliftonville's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 53%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Larne has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.44 per game. Larne takes 12.4 shots per game, while Cliftonville takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Larne leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Cliftonville leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.95 after halftime.
When the teams score
Larne's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Cliftonville, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 51% 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 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
| Larne | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.35 |
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.
Larne is 63% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Larne · 1.6 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.
Larne is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.7 goals / game - Larne · 1.47 goals / game - Cliftonville
Larne is 180% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.45 goals / game - Larne · 1.26 goals / game - Cliftonville
Larne scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 meczów).
Cliftonville scores in 79% of games (15 of 19 meczów), while Larne keeps a clean sheet in 60% (12 of 20 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 - Larne
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.
Larne is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / game - Larne · 1.21 pts / game - Cliftonville
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Larne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% 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 | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). 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
Larne
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
| Larne | Liga | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.15 | 2.72 | • 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 30% | 49% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 60% | 27% | • 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 76% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | • 75% | 76% | ▼ 63% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Larne's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Cliftonville. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Larne vs Cliftonville?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Larne 0:0 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 Larne and Cliftonville?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Larne won 1, Cliftonville won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Larne vs Cliftonville?
Larne score 1.70 goals per game on average and Cliftonville 1.47. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 30% of Larne's matches and 63% of Cliftonville's.
What form are Larne and Cliftonville in?
Over the last 5 games Larne have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Cliftonville 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Larne vs Cliftonville?
The statistical background for Larne vs Cliftonville — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.