Limavady United vs Cliftonville: match statistics
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Limavady United vs Cliftonville: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Limavady United plays Cliftonville in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 26, 2026. Venue: The Showgrounds.
Recent form
Limavady United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Cliftonville has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Limavady United scores 0.86 goals per game and allows 1.57. Cliftonville scores 1.50 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Limavady United's games and 50% of Cliftonville's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 63%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cliftonville has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 0.93 per game. Limavady United takes 8.0 shots per game, while Cliftonville takes 11.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Limavady United leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.29 goals per game after halftime. Cliftonville leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Limavady United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 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 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Limavady United | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.32 |
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.
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 74% better for: goals scored per game.
0.86 goals / game - Limavady United · 1.5 goals / game - Cliftonville
Cliftonville is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Limavady United · 1.25 goals / game - Cliftonville
Limavady United scores in 43% of games (3 of 7 games), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
Cliftonville scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 games), while Limavady United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 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 - Limavady United
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.
Cliftonville is 88% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Limavady United · 1.88 pts / game - Cliftonville
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Limavady United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. 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 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| 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 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
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
Limavady United
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
| Limavady United | Liga | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.43 | 2.67 | • 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 52% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 26% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 67% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | • 86% | 87% | • 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Limavady United and Cliftonville play?
Limavady United face Cliftonville on September 26, 2026 in NIFL Premiership at The Showgrounds. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Limavady United vs Cliftonville?
Limavady United score 0.86 goals per game on average and Cliftonville 1.50. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Limavady United's matches and 50% of Cliftonville's.
What form are Limavady United and Cliftonville in?
Over the last 5 games Limavady United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Cliftonville 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Limavady United 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.