Cliftonville vs Bangor: match statistics
Cliftonville presents decidedly better home form with a 42% win rate and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts hold the advantage in possession (54% vs 41%) and scoring efficiency in home matches (1.5 goals on average). Bangor shows poor away disposition with 58% losses and a negative goal difference (-8), conceding an average of 1.92 goals per match. The form of both teams in the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.4 PPG vs 0.6 PPG). xG statistics confirm Cliftonville's advantage (1.51 vs 1.06), suggesting higher quality in chance creation. Considering all these factors, a home victory appears to be the most likely scenario.
Cliftonville vs Bangor: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cliftonville played Bangor in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 10 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Cliftonville: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Bangor: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cliftonville scores 1.39 and concedes 1.39 goals per match. Bangor scores 1.19 and concedes 1.63. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cliftonville 65%, Bangor 56%. Over 2.5: Cliftonville 57%, Bangor 52%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Cliftonville has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.19. Cliftonville: 11.7 shots per match, Bangor: 8.5.
Match halves
Cliftonville: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.83. Bangor: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
Cliftonville: 46-60 (8 goals). Bangor: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Cliftonville presents decidedly better home form with a 42% win rate and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts hold the advantage in possession (54% vs 41%) and scoring efficiency in home matches (1.5 goals on average). Bangor shows poor away disposition with 58% losses and a negative goal difference (-8), conceding an average of 1.92 goals per match. The form of both teams in the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.4 PPG vs 0.6 PPG). xG statistics confirm Cliftonville's advantage (1.51 vs 1.06), suggesting higher quality in chance creation. Considering all these factors, a home victory appears to be the most likely scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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 | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bangor is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Cliftonville · 0.6 pts / match - Bangor
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 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.39 goals / match - Cliftonville · 1.19 goals / match - Bangor
Cliftonville is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.39 goals / match - Cliftonville · 1.63 goals / match - Bangor
Cliftonville scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while Bangor keeps a clean sheet in 11% (3 of 27 matches).
Bangor scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 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 - Bangor
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.
Bangor is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / match - Cliftonville · 1.19 pts / match - Bangor
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Bangor - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -1 |
* 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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Bangor
* 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 | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.78 | 2.80 | • 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 49% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 53% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 27% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 77% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Cliftonville 0 - 1 - 1 Bangor. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cliftonville vs Bangor?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Cliftonville 3:1 Bangor. 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 Bangor?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cliftonville won 0, Bangor won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cliftonville vs Bangor?
Cliftonville score 1.39 goals per game on average and Bangor 1.19. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Cliftonville's matches and 56% of Bangor's.
What form are Cliftonville and Bangor in?
Over the last 5 games Cliftonville have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Bangor 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cliftonville vs Bangor?
The statistical background for Cliftonville vs Bangor — 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.