Cliftonville vs Glentoran: match statistics
Glentoran presents decidedly better form and statistics this season. The visitors occupy 4th place in the table with a record of 16 wins against just 6 losses, while Cliftonville sits in 7th position with a clearly worse 10-7-9 record. In away matches, Glentoran achieves an impressive win rate of 60% and maintains the best defense, conceding on average only 1 goal per match with 40% clean sheets. Additionally, the visitors have a better goal difference in away matches (+12) compared to the hosts playing at home (+7). The form of the last 5 matches also speaks in favor of Glentoran (2.0 PPG vs 1.8 PPG), and their away streak shows stability with a prevalence of wins. Cliftonville admittedly has 50% home wins, but concedes an average of 1.36 goals per match, which given Glentoran's offensive efficiency could be crucial.
Cliftonville vs Glentoran: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cliftonville played Glentoran in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 24 February 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Current form
Cliftonville: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Glentoran: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cliftonville scores 1.62 and concedes 1.46 goals per match. Glentoran scores 1.67 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.88 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cliftonville 69%, Glentoran 56%. Over 2.5: Cliftonville 62%, Glentoran 48%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Glentoran has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.49. Cliftonville: 12.2 shots per match, Glentoran: 11.8.
Match halves
Cliftonville: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.96. Glentoran: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Cliftonville: 76-90+ (11 goals). Glentoran: 31-45+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.88 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, 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
Glentoran presents decidedly better form and statistics this season. The visitors occupy 4th place in the table with a record of 16 wins against just 6 losses, while Cliftonville sits in 7th position with a clearly worse 10-7-9 record. In away matches, Glentoran achieves an impressive win rate of 60% and maintains the best defense, conceding on average only 1 goal per match with 40% clean sheets. Additionally, the visitors have a better goal difference in away matches (+12) compared to the hosts playing at home (+7). The form of the last 5 matches also speaks in favor of Glentoran (2.0 PPG vs 1.8 PPG), and their away streak shows stability with a prevalence of wins. Cliftonville admittedly has 50% home wins, but concedes an average of 1.36 goals per match, which given Glentoran's offensive efficiency could be crucial.
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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 | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.38 |
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.
Glentoran is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Cliftonville · 2 pts / match - Glentoran
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 40% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.46 goals / match - Cliftonville · 1.04 goals / match - Glentoran
Cliftonville scores in 81% of matches (21 of 26 matches), while Glentoran keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 matches).
Glentoran scores in 89% of matches (24 of 27 matches), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 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 - Glentoran
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.
Glentoran is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / match - Cliftonville · 1.81 pts / match - Glentoran
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Glentoran - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 59%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cliftonville
Glentoran
* 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 | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.08 | 2.88 | ▼ 2.70 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 55% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 26% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 77% | • 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 78% | ▲ 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
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
Previous meeting: Cliftonville 0 - 1 - 0 Glentoran. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cliftonville vs Glentoran?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Cliftonville 0:4 Glentoran. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cliftonville vs Glentoran?
Cliftonville score 1.62 goals per game on average and Glentoran 1.67. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Cliftonville's matches and 56% of Glentoran's.
What form are Cliftonville and Glentoran in?
Over the last 5 games Cliftonville have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Glentoran 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cliftonville vs Glentoran?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cliftonville vs Glentoran: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.