Coleraine vs Cliftonville: match statistics
Coleraine presents an impressive home form with an 80% home win rate and a +24 goal difference in their home fixtures. The team scores an average of 2.4 goals per home match while conceding just 0.8, reflecting a decisive dominance when playing in front of their own crowd. Cliftonville has only a 36% win rate in away games and concedes an average of 1.36 goals, which, coupled with weaker efficiency (12% shot conversion), puts them in a difficult position. The form of both teams over their last 5 matches is similar, but Coleraine's superiority at their own stadium is clear, supported by the difference in expected goals (1.69 xG for the hosts vs 1.42 xG for the visitors away). Taking all statistics into account, a home victory is the most probable scenario.
Coleraine vs Cliftonville: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Coleraine played Cliftonville in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Coleraine: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Cliftonville: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Coleraine scores 1.94 and concedes 0.97 goals per match. Cliftonville scores 1.57 and concedes 1.40. League average: 2.88 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Coleraine 55%, Cliftonville 60%. Over 2.5: Coleraine 58%, Cliftonville 57%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Coleraine has higher xG: 1.72 vs 1.49. Coleraine: 13.9 shots per match, Cliftonville: 12.2.
Match halves
Coleraine: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 1.23. Cliftonville: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.97.
Goals by minute
Coleraine: 76-90+ (18 goals). Cliftonville: 76-90+ (14 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, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 0.50, BTTS 0%.
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
Coleraine presents an impressive home form with an 80% home win rate and a +24 goal difference in their home fixtures. The team scores an average of 2.4 goals per home match while conceding just 0.8, reflecting a decisive dominance when playing in front of their own crowd. Cliftonville has only a 36% win rate in away games and concedes an average of 1.36 goals, which, coupled with weaker efficiency (12% shot conversion), puts them in a difficult position. The form of both teams over their last 5 matches is similar, but Coleraine's superiority at their own stadium is clear, supported by the difference in expected goals (1.69 xG for the hosts vs 1.42 xG for the visitors away). Taking all statistics into account, a home victory is the most probable 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
| Coleraine | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.34 |
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.
Cliftonville is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Coleraine · 2.4 pts / match - 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.
Coleraine is 24% better for: goals scored per match.
1.94 goals / match - Coleraine · 1.57 goals / match - Cliftonville
Coleraine is 44% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.97 goals / match - Coleraine · 1.4 goals / match - Cliftonville
Coleraine scores in 87% of matches (27 of 31 matches), while Cliftonville keeps a clean sheet in 30% (9 of 30 matches).
Cliftonville scores in 80% of matches (24 of 30 matches), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 35% (11 of 31 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 - Coleraine
Over / Under - Cliftonville
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.
Coleraine is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / match - Coleraine · 1.3 pts / match - Cliftonville
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 61%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cliftonville - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* 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 (18 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Coleraine
Cliftonville
* 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
| Coleraine | Liga | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.90 | 2.88 | • 2.97 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 51% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 55% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 26% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 76% | ▼ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 79% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Coleraine 0 - 1 - 1 Cliftonville. Average goals 0.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Coleraine vs Cliftonville?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Coleraine 1:0 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 Coleraine and Cliftonville?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Coleraine won 0, Cliftonville won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Coleraine vs Cliftonville?
Coleraine score 1.94 goals per game on average and Cliftonville 1.57. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Coleraine's matches and 60% of Cliftonville's.
What form are Coleraine and Cliftonville in?
Over the last 5 games Coleraine have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Cliftonville 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Coleraine vs Cliftonville?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Coleraine vs Cliftonville: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.