Result
2:2
13/01/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- NIFL Premiership - Round 16
- Referee: Morrison C. (Nir)
Match Stats
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| Ball possession |
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| 49% | 51% |
| Total shots |
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| 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target |
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| 3 | 3 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 3 | 5 |
| Yellow cards |
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| 1 | 4 |
| Total shots |
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| 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target |
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| 3 | 3 |
| Shots off target |
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| 2 | 2 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 3 | 5 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (1 - 1)
- 4', 1 - 0, Rutkowski I. (Penalty Awarded),
- 15', 1 - 1, Hawthorne K. ⚽,
- 17', Sheridan J. 🟨,
- 25', Mccallion D. 🟨,
- 2nd Half (1 - 1)
- 51', Corbally K. ↓, Scott A. ↑,
- 51', Murray S. ↓, Thompson J. ↑,
- 55', 2 - 1, Rutkowski I. ⚽,
- 57', Hawthorne K. ↓, Jordan R. ↑,
- 66', Curran R. ↓, Hale R. ↑,
- 66', Sheridan J. ↓, McStravick L. ↑,
- 66', Fapetu A. ↓, McWoods E. ↑,
- 71', Healy B. 🟨,
- 81', Rutkowski I. ↓, Ebbe D. ↑,
- 87', 2 - 2, Gormley J. ⚽,
- 90', O'Conchubhair D. ↓, Hood J. ↑,
- 90+2', McWoods E. 🟨,
- 90+2', 🟨,
Chances of winning
Ballymena United 25.4% | Draw 26.9% | Cliftonville 47.7% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Ballymena United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.2%)Cliftonville has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1%)The ML Model estimate for Ballymena United aligns with the current prediction.ML Model estimates a higher probability for Cliftonville than the current prediction. (+1.4%)
Ballymena United - Cliftonville Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
3.61 ↑ (3.6) |
3.4 ↓ (3.58) |
1.92 ↑ (1.89) |
9.3% (8.6%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
What is the prediction for Ballymena United - Cliftonville?
Users Predictions:
4 users predict this event. Ballymena United will win (votes: 3 - 75%). Cliftonville will win (votes: 1 - 25%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- BTTS, 1st Half - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:1.
Preview Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ballymena United won 3.
- Ballymena United is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
- Cliftonville has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- Cliftonville will hold a modest advantage in this match.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ballymena United won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 22:35. (average 1.1:1.8).
- Including home matches between the teams, Ballymena United won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 13:10. (average 1.6:1.3).
How many head-to-head matches has Ballymena United won against Cliftonville?
Ballymena United has won 4 of their last 11 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Cliftonville won against Ballymena United?
Cliftonville has won 7 of their last 11 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Ballymena United - Cliftonville were as follows:
13.09.2025
Cliftonville
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Ballymena United
3:2
05.04.2025
Cliftonville
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Ballymena United
5:0
15.03.2025
Ballymena United
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Cliftonville
1:0
16.11.2024
Cliftonville
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Ballymena United
0:1
21.09.2024
Ballymena United
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Cliftonville
3:2
Latest results of Ballymena United
Latest results of Cliftonville
Northern Irish Premiership Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Larne ✔ | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 53:21 | 32 | 64 |
| 2 | Coleraine ✔ | 30 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 59:27 | 32 | 61 |
| 3 | Linfield ✔ | 30 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 53:19 | 34 | 59 |
| 4 | Glentoran | 28 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 49:28 | 21 | 56 |
| 5 | Dungannon | 30 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 36:54 | -18 | 43 |
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 45:47 | -2 | 39 |
| 7 | Cliftonville | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 42:42 | 0 | 37 |
| 8 | Portadown | 28 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 34:48 | -14 | 34 |
| 9 | Bangor FC | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 36:52 | -16 | 32 |
| 10 | Ballymena | 29 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 34:44 | -10 | 29 |
| 11 | Crusaders ✔ | 29 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 37:63 | -26 | 25 |
| 12 | Glenavon ✔ | 30 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 27:60 | -33 | 19 |
Promotion ~ NIFL Premiership (Championship Group: )
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Clinched Spots for Teams
Larne is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Coleraine is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Linfield is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
Crusaders is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
Glenavon is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )