Cliftonville vs Ballymena United – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

21/03/2026 at 16:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

Chances of winning


Cliftonville
47.4%
Draw
24.4%
Ballymena United
28.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
52.1% 25.8% 22.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

54% 24.9% 21.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Cliftonville has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.7%)
  • Ballymena United has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Ballymena United's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Cliftonville than the current prediction. (+6.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Cliftonville, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Ballymena United than the current prediction. (-6.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Ballymena United, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Cliftonville - Ballymena United Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.94
    (1.78)
    3.76
    (3.6)
    3.27
    (4.2)
    8.7%
    (7.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    Preview Facts
    • Cliftonville is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    • Ballymena United is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cliftonville won 2.
    • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
    • Cliftonville may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Cliftonville has had a series of away games.
    • Recently, Ballymena United has had a series of home games.
    • Cliftonville might have a minor edge in this game.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cliftonville won 10 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 36:24. (average 1.8:1.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Cliftonville won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 24:9. (average 2.2:0.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Cliftonville - Ballymena United were as follows:
    13.01.2026 Ballymena United - Cliftonville 2:2
    13.09.2025 Cliftonville - Ballymena United 3:2
    05.04.2025 Cliftonville - Ballymena United 5:0
    15.03.2025 Ballymena United - Cliftonville 1:0
    16.11.2024 Cliftonville - Ballymena United 0:1
    Latest results of Cliftonville
    18.03.2026 Glentoran - Cliftonville 3:0
    14.03.2026 Coleraine - Cliftonville 1:0
    10.03.2026 Crusaders - Cliftonville 0:1
    07.03.2026 Loughgall - Cliftonville 0:3
    04.03.2026 Portadown - Cliftonville 0:2
    Latest results of Ballymena United
    Northern Irish Premiership Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Larne ✔ 32217457:223570
    2Glentoran ✔ 32215662:293368
    3Coleraine ✔ 32204861:303164
    4Linfield ✔ 32188656:223462
    5Cliftonville ✔ 321371247:46146
    6Dungannon ✔ 321511640:57-1746
    7Carrick Rangers ✔ 321171447:51-440
    8Portadown ✔ 321121936:57-2135
    9Ballymena ✔ 32961737:48-1133
    10Bangor FC ✔ 32961737:57-2033
    11Glenavon ✔ 32812333:60-2725
    12Crusaders ✔ 32742138:72-3425

          Promotion ~ NIFL Premiership (Championship Group: )
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    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Larne is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    Glentoran is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    Coleraine is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    Linfield is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    Cliftonville is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    Dungannon is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    Carrick Rangers is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
    Portadown is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
    Ballymena is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
    Bangor FC is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
    Glenavon is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
    Crusaders is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )