Cliftonville vs Ballymena: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Cliftonville prepare to host Ballymena Utd on March 21, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this NORTHERN IRELAND: Premiership fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Cliftonville, currently 5th in the standings with 46 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 27 points. They've earned 27 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Ballymena Utd, sitting 9th with 33 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Cliftonville and Ballymena Utd have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Glentoran FC, Cliftonville recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Ballymena Utd's last outing came against Carrick Rangers, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Cliftonville are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cliftonville and Ballymena Utd are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Cliftonville's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Ballymena Utd's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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