Ards FC vs Cliftonville: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 March

Ards FC

W W W W L

No standing data

0-3

28/03/2025 15:45

Cliftonville

W D L L D

No standing data

Northern Ireland Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ards FC vs Cliftonville on 28 March 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ards FC vs Cliftonville preview before placing your bet.

Our algorithm prediction: Cliftonville to win with probability 65%.
Head-to-head history favors Cliftonville, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Ards FC have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:45

2025-03-28

Ards FC vs Cliftonville - Prediction & Odds

Ards FC

Cliftonville

2025-03-28 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 28/03/2025

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Ards FC and Cliftonville in the Northern Ireland Cup football standings for the 2024-2025 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

26/10/2021 15:00

Ards FC

1 - 4

Cliftonville

NIR LC

27/07/2021 14:30

Cliftonville

3 - 2

Ards FC

INT CF

19/06/2019 14:30

Cliftonville

5 - 0

Ards FC

INT CF

12/01/2019 11:00

Cliftonville

4 - 1

Ards FC

NIR D1

15/12/2018 11:00

Ards FC

1 - 3

Cliftonville

NIR D1

29/09/2018 10:00

Cliftonville

3 - 1

Ards FC

NIR D1

Ards FC

Draw

Cliftonville

100%

Ards FC Last 6 matches

22/03/2025 11:00

Ards FC 3 - 1 Ballyclare Comrades NIR CH

18/03/2025 15:45

Institute FC 2 - 3 Ards FC NIR CH

15/03/2025 11:00

HW Welders 0 - 1 Ards FC NIR CH

08/03/2025 11:00

Ards FC 2 - 0 Annagh United NIR CH

04/03/2025 16:00

Newry City 2 - 0 Ards FC NIR CH

01/03/2025 11:00

Ards FC 2 - 0 Loughgall FC NIR CUP

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Cliftonville

22/03/2025 11:00

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

18/03/2025 15:45

Coleraine 2 - 2 Cliftonville NIR D1

15/03/2025 11:00

Ballymena United 1 - 0 Cliftonville NIR D1

12/03/2025 15:45

Cliftonville 0 - 2 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

09/03/2025 11:00

Cliftonville 0 - 0 Glentoran FC NIR LC

01/03/2025 11:00

Crusaders 1 - 2 Cliftonville NIR CUP

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Ards FC

Cliftonville

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored

Avg. per game

1.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (50%)2 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (100%)0 (0%)

Ards FC

Recent matches

Cliftonville

Under /Over

(100%)4 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)5 0(0%)

Under /Over

(50%)2 2(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(0%)0 5(100%)

Under /Over

(50%)2 2(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(80%)4 1(20%)

/Yes

(50%)2 2(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)3 2(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ards FC

Cliftonville

Shots

Ards FC

Total shots

6.25 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cliftonville

Total shots

13.50 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ards FC Pass Cliftonville

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

40%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ards FC

Played games

Cliftonville

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.40

5.00

Corners

4.00

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Ards FC

DISCIPLINARY

Cliftonville

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

1.40

0.00

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Ards FC vs Cliftonville Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ards FC vs Cliftonville on 28 March 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ards FC vs Cliftonville Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ards FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cliftonville's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Cup standings and the Northern Ireland Cup form table to understand exactly where Ards FC and Cliftonville sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Northern Ireland Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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