Cliftonville vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 January

Cliftonville

W L W D L

3rd place in Northern Ireland Premier League

4 - 0

28/01/2023 11:00

Ballymena United

L L D L L

9th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cliftonville vs Ballymena United on 28 January 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cliftonville vs Ballymena United preview before placing your bet.

Cliftonville are currently 3rd with 66 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 9th with 32 points from 32 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 28/01/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	57	18	39
02 Linfield FC	68	33	21	5	7	70	25	45
03 Cliftonville	66	33	20	6	7	61	41	20
04 Crusaders	62	33	18	8	7	65	37	28
05 Glentoran FC	61	32	19	4	9	63	23	40
06 Coleraine	58	33	17	7	9	53	30	23
07 Glenavon Lurgan	38	32	10	8	14	49	57	-8
08 Carrick Rangers	37	33	11	4	18	41	65	-24
09 Ballymena United	32	32	9	5	18	30	48	-18
10 Dungannon Swifts	23	33	7	2	24	22	76	-54
11 Newry City	20	33	6	2	25	29	69	-40
12 Portadown	19	32	5	4	23	25	76	-51

Cliftonville Last 6 matches

30/07/2026 01:00

Crumlin United 0 - 9 Cliftonville International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 21:00

Cliftonville 1 - 2 Alvechurch International Club Friendly

22/07/2026 01:45

Cliftonville 2 - 1 Warrenpoint Town International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 20:00

Cliftonville 1 - 0 Newington International Club Friendly

15/07/2026 01:45

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Moyola Park International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 01:45

Armagh City 0 - 1 Cliftonville International Club Friendly

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

01/08/2026 21:00

Glenavon Lurgan 1 - 1 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

01/08/2026 18:30

Annagh United 2 - 2 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 20:00

Portstewart 1 - 5 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 01:30

Carrick Rangers 0 - 3 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 20:00

Dundela 2 - 3 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 19:30

Ballyclare Comrades 0 - 2 Ballymena United International Club Friendly

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Cliftonville

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.40

Scored

Avg. per game

0.97

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.45

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

31 (78%)9 (23%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

20 (53%)18 (47%)

Cliftonville

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(80%)32 8(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

Under /Over

(43%)17 23(57%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

/Yes

(53%)21 19(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(29%)11 27(71%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cliftonville

Ballymena United

Shots

Cliftonville

Total shots

9.60 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.09 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cliftonville Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cliftonville

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.32

4.10

164

Corners

133

3.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

1.93

GK saves

100

2.63

Cliftonville

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.43

1.58

0.13

0.11

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Cliftonville vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cliftonville vs Ballymena United on 28 January 2023 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 Premier League 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.

Cliftonville vs Ballymena United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cliftonville's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ballymena United'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 Premier League 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 Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Cliftonville and Ballymena United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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