Ballymena United won 1-0 at Cliftonville, and one goal was all it took on a night that grew increasingly fractious. Igor Rutkowski settled it just before the hour, and the visitors held on through a closing half-hour played with ten men.
Cliftonville FC 0:1 Ballymena United — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
- 27P. Stanfield
- 31
- 32M. Leetch
- 35
Second half0 - 1
- 57
- 58
- 59
- 60
- 65
- 71
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Who will win, Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United?
CheckLive's model makes Cliftonville FC the favourite. Model signal strength is 60/100; this is not a win probability.
What is the predicted score?
CheckLive's model projects Cliftonville FC 2:1 Ballymena United.
When is Cliftonville FC vs Ballymena United?
Kick-off Saturday 3 October at 15:00 UK time, in the Premiership.
Head to Head meetings
Cliftonville FC – Ballymena United
Cliftonville FC
Ballymena United
- 12
Victories
- 6
Draws
- 10
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  12 | 10  |
Scored goals | 46 | 36 |
Average per game | 1.64 | 1.29 |
The biggest victory | 5-0 | 0-4 |
Cliftonville FC
Ballymena United
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 3.50 | 3.20 |
Match betting activity
$2K
Betting volume277
bets- Cliftonville FC not to winWon · 67.9% of bets$516188 bets
- Ballymena United not to winLost · 4.7% of bets$46513 bets
- Cliftonville FC to winLost · 4% of bets$36611 bets
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Cliftonville FC
Cliftonville FC are only a slight lean over Ballymena United in the Premiership, with form, quality and resilience all pointing their way. The model is surer about goals than a winner, and 15 meetings say 9-4 to Cliftonville.
Both teams to score — Yes
Medium confidence60%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
57.4
55.6
CheckSkill
53.2
52.7
CheckMental
68.8
67
CheckLive total57.8 vs 56.6+1.2
More match signals
Home win — Cliftonville FC56%2.00
Over 2.565%
Over 3.559%
Today's market odds.
Bets and model
Full matchAll markets · only the betting pick won
CHECKLIVE · LostBoth teams to score — Yes
Betting pick · WonCliftonville FC not to win68% of bets · $516
Exact score · Awaiting result
CHECKLIVE · Lost2 : 1expected score
Betting pick · PendingNo observed correct-score bets in this interval.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main forecast?
The CheckLive calculation favours Cliftonville FC. The main regulation-time score scenario is 2-1.
What does the head-to-head sample show?
In the supplied 15 head-to-head meetings, Cliftonville FC have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats.
How should the forecast be interpreted?
CheckLive signal strength is 60/100, not a calibrated chance of winning. Recent results cover the available sample; separate card scenarios can differ from the main score forecast.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 3.50 | 3.20 |