Cliftonville FC vs Coleraine FC Result & Analysis

Cliftonville FC are tipped to win at home, a 53% chance that eclipses the 25% draw and 22% away win probabilities. The match is expected to see about 2.9 goals, with a 24% chance that the total will settle on two. The single most likely scoreline is 1-1, with an 11.9% probability, a tidy draw that matches the overall goal expectation. Cliftonville’s home form shows they average 1.54 goals scored and 1.31 conceded against similarly ranked opponents, while Coleraine’s away numbers are 1.25 scored and 1.67 conceded. The model’s selection for the game is an 80.3% chance of Over 1.5 goals, a strong edge over the other outcomes. Recent form adds texture: Cliftonville have slipped after two straight defeats, losing 0-2 to Dungannon Swifts, whereas Coleraine are riding a two-game winning streak, beating Portadown 3-0. This blend of probabilities and form suggests a competitive contest with a clear home advantage.

The Cliftonville FC win extended their recent form, turning a run of two defeats into a decisive victory. The final score was 5-0, confirming the home win that the model had predicted with a 53% probability. The pre-match favourite, Home win, was correct, and the model’s selection of Over 1.5 goals, with an 80.3% chance, also hit. The most likely scoreline of 2-0 at 24% did not materialise, but the 5-0 result still aligned with the model’s overall assessment. Cliftonville’s strong home form and Coleraine’s away struggles were reflected in the outcome, and the model’s predictions largely came through.