Cliftonville FC vs Coleraine FC Prediction: Cliftonville is getting the win here

As the 28th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League draws near, excitement mounts for the much-anticipated showdown between Cliftonville and Glentoran at Solitude. Cliftonville is currently enjoying exceptional form, boasting an unbeaten streak in their last 19 league matches. Meanwhile, Coleraine is striving to secure a mid-table position in the league this season. The upcoming match is anticipated to be fiercely competitive, with Cliftonville expected to emerge victorious. We invite you to explore our meticulously crafted expert tips for a detailed analysis of the upcoming game.

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Maintaining their remarkable form, Cliftonville extended their unbeaten streak to 13 games, securing six consecutive victories along with a draw in league matches. Their recent encounter with Glentoran was nothing short of thrilling, as Cliftonville fought back from a two-goal deficit to salvage a 2-2 draw, with Odhran Casey's last-minute goal proving decisive once again. Buoyed by this strong momentum, Cliftonville appears well-positioned for a favorable result in their upcoming Friday clash against Coleraine.

With a commendable record of 19 victories, 4 draws, and 4 losses out of 27 games, Cliftonville has amassed over 40 goals. Leading the charge in goal-scoring efforts is Ben Wilson, who has netted an impressive 17 goals this season. Wilson stands as a key player in exceptional form, and there's anticipation that he may add to his goal tally in the upcoming match against Coleraine.

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Coleraine managed to end their string of losses by clinching a narrow victory against Glenavon in their latest league fixture, which concluded with a 1-0 scoreline in their favor. Throughout the season, their performance has been marked by inconsistent results, as highlighted by their record in the past seven league matches, where they endured six significant defeats alongside a single triumph.

In the ongoing league season, Coleraine's performance has been poor, with an overall record of 9 wins, 13 losses, and 5 draws from the 27 games played. Notably, Matthew Shevlin has emerged as a key contributor to the team's goal-scoring efforts, tallying five goals this season.

A careful look at the last 14 games between them produced 8 wins for Cliftonville, a win for Coleraine, and 5 draws.

Coleraine has encountered difficulties in the league, suffering from 6 heavy defeats and securing only one victory in their last 7 league matches. Meanwhile, Cliftonville is displaying outstanding form, making a loss improbable in this upcoming encounter. Additionally, Cliftonville has dominated the first two legs with an impressive 5-0 triumph in the first leg and a 1-2 victory in the second leg. Given the recent form and historical matchups between these teams, it's highly unlikely that Cliftonville will lose this match. We predict either a win or a draw for Cliftonville with over 1.5 total goals, offering odds of 1.72.

Both Cliftonville and Coleraine are known for their attacking style of play, often leading to high-scoring matches, as evident in their last 12 meetings, all of which featured over 2.5 goals. In this game, we anticipate goals from both sides, making it likely that both teams will score at odds of 1.70.

Their last 11 encounters have produced a total of over 2.5 goals, which we believe is a favorable option given their recent form and historical goal statistics. The bet on total over 2.5 goals is available at 1.60 odds.