Cliftonville FC vs Glentoran FC Prediction: The Glens are a tough team to play against

As the 20th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League approaches, an exciting clash is on the horizon at Solitude Arena, featuring Cliftonville against Glentoran. Both teams are currently in excellent form, displaying remarkable performances in their recent league games. Anticipating a closely contested encounter, our prediction leans towards goals from both teams and a total of over 2.5 goals. For further insights into the upcoming match, feel free to explore our expertly crafted tips.

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Cliftonville extended their winning streak with a fourth consecutive league victory, showcasing a dominant comeback in their recent triumph against Dungannon Swifts. Despite trailing by a goal, Cliftonville orchestrated a commanding 1-4 victory, with Ben Wilson playing a pivotal role by scoring a brace. The team is determined to maintain this positive momentum as they gear up to face Glentoran on Friday.

Cliftonville has achieved an impressive record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses out of 19 games played, accompanied by a notable total of over 40 goals scored. Ben Wilson leads the team's efforts on goals with 16 goals scored this season, he is in incredible goal-scoring form and may get a brace on Saturday against The Glentoran. 

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Glentoran has showcased inconsistency in recent league performances, but they surprised everyone with a remarkable 4-0 victory over Linfield in their last game. This impressive performance has elevated expectations as Glentoran aims to continue its winning ways and sustain momentum. They are gearing up for a challenging encounter against Cliftonville on Saturday to secure another victory.

Glentoran are presently 5th placed in the league table boasting an overall league record of 9 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses in their past 19 league matches. Jay Donnelly leads the team's efforts on goals with 7 goals scored this season.

Their last 12 games produced 7 wins for Cliftonville and 5 wins for Glentoran

• Glentoran won the last three games between them with a total of 6 goals combined
• Cliftonville won 5 of the last 9 encounters between them
• There have been fewer than 7 total corners in 6 of their last 7 encounters.
• There have been a total of over 2.5 goals scored in 3 of their last 6 league encounters

Cliftonville has historically dominated Glentoran in their past 10 encounters, as reflected in the H2H statistics. However, considering Glentoran's recent impressive form, we anticipate a notable shift in the dynamics of this match. With Glentoran showcasing remarkable form, an exciting spectacle could unfold. Our attention turns to the goal-scoring aspects of the game, and we predict that at least one team will score over 1.5 goals.

Given the motivation of both teams to find the back of the net, a scenario of goals from both sides is plausible, with odds of 1.68. Additionally, placing a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.85 odds could be a favorable choice.