Cliftonville FC vs Larne FC Prediction: The big names battle it out at the Solitude arena

In the upcoming 5th round of fixtures within the Northern Ireland Premier League, a captivating clash is on the horizon at Solitude Stadium, where Cliftonville is set to face off against Larne. Cliftonville suffered a defeat against Linfield in their recent game, while Larne played to a draw against Coleraine. Presented herewith are thoughtfully curated tips to enhance your excitement for the impending encounter.

Form: LWWW

After a string of victories, Cliftonville's winning streak was halted by Linfield in their recent league match, resulting in a 2-1 defeat. Now, they are eager to regain their momentum and get back to their winning ways as they prepare to face Larne on Saturday.

Cliftonville has achieved an impressive record of 3 wins out of 4 games played, accompanied by a notable total of 11 goals scored. Ben Wilson leads the team's efforts on goals with a total of 3 goals scored this season.

Form: DWWD

Despite their best efforts, the reigning champions were unable to secure a victory in their recent league match against Coleraine, which concluded in a goalless draw. Remaining undefeated this season, they now set their sights on a favorable result as they gear up to face Cliftonville on Saturday.

The defending champions are undeniably progressing favorably, as indicated by their record of 2 wins and 2 draws from the most recent trio of league matches. Andy Ryan leads the team's efforts on goals with 3 goals scored in the league this season.

A critical look at the last 8 games between them produced 4 wins for Larne,3 wins for Cliftonville, and a draw.

Both squads are currently in excellent form, with Larne FC maintaining an undefeated streak in their past four league matches, while Cliftonville has only experienced one loss this season. Anticipating a fiercely contested match, it's likely that both teams will find the back of the net.

In three out of the last four encounters between these teams, there have been over 2.5 goals scored, with each side contributing a minimum of two goals. Taking this trend into consideration, a prudent wager would be on at least one team scoring over 1.5 goals, with odds of 1.70.