Glenavon FC vs Cliftonville FC Prediction: Glenavon cannot hold off Cliftonville

The impending clash in the 12th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League, set to unfold at Mourneview Park, features Glenavon locking horns with Cliftonville. Cliftonville has displayed a remarkable run of form, remaining undefeated in their last five games, while Glenavon faces challenges in their current form. Our prediction strongly leans towards a resounding victory for Cliftonville. Below, you'll find carefully crafted tips to heighten your anticipation for the upcoming match.

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Glenavon's season in the league has indeed posed several challenges, marked by a mere two victories since the campaign's commencement. In their recent outings, they have faced the tough reality of three consecutive league defeats, the most recent one being a disheartening 4-1 loss to Coleraine. With their upcoming showdown against Cliftonville on the horizon, Glenavon is determined to regroup and pursue a more positive outcome.

Their overall league record comprises two wins, eight losses, and two draws from the 11 games they have played so far. The key question remains whether they can reverse their fortunes as they prepare to face Cliftonville on Friday.

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Cliftonville has been on an exceptional run of late, securing four wins, a draw, and experiencing just one loss in their last five league matches. They currently sit five points behind Linfield at the top of the table, and their most recent league match against Dungannon Swifts resulted in a resounding 5-0 victory, led by Ben Wilson's impressive hattrick. As they gear up for the upcoming clash against Glenavon on Friday, Cliftonville's firm commitment is palpable as they strive to extend their winning streak.

Cliftonville has achieved an impressive record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses out of 11 games played, accompanied by a notable total of 28 goals scored. Ben Wilson leads the team's efforts on goals with 12 goals scored this season.

A critical look at the last 9 games between them produced 7 victories for Cliftonville and 2 draws.

As evidenced by the previously mentioned head-to-head statistics, Cliftonville has consistently maintained its superiority over Glenavon in their past 9 league encounters. Given this historical trend and Cliftonville's remarkable current form, we anticipate a continuation of this pattern in the upcoming match on Friday. Our prediction stands firm: Cliftonville will secure a victory, with an expectation of at least 2 goals being scored, making a win and over 1.5 goals for Cliftonville at 1.60 odds an appealing bet.

Additionally, it's worth noting that Cliftonville has netted a minimum of 2 goals in 5 out of their last 6 meetings. Therefore, we forecast a similar outcome in this fixture, projecting that Cliftonville will score a minimum of two goals. Furthermore, we also predict that Ben Wilson will find the back of the net.