Larne FC vs Cliftonville FC Prediction: The big guns battle it out at Inver Park

In the forthcoming 15th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League, a thrilling match is on the horizon at The Inver Park as Larne prepares to face Cliftonville. Both teams are currently in good form, having secured victories in their recent league matches. This sets the stage for an exciting contest, and we expect both teams to find the back of the net. Goals from both sides are anticipated in this clash. Please peruse our meticulously prepared tips to further stoke your anticipation for the impending game.

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The defending champions have showcased formidable performances in the league, particularly in their latest encounter against Newry City. Despite falling behind, they mounted a sensational comeback, securing a late-minute victory to claim the game. The final score was 1-2 in favor of Larne, with Thomson scoring both goals in the 80th and 86th minutes. With an upcoming clash against Cliftonville scheduled for Friday, the defending champions are resolute in their pursuit of sustained success.

The defending champions are undeniably progressing favorably, as indicated by their record of 8 wins, 5 draws and a loss from the 14 league matches played this season. Andy Ryan leads the team's efforts on goals with 6 goals scored in the league this season.

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Cliftonville made a strong recovery from their previous defeat to Linfield by securing a 1-2 victory against Coleraine in their latest league fixture. Ben Wilson was among the goal-scorers in that match, and Cliftonville is eager to maintain their winning streak as they gear up for their upcoming match against Larne on Friday.

Cliftonville has achieved an impressive record of 9 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses out of 14 games played, accompanied by a notable total of 31 goals scored. Ben Wilson leads the team's efforts on goals with 13 goals scored this season, he is in incredible goal-scoring form. 

A critical look at the last 9 games between them produced 4 wins for Larne,3 wins for Cliftonville, and 2 draws.

Both teams are currently in good form, with Larne FC maintaining an unbeaten streak in their last four league matches, and Cliftonville experiencing only three losses this season. In what promises to be a highly competitive match, it's likely that both teams will score, with odds of 1.83.

In three of the last five encounters between these teams, there have been more than 2.5 goals, with each side scoring at least two goals in each match. Considering this trend, a sensible bet would be on at least one team scoring more than 1.5 goals, with odds of 1.70. The game may well end in a 1-1 draw, as neither team will want to lose this important match.