Glentoran vs Cliftonville Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

When we look at the raw statistics, both teams appear to be in form, but applying the Strength of Schedule filter reveals a much clearer picture.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 33.8 vs 33.9), making the raw statistics a reliable basis for comparison.

Glentoran holds the attacking edge with 1.9 goals per match versus Cliftonville's 1.0, though the gap is not insurmountable.

Defensively, Glentoran is far superior, conceding just 1.1 goals per match with 4 clean sheets, while Cliftonville leaks 2.0 per match.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 3.0 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.

Glentoran emerges as the favorite in this matchup. With a stronger overall power rating (47.8 vs 29.3) and better performance against quality opposition, they should control the game. However, football always has room for surprises.

These teams have faced each other 2 times in their recent matches, adding extra spice to this rivalry. In their recent Irish Premiership match (2026-04-07), Glentoran prevailed 1-2 against Cliftonville. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Notably, Glentoran achieved this result away from home, which is particularly impressive. Winning on the road against Cliftonville shows genuine quality and mental strength. The narrow 1-2 result shows how tight these encounters are. A single moment of quality or a tactical tweak could swing the next meeting either way. Cliftonville will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Glentoran will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost. In their recent Irish Premiership match (2026-03-18), Glentoran prevailed 3-0 against Cliftonville. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Glentoran secured this victory at home, where they tend to be strongest. However, the next encounter could present a different challenge if the venue changes. The 3-0 scoreline was emphatic — Glentoran completely dominated Cliftonville in that encounter, raising serious questions about Cliftonville's ability to compete at this level. Cliftonville will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Glentoran will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.