Coleraine FC vs Linfield Prediction

PremiershipNorthern Ireland Northern Ireland · Regular Season - 9
Coleraine FC
1-3
Finished
HT 0-2
Linfield
The Showgrounds, Coleraine 25/09/2026
Coleraine FCColeraine FC
1-3
Finished
LinfieldLinfield

AI Best Pick

Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.

Data Quality
Partial
Match Importance
4.0 / 10
AI Best Pick
70%Trust
Double Chance
Home Win or Draw
1.25
SignalGOODModel54%SurpriseMediumGap-9.8%
Coleraine FC Rest
6 days
Linfield Rest
6 days

Coleraine FC vs Linfield: result, form and history

Linfield beat Coleraine FC 3-1 in the Premiership on 25 Sep 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.

Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.9 goals, with both teams scoring in 4 of them.

Match Forecasts

Match Result
1
48%1.91
X
24%3.61
2
28%3.30
Double Chance
1X
72%1.25
X2
52%1.73
Both Teams to Score

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Corners

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Cards

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Match Events

9'A. Frizzell
25'C. Shields
29'B. Hall
39'W. Patching
45+2'K. McClean
45+3'B. Wylie
46'R. Slevin INJ. Thomson out
46'L. Kane INC. Stewart out
57'K. Moore
61'D. Boyle INA. Brooks out
68'K. Millar IND. Wells out
70'B. Doherty INS. Devine out
80'M. Shevlin
82'A. Frizzell
85'K. Moore INC. Chapman out

Team Comparison

Coleraine FCColeraine FC
LinfieldLinfield
1675Elo Rating 1629
2.59Attack 2.14
2.06Defense 1.97
73%Hit Rate 81%

AI Insights

📈BTTS Trend40% in H2H

Game State Tendencies

Coleraine FCColeraine FC
  • Leads at half-time in 80% of matches
  • Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
  • Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
LinfieldLinfield
  • Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
  • Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
  • Scores more in 2nd half (1.5 vs 0.7 in first half)

Head to Head

Last 10 meetings, all competitions

Coleraine FCColeraine FC5Wins · 50%
Draws330%
LinfieldLinfield2Wins · 20%
2.9Avg Goals
40%Both teams scored4 of 10
70%3+ goals7 of 10

Previous meetings

Premiership18/04/2026
LinfieldColeraine FC
03
Premiership30/12/2025
Coleraine FCLinfield
31
Premiership08/11/2025
LinfieldColeraine FC
11
Premiership28/10/2025
Coleraine FCLinfield
22
Premiership26/04/2025
Coleraine FCLinfield
10
Premiership22/02/2025
LinfieldColeraine FC
02
Premiership14/12/2024
LinfieldColeraine FC
30
Premiership28/09/2024
Coleraine FCLinfield
03
Premiership16/04/2024
LinfieldColeraine FC
22
Premiership16/02/2024
Coleraine FCLinfield
30

Recent Form

Coleraine FCColeraine FC
7W1D2L
19/09/2026
Coleraine FCLimavady United
10
W
15/09/2026
GlentoranColeraine FC
12
W
11/09/2026
Coleraine FCBallymena United
32
W
05/09/2026
Coleraine FCCrusaders FC
41
W
28/08/2026
PortadownColeraine FC
03
W
22/08/2026
Carrick RangersColeraine FC
02
W
15/08/2026
Coleraine FCLarne
00
D
08/08/2026
Dungannon SwiftsColeraine FC
13
W
30/07/2026
Coleraine FCHJK Helsinki
03
L23/07/2026
HJK HelsinkiColeraine FC
50
L
LinfieldLinfield
8W1D1L
19/09/2026
LinfieldCrusaders FC
10
W
15/09/2026
PortadownLinfield
11
D
12/09/2026
Dungannon SwiftsLinfield
01
W
05/09/2026
LinfieldCarrick Rangers
10
W
29/08/2026
Limavady UnitedLinfield
02
W
21/08/2026
LinfieldCliftonville FC
10
W
15/08/2026
LinfieldGlentoran
21
W
08/08/2026
LinfieldBallymena United
03
L
28/07/2026
DollingstownLinfield
17
W
24/07/2026
Limavady UnitedLinfield
01
W

League Table

Premiership 2026
#TeamMPWDLGGDPtsForm
1Coleraine FCColeraine FC14112132:13+1935DWWWW
2LinfieldLinfield14103121:11+1033DWWDW
3LarneLarne1282222:10+1226WDWLL
4GlentoranGlentoran1363417:11+621DWDWW
5Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC1460823:17+618WWLLL
6Carrick RangersCarrick Rangers1453623:27-418LDDWW
7Crusaders FCCrusaders FC1460820:29-918WLLLL
8Ballymena UnitedBallymena United1243517:16+115LWLWW
9Dungannon SwiftsDungannon Swifts1343613:18-515DLDLL
10Limavady UnitedLimavady United1442814:23-914LDDLW
11BangorBangor1423912:26-149WLDLL
12PortadownPortadown14221011:24-138LLWDW
#TeamMPGPts
1Coleraine FCColeraine FC1432:1335
2LinfieldLinfield1421:1133
3LarneLarne1222:1026
4GlentoranGlentoran1317:1121
5Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC1423:1718
6Carrick RangersCarrick Rangers1423:2718
7Crusaders FCCrusaders FC1420:2918
8Ballymena UnitedBallymena United1217:1615
9Dungannon SwiftsDungannon Swifts1313:1815
10Limavady UnitedLimavady United1414:2314
11BangorBangor1412:269
12PortadownPortadown1411:248
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About the Coleraine FC vs Linfield forecast

Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.

How to Read These Forecasts

Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Coleraine FC and Linfield in the Premiership table

This is a meeting of two top-four sides: Coleraine FC are 1st in the Premiership, 2 points ahead of Linfield in 2nd. League goal record so far: Coleraine FC 32-13, Linfield 21-11. The full standings are on the Premiership Table 2026 page.

Key Factors for This Match

Coleraine FC have led at half-time in 80% of their recent matches. Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.

All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.