Linfield vs Cliftonville
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
- 21/08/2026, 18:45NIFL PremiershipLinfield1 - 0Cliftonville21/08/2026, 18:45NIFL PremiershipLinfield
1 - 0
Cliftonville - 25/04/2026, 16:30NIFL PremiershipLinfield1 - 2Cliftonville25/04/2026, 16:30NIFL PremiershipLinfield
1 - 2
Cliftonville - 01/03/2026, 15:00NIFL PremiershipCliftonville2 - 0Linfield01/03/2026, 15:00NIFL PremiershipCliftonville
2 - 0
Linfield - 02/11/2025, 15:00NIFL PremiershipCliftonville0 - 0Linfield02/11/2025, 15:00NIFL PremiershipCliftonville
0 - 0
Linfield - 24/08/2025, 14:00NIFL PremiershipLinfield1 - 0Cliftonville24/08/2025, 14:00NIFL PremiershipLinfield
1 - 0
Cliftonville
Key Statistics
Avg. Goals
Well above avg
2.06League 0.00
Over 2.5 Goals
Well above avg
38%League 0%
Both Teams Score
Well above avg
23%League 0%
Cards
Well above avg
2.03League 0.00
Corners
Well above avg
10.86League 0.00
Over / Under
0.5
1+ gol
OVER100%UNDER0%1.5
2+ gol
OVER70%UNDER30%2.5
3+ gol
OVER45%UNDER55%3.5
4+ gol
OVER25%UNDER75%
The recent scoring sample is stronger for Over 0.5 at 100% across the last 10 relevant matches. That makes the goal market a top pick for this match.
- 23/10/2026, 18:45NIFL PremiershipPortadown1 - 2WLinfield23/10/2026, 18:45NIFL PremiershipPortadown
1 - 2
LinfieldW - 20/10/2026, 18:45NIFL PremiershipLarne1 - 2WLinfield20/10/2026, 18:45NIFL PremiershipLarne
1 - 2
LinfieldW - 17/10/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipCarrick Rangers2 - 2DLinfield17/10/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipCarrick Rangers
2 - 2
LinfieldD - 10/10/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipLinfield2 - 0WBangor10/10/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipLinfield
2 - 0
BangorW - 25/09/2026, 18:45NIFL PremiershipColeraine1 - 3WLinfield25/09/2026, 18:45NIFL PremiershipColeraine
1 - 3
LinfieldW - 19/09/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipLinfield1 - 0WCrusaders19/09/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipLinfield
1 - 0
CrusadersW - 15/09/2026, 18:45NIFL PremiershipPortadown1 - 1DLinfield15/09/2026, 18:45NIFL PremiershipPortadown
1 - 1
LinfieldD
Linfield scored in 7/7 recent form matches and averaged 1.86 goals.
- 24/10/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipDungannon Swifts1 - 3WCliftonville24/10/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipDungannon Swifts
1 - 3
CliftonvilleW - 17/10/2026, 17:00NIFL PremiershipCliftonville1 - 2LPortadown17/10/2026, 17:00NIFL PremiershipCliftonville
1 - 2
PortadownL - 10/10/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipColeraine1 - 0LCliftonville10/10/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipColeraine
1 - 0
CliftonvilleL - 03/10/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipCliftonville0 - 1LBallymena United03/10/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipCliftonville
0 - 1
Ballymena UnitedL - 26/09/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipLimavady United1 - 0LCliftonville26/09/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipLimavady United
1 - 0
CliftonvilleL - 19/09/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipCliftonville1 - 2LGlentoran FC19/09/2026, 14:00NIFL PremiershipCliftonville
1 - 2
Glentoran FCL - 15/09/2026, 18:45NIFL PremiershipLarne2 - 0LCliftonville15/09/2026, 18:45NIFL PremiershipLarne
2 - 0
CliftonvilleL
Cliftonville scored in 3/7 recent form matches and averaged 0.71 goals.
Both teams are equal in terms of Scored/game
Both teams are equal in terms of Conceded/game
Both teams are equal in terms of xG
Both teams are equal in terms of xGA
Both teams are equal in terms of First-Half Form
Both teams are equal in terms of Offsides
Both teams are equal in terms of Corners
Both teams are equal in terms of Cards
Both teams are equal in terms of Shots on Target
| # | Form | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 12 | +19 | 34 | |
| 2 | Linfield | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | +10 | 32 | |
| 3 | Larne | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 10 | +11 | 23 | |
| 4 | Glentoran | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | +6 | 20 | |
| 5 | Carrick Rangers | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 20 | +2 | 18 | |
| 6 | Ballymena United | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 15 | +2 | 15 | |
| 7 | Cliftonville | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 15 | |
| 8 | Limavady United | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 18 | -4 | 15 | |
| 9 | Crusaders | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 28 | -12 | 15 | |
| 10 | Dungannon Swifts | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 14 | |
| 11 | Portadown | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 24 | -14 | 6 | |
| 12 | Bangor | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 26 | -15 | 6 |
Linfield vs Cliftonville: Statistics and Analysis - NIFL Premiership 2026/2027
On this page you can check all the key statistics for Linfield vs Cliftonville - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.
This NIFL Premiership match will be played on 19/12/2026 (Saturday) at 15:00.
The fixture is part of game week 21th of the NIFL Premiership season. Linfield currently sits in position 2nd of the NIFL Premiership table. Cliftonville occupies position 10th.
Stat Probabilities for Linfield vs Cliftonville
Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:
Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Linfield vs Cliftonville at 23%.
Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Linfield and Cliftonville point to a 38% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.
For our tips built on these numbers, see the Linfield vs Cliftonville prediction page.
Who is the favorite in Linfield vs Cliftonville?
According to the latest match odds, is the favorite at an implied probability of about 0%. The full 1X2 market has Linfield at , the draw at , and Cliftonville at .
Overall performance in the NIFL Premiership
Linfield's record so far reads 7W-1D-1L from 9 played a win rate of 78% at 2.44 points per game.
Cliftonville stands at 4W-0D-8L from 12 played, winning 33% of their matches at 1 points per game.
In their last five, Linfield has gone 4W-1D-0L, averaging 2.6 points per game.
Cliftonville's last five read 0W-0D-5L, at 0 points per game.
At home, Linfield has a 20% win rate (1W-1D-3L from 5 played).
On the road, Cliftonville has won 33% of their matches (2W-0D-4L from 6 played).
Goal statistics for Linfield vs Cliftonville
In attack, Linfield averages 1.33 goals scored per game in the NIFL Premiership (7 in total), while conceding 0.67 per game (13 in total).
Cliftonville averages 1.08 goals scored per game (6 in total) and 1.25 conceded per game (6 in total).
Linfield's top scorer this season is Matthew Fitzpatrick, with 17 goals.
For Cliftonville, Joe Gormley leads the scoring charts with 8 goals this season.
Linfield's main creator is Matthew Fitzpatrick, with 5 assists.
Rory Hale tops the Cliftonville assist chart with 5.
More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.
Head-to-head: Linfield vs Cliftonville
Linfield and Cliftonville have met 12 times in recent years. The record:
Linfield wins: 7
Draws: 3
Cliftonville wins: 2
Frequently asked questions about Linfield vs Cliftonville
When is Linfield vs Cliftonville?
The match will be played on 19/12/2026 (Saturday) at 15:00.
What is the head-to-head record between Linfield and Cliftonville?
Across their last 12 meetings the record is 7-3-2 (Linfield wins – draws – Cliftonville wins).
What was the last match between Linfield and Cliftonville?
The two sides last met on 21/08/2026, and the result was Linfield 1 vs 0 Cliftonville. Full details: Linfield vs Cliftonville, 21/08/2026.
Who is the favorite in Linfield vs Cliftonville?
is the favorite at odds of , an implied probability of about 0%. Linfield is priced at , the draw at and Cliftonville at .
Where can I find a Linfield vs Cliftonville prediction?
You can find our full prediction, including in-depth analysis on the Linfield vs Cliftonville prediction page.
Where can I find Linfield vs Cliftonville stats?
All key statistics for Linfield vs Cliftonville are on this page, updated in real time.
Where can I watch Linfield vs Cliftonville?
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