Coleraine vs Linfield prediction

Published: 22 Sept 2026Updated: 22 Sept 2026

Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership

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25 Sept 2026 14:45

Coleraine and Linfield face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at on Friday, 25/09/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Coleraine vs Linfield Football Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Coleraine vs Linfield

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Double Chance: Coleraine or Draw

Market: Double Chance: Coleraine or Draw · @ 1.30

1.30

Confidence

73%

Last updated: 21-09-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Based on our analysis, we are confident that the best bet is to go 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market.

The matchup figures to be a tight, defensive one, with both teams desperate not to get caught out. That's why we see only one or none of the teams finding the back of the net in this encounter, which are the conditions needed to win the bet.

Coleraine preview

Coleraine comes into the match having played 8 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.75 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 32 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses.

Coleraine's attack has scored 101 goals during this period. Out of this total, 18 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 2.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.1.

The offence system of Coleraine is led by Joel Cooper as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 21 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Dean Jarvis, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.63 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 50 goals conceded in 48 matches, resulting in an average of 1.04.

Coleraine's Latest Results

Linfield Football Club preview

On the other hand, Linfield comes into the match having played 8 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.38 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 28 wins, 13 draws, and 16 losses.

Linfield's attack has scored 82 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.13 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.44.

The offence system of Linfield is led by Matthew Fitzpatrick as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 17 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Matthew Fitzpatrick, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.63 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 51 goals conceded in 57 matches, resulting in an average of 0.89.

Linfield's Latest Results