Coleraine and Linfield face each other on Tuesday 12.30.2025, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Coleraine's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Coleraine and Linfield, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Coleraine vs Linfield
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Coleraine preview
Coleraine heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 22 matches, Coleraine secured 13 victories, 3 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.91 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Coleraine's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 29 victories so far.
Coleraine has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 99 goals, of which 43 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.95 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Matthew Shevlin, who has found the back of the net 20 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Levi Ives has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Coleraine has conceded 20 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 0.91 per game) and 72 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.16 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Linfield preview
Linfield comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 10 victories, 5 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.84 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 40 wins, 11 draws, and 16 losses.
Linfield's attack has been highly effective, scoring 107 goals during this period. Of that total, 28 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.47 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.6.
Linfield's offensive system is led by Joel Cooper, the team's top scorer this season. The irish midfielder has found the back of the net 19 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Matthew Fitzpatrick. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 0.63 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 53 goals in 67 matches, averaging 0.79 per match.
Head to head: Coleraine vs Linfield
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Coleraine
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W W |
1.91 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.2 |
| Away | D W W W W |
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 59% | 70% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3.2 | 2.58 |
| Scored | 1.95 | 2.3 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.91 | 0.9 | 0.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 40% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 60% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 1.62 | 1.94 |
|
xGA
|
0.96 | 0.98 | 0.94 |
Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D W W |
1.84 |
| Home | L W W D W |
2.5 |
| Away | D W L L D |
1.11 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 80% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2.4 | 1.78 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 2 | 0.89 |
| Conceded | 0.63 | 0.4 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 32% | 30% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 53% | 60% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 10% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 90% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.55 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.97 | 1.25 |
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