Linfield and Larne face each other on Saturday 04.11.2026, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Linfield's home ground, the Windsor Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Linfield Football Club and Larne, 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 Linfield vs Larne
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Linfield preview
Linfield heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 35 matches, Linfield Football Club secured 19 victories, 9 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.89 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Linfield Football Club's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 21 victories so far.
Linfield has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 67 goals, of which 60 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.71 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Matthew Fitzpatrick, who has found the back of the net 17 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Matthew Fitzpatrick has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Linfield has conceded 26 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 0.74 per game) and 37 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.84 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Larne preview
Larne comes into the game with 35 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 23 victories, 7 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 2.17 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 24 wins, 12 draws, and 6 losses.
Larne's attack has been highly effective, scoring 68 goals during this period. Of that total, 63 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.8 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.62.
Larne's offensive system is led by Andrew Ryan, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish forward has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Tomas Cosgrove. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 0.74 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 32 goals in 42 matches, averaging 0.76 per match.
Head to head: Linfield vs Larne
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Away | W D L L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 54% | 81% | 32% |
| Goals | 2.46 | 2.81 | 2.16 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 2.38 | 1.16 |
| Conceded | 0.74 | 0.44 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 38% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 46% | 56% | 37% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 13% | 37% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 88% | 37% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.66 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 1.01 | 1.17 |
Larne
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | L W W D L |
1.4 |
| Away | W W L W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 66% | 63% | 69% |
| Goals | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.84 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 42% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 51% | 58% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 11% | 19% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 68% | 69% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.62 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 1.01 | 1.23 |
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