Linfield and Larne face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Windsor Park on Friday, 16/01/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Linfield vs Larne, based on 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 Linfield vs Larne
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Linfield preview
Linfield comes into the match having played 22 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.77 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses.
Linfield's attack has scored 42 goals during this period. Out of this total, 35 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.59 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.4.
The offense system of Linfield is led by Matthew Fitzpatrick as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 9 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 16 goals with an average of 0.73 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 25 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 0.83.
Larne preview
On the other hand, Larne comes into the match having played 23 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 17 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.39 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses.
Larne's attack has scored 44 goals during this period. Out of this total, 41 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.78 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.52.
The offense system of Larne is led by Tiarnan O'Connor as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mark Randall, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 0.43 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 16 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 0.55.
Head to head: Linfield vs Larne
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Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W D |
1.77 |
| Home | W L W W D |
2.55 |
| Away | L D W L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 82% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.32 | 2.82 | 1.82 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 2.36 | 0.82 |
| Conceded | 0.73 | 0.45 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 55% | 45% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 9% | 45% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 91% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.65 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1 | 1.24 |
Larne
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W D |
2.39 |
| Home | W D D W D |
2.5 |
| Away | W W W W W |
2.27 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 74% | 75% | 73% |
| Goals | 2.22 | 2.08 | 2.36 |
| Scored | 1.78 | 1.92 | 1.64 |
| Conceded | 0.43 | 0.17 | 0.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 30% | 17% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 61% | 83% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 67% | 73% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.69 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.02 | 0.87 | 1.18 |
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