Value bet: Linfield to win @ 1.73 – our chance 63% vs 58% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultLinfield to win ✗63% · @1.73
Double chanceLinfield or draw ✗87% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @1.83
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗13% · fair 7.53
Cliftonville FC vs Linfield preview and prediction
The match
The Premiership sees Cliftonville FC take on Linfield on Sunday 1 March, kicking off at 16:00 (WAT) at Solitude. Cliftonville FC are 5th with 21 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Linfield sit 1st on 36 points (top of the table). A gap of 15 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cliftonville FC's last 3: LWL Most recently they lost to Glentoran 0–4 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 0.8 for Cliftonville FC and 1.9 for Linfield. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 55%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cliftonville FC 13%, draw 24%, Linfield 63%.
Safer route: Linfield or draw (87%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.83.
Value angle: Linfield to win at 1.73 – 63% on our numbers against 58% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Cliftonville FC 0–2 Linfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cliftonville FC13%fair 7.78 · @4.40
Draw24%fair 4.22 · @3.45
Linfield63%fair 1.58 · @1.73
2.67Expected goals
0.76Cliftonville FC xG
1.91Linfield xG
55%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–113%
0–213%
1–110%
1–210%
0–38%
0–07%
From our goals model: Cliftonville FC 0.8 – 1.9 Linfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Linfield to win✗
63%
1.58
1.73 ▲
Double chance
Linfield or draw✗
87%
1.15
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.83
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.96
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
1.28
Half-time result
Linfield ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.18
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Linfield / FT Linfield✗
41%
2.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
13%
7.53
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Form
Cliftonville FC – last 3
LWL
24 Feb
vs Glentoran
0–4
L
21 Feb
vs Crusaders FC
5–2
W
13 Feb
@ Dungannon Swifts
2–3
L
2.3Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Linfield – last 2
DW
24 Feb
@ Larne
1–1
D
17 Feb
@ Dungannon Swifts
4–1
W
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cliftonville FC and Linfield.
What is the prediction for Cliftonville FC vs Linfield?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Cliftonville FC vs Linfield?
On our numbers Cliftonville FC have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Linfield 63%.
How many goals will there be in Cliftonville FC vs Linfield?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cliftonville FC vs Linfield?
Our predicted score is Cliftonville FC 0–2 Linfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Cliftonville FC vs Linfield?
Cliftonville FC vs Linfield (Premiership) kicks off on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Solitude.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
