Coleraine FC host Linfield in the Premiership on Friday 25 September, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at The Showgrounds. Coleraine FC are 2nd with 35 points from 15 games (in the top four), while Linfield sit 1st on 36 points (top of the table). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Coleraine FC's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Limavady United 1–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Linfield's last 5: WDWWW Most recently they beat Crusaders FC 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.2 conceded. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.3 for Coleraine FC and 1.0 for Linfield. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 41%, both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Coleraine FC 47%, draw 20%, Linfield 33%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 56% chance at odds of 1.67. Predicted score: Coleraine FC 1–1 Linfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Coleraine FC47%fair 2.14 · @2.05
Draw20%fair 4.96 · @3.60
Linfield33%fair 3.01 · @3.00
2.31Expected goals
1.29Coleraine FC xG
1.02Linfield xG
56%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–013%
0–110%
0–010%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: Coleraine FC 1.3 – 1.0 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
Coleraine FC to win✗
47%
2.14
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.80
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.69
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Coleraine FC / FT Coleraine FC✗
25%
4.05
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.80
–
Form
Coleraine FC – last 6
WWWWWW
19 Sep
vs Limavady United
1–0
W
15 Sep
@ Glentoran
2–1
W
11 Sep
vs Ballymena United
3–2
W
5 Sep
vs Crusaders FC
4–1
W
28 Aug
@ Portadown
3–0
W
22 Aug
@ Carrick Rangers
2–0
W
2.5Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Linfield – last 6
WDWWWW
19 Sep
vs Crusaders FC
1–0
W
15 Sep
@ Portadown
1–1
D
12 Sep
@ Dungannon Swifts
1–0
W
5 Sep
vs Carrick Rangers
1–0
W
29 Aug
@ Limavady United
2–0
W
21 Aug
vs Cliftonville FC
1–0
W
1.2Scored / game
0.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Coleraine FC and Linfield.
What is the prediction for Coleraine FC vs Linfield?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Coleraine FC vs Linfield?
On our numbers Coleraine FC have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Linfield 33%.
How many goals will there be in Coleraine FC vs Linfield?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Coleraine FC vs Linfield?
Our predicted score is Coleraine FC 1–1 Linfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Coleraine FC vs Linfield?
Coleraine FC vs Linfield (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 25 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at The Showgrounds.
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.
