Prediction: Derry City (W) vs Linfield (W)

Team pages: Derry City (W) · Linfield (W)

Prediction summary
Expected goals
4.43Total
Derry City (W)1.21
Linfield (W)3.21
1X2
7% 10% 83%
Derry City (W) Draw Linfield (W)
Markets
Under 4.5 goals 55% Both teams to score 59%
Most likely score
1-3
Recent form · 10 last
Derry City (W) 4-1-5 (W-D-L)
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Linfield (W) 7-1-2 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Derry City (W) 0–6 Linfield (W) (6 last)
  • Linfield (W)5-0Derry City (W)
  • Linfield (W)5-1Derry City (W)
  • Derry City (W)0-4Linfield (W)
  • Linfield (W)9-0Derry City (W)
  • Derry City (W)1-3Linfield (W)
  • Linfield (W)5-1Derry City (W)
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Derry City (W) 1479 · Linfield (W) 1570
Derry City (W)DrawLinfield (W)
Our model10%14%76%
Market4%6%90%
Estimated total (ours) 4.43 goals · Bet365 line 4.25 · +0.2

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 80%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Linfield (W) (rating 1479 vs 1570).
  • H2H favours Linfield (W): 6-0-0.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Derry City (W)Linfield (W)
Goals for / against (FT)3 / 24.2 / 1.1
Goals for / against (HT)1.6 / 0.62.4 / 0.4
Half-time result (W/D/L)60/10/30%90/10/0%
Corners (HT / FT)2.4 / 4.32.5 / 4.9
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)2.1 / 02.1 / 0.3

Head-to-head (H2H) · Derry City (W) 006 Linfield (W)

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DateHomeScoreAway
01/05/26
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
Linfield (W)5-0
HT 4-0
Derry City (W)
08/08/25
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
Linfield (W)5-1
HT 3-1
Derry City (W)
20/06/25
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
Derry City (W)0-4
HT 0-2
Linfield (W)
02/05/25
Northern Ireland League Cup Women
Linfield (W)9-0
HT 3-0
Derry City (W)
27/09/24
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
Derry City (W)1-3
HT 0-2
Linfield (W)
28/06/24
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
Linfield (W)5-1
HT 3-1
Derry City (W)

Standings · Northern Ireland Premier League Women

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Cliftonville (W) 10901 47927
2 Linfield (W) 10712 471122
3 Glentoran (W) 9711 33922
4 Lisburn Rangers (W) 10613 251819
5 Crusaders Strikers (W) 10334 203412
6 Derry City (W) 11317 222710
7 Lisburn (W) 11119 5484
8 Larne FC (W) 11029 5482

Common opponents 6 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentDerry City (W)Linfield (W)
Lisburn Rangers (W) 0-3 L 3-0 W
Glentoran (W) 0-1 L 2-2 D
Larne FC (W) 7-0 W 2-0 W
Crusaders Strikers (W) 3-3 D 4-0 W
Cliftonville (W) 1-5 L 1-3 L
Lisburn (W) 1-0 W 6-1 W
Record vs common 2 W 1 D 3 L 4 W 1 D 1 L

Better against common opponents: Linfield (W) (5 of 6 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Derry City (W)

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
09/08 Lisburn Rangers (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
0-1 0-3 22 L
31/07 Glentoran (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
0-0 0-1 22 L
24/07 Larne FC (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
4-0 7-0 60 W
17/07 Bangor FC (W)
Northern Ireland Cup Women
6-0 9-1 62 W
03/07 Crusaders Strikers (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
2-1 3-3 44 D
28/06 Glentoran (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
0-2 1-3 11 L
19/06 Cliftonville (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
0-1 1-5 L
29/05 Larne FC (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
2-1 6-1 W
22/05 Lisburn (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
1-0 1-0 51 W
15/05 Lisburn Rangers (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
1-0 2-3 85 L

Linfield (W)

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
10/08 Cliftonville (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
1-1 1-3 01 L
07/08 Lisburn (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
6-0 6-1 31 W
03/08 Crusaders Strikers (W)
Northern Ireland County Antrim Shield Women
1-0 4-0 63 W
31/07 Larne FC (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
1-0 2-0 W
10/07 Glentoran (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
2-1 2-2 54 D
03/07 Lisburn Rangers (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
3-0 3-0 41 W
26/06 Crusaders Strikers (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
4-1 9-1 61 W
19/06 Lisburn (W)
Northern Ireland Premier League Women
3-1 8-1 140 W
13/06 Galway (W)
Women’s Friendly
1-0 2-3 34 L
30/05 Sligo Rovers (W)
Women’s Friendly
2-0 5-0 37 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Derry City (W) vs Linfield (W)?

According to our model, the most likely result is an Linfield (W) win (83%). Probabilities: Derry City (W) 7%, draw 10%, Linfield (W) 83%.

How many goals are expected in Derry City (W) vs Linfield (W)?

The model expects 4.43 goals (Derry City (W) 1.21 · Linfield (W) 3.21), with a 51% chance of under 4.25 goals.

Will both teams score in Derry City (W) vs Linfield (W)?

The model gives a 59% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-3.