Football · Northern Ireland Premier · 21/08, 20:45
Prediction: Linfield vs Cliftonville
Team pages: Linfield · Cliftonville
Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.71Total
Linfield1.32
Cliftonville1.39
1X2
Linfield
Draw
Cliftonville
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 51%
Both teams to score 54%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Linfield
3-1-6 (W-D-L)
Cliftonville
6-0-4 (W-D-L)
Head-to-head
Linfield
2–1–3
Cliftonville
(6 last)
- Linfield1-2Cliftonville
- Cliftonville2-0Linfield
- Cliftonville0-0Linfield
- Linfield1-0Cliftonville
- Linfield2-1Cliftonville
- Linfield1-2Cliftonville
Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 60%model estimate
Match keys
- Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Cliftonville (rating 1454 vs 1519).
- H2H favours Cliftonville: 3-1-2.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Linfield | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 1.1 / 1.7 | 1.8 / 1.8 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 0.6 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 30/20/50% | 40/30/30% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 2.8 / 6 | 2.3 / 4.2 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 1.6 / 0.2 | 1.3 / 0 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Linfield 2–1–3 Cliftonville
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/04/26 Northern Ireland Premier | Linfield | 1-2 HT 1-2 | Cliftonville |
| 01/03/26 Northern Ireland Premier | Cliftonville | 2-0 HT 0-0 | Linfield |
| 02/11/25 Northern Ireland Premier | Cliftonville | 0-0 HT 0-0 | Linfield |
| 24/08/25 Northern Ireland Premier | Linfield | 1-0 HT 1-0 | Cliftonville |
| 25/01/25 Northern Ireland Premier | Linfield | 2-1 HT 0-0 | Cliftonville |
| 26/10/24 Northern Ireland Premier | Linfield | 1-2 HT 1-0 | Cliftonville |
Standings · Northern Ireland Premier
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cliftonville | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | Carrick Rangers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Coleraine | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Ballymena Utd | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Glentoran | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Crusaders | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | Dungannon Swifts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | Linfield | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 9 | Larne FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Portadown | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | Limavady United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | Bangor FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Linfield
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/08 | Glentoran Northern Ireland Premier |
1-0 | 2-1 | 6 | 7 | W |
| 08/08 | Ballymena Utd Northern Ireland Premier |
0-1 | 0-3 | 7 | 0 | L |
| 24/07 | Limavady United UK Friendlies |
1-0 | 1-0 | 2 | 0 | W |
| 18/07 | Doncaster UK Friendlies |
0-2 | 0-2 | 4 | 0 | L |
| 16/07 | JK Nomme Kalju UEFA Conference League Qualifying |
1-1 | 2-2 | 10 | 4 | D |
| 11/07 | Aberdeen UK Friendlies |
0-2 | 0-2 | 1 | 0 | L |
| 09/07 | JK Nomme Kalju UEFA Conference League Qualifying |
0-0 | 0-1 | 12 | 1 | L |
| 04/07 | Kilmarnock UK Friendlies |
1-2 | 2-3 | 8 | 0 | L |
| 12/05 | Dungannon Swifts Northern Ireland Premier |
1-0 | 3-1 | 3 | 4 | W |
| 25/04 | Cliftonville Northern Ireland Premier |
1-2 | 1-2 | 7 | 2 | L |
Cliftonville
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/08 | Bangor FC Northern Ireland Premier |
2-0 | 3-0 | 3 | 3 | W |
| 07/08 | Crusaders Northern Ireland Premier |
1-0 | 2-1 | 0 | 1 | W |
| 25/07 | Alvechurch UK Friendlies |
0-0 | 1-2 | 4 | 0 | L |
| 21/07 | Warrenpoint Town UK Friendlies |
0-1 | 2-1 | 4 | 0 | W |
| 14/07 | Moyola Park UK Friendlies |
1-0 | 3-0 | 7 | 0 | W |
| 04/07 | Hibernian Club Friendly List |
1-3 | 1-5 | – | – | L |
| 09/05 | Dungannon Swifts Northern Ireland Premier |
1-1 | 1-2 | 11 | 3 | L |
| 25/04 | Linfield Northern Ireland Premier |
2-1 | 2-1 | 3 | 2 | W |
| 18/04 | Dungannon Swifts Northern Ireland Premier |
0-0 | 1-0 | 6 | 0 | W |
| 11/04 | Coleraine Northern Ireland Premier |
2-4 | 2-6 | 0 | 3 | L |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Linfield vs Cliftonville?
According to our model, the most likely result is an Cliftonville win (37%). Probabilities: Linfield 34%, draw 28%, Cliftonville 37%.
How many goals are expected in Linfield vs Cliftonville?
The model expects 2.71 goals (Linfield 1.32 · Cliftonville 1.39), with a 53% chance of under 2.75 goals.
Will both teams score in Linfield vs Cliftonville?
The model gives a 54% chance that both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.