Bangor vs Coleraine: match statistics
Coleraine are the clear favourite in this match, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins this season. The away team demonstrates significantly higher offensive efficiency (averaging 1.54 goals per away game) and a better defence (1.08 goals conceded per match) compared to Bangor. Coleraine's form is excellent - 4 wins in their last 5 matches and 14 goals scored during that period, with just 5 conceded. Bangor are only in 7th position, have a negative goal difference at home (-2) and just a 43% win rate in home matches. The xG statistics also clearly favour the visitors (1.84 xG vs 1.31 xG for the hosts), and Coleraine's 61% possession rate demonstrates their dominance in away matches. All key indicators point to a probable Coleraine victory, although Bangor are capable of causing an upset at home, which justifies the hosts' 25% chance of success.
Bangor vs Coleraine: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bangor played against Coleraine in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Bangor has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Coleraine has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Bangor scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.56. Coleraine scores 2.04 and allows 0.96. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Bangor's games and 54% of Coleraine's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 62%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Coleraine has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 1.20 per game. Bangor takes 8.6 shots per game, while Coleraine takes 14.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Bangor leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Coleraine leads at halftime in 42% and scores 1.35 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bangor's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Coleraine, it is minutes 76-90+ (17 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Coleraine are the clear favorite in this match, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins this season. The away team demonstrates significantly higher offensive efficiency (averaging 1.54 goals per away game) and a better defense (1.08 goals conceded per match) compared to Bangor. Coleraine's form is excellent - 4 wins in their last 5 matches and 14 goals scored during that period, with just 5 conceded. Bangor are only in 7th position, have a negative goal difference at home (-2) and just a 43% win rate in home matches. The xG statistics also clearly favor the visitors (1.84 xG vs 1.31 xG for the hosts), and Coleraine's 61% possession rate demonstrates their dominance in away matches. All key indicators point to a probable Coleraine victory, although Bangor are capable of causing an upset at home, which justifies the hosts' 25% chance of success.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bangor | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Coleraine is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Bangor · 1.8 pts / game - Coleraine
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Coleraine is 70% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Bangor · 2.04 goals / game - Coleraine
Coleraine is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.56 goals / game - Bangor · 0.96 goals / game - Coleraine
Bangor scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
Coleraine scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Bangor keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bangor
Over / Under - Coleraine
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Coleraine is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / game - Bangor · 1.58 pts / game - Coleraine
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bangor - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bangor
Coleraine
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Bangor | Liga | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.76 | 2.77 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 49% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 52% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 28% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 75% | ▼ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 77% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Bangor's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Coleraine. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bangor vs Coleraine?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Bangor 0:2 Coleraine. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Bangor and Coleraine?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Bangor won 1, Coleraine won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Bangor vs Coleraine?
Bangor score 1.20 goals per game on average and Coleraine 2.04. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Bangor's matches and 54% of Coleraine's.
What form are Bangor and Coleraine in?
Over the last 5 games Bangor have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Coleraine 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bangor vs Coleraine?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Bangor vs Coleraine: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.