Coleraine vs Linfield: match statistics
Coleraine vs Linfield: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Coleraine played against Linfield in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on December 30, 2025. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Coleraine has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Linfield has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Coleraine scores 1.95 goals per game and allows 0.91. Linfield scores 1.47 and allows 0.63. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Coleraine's games and 32% of Linfield's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 42%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Coleraine has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 1.52 per game. Coleraine takes 14.2 shots per game, while Linfield takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Coleraine leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 1.18 goals per game after halftime. Linfield leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
Coleraine's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Linfield, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Stats by half
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
| Coleraine | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| 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 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Coleraine · 1.4 pts / game - Linfield
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 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.95 goals / game - Coleraine · 1.47 goals / game - Linfield
Linfield is 44% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.91 goals / game - Coleraine · 0.63 goals / game - Linfield
Coleraine scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 meczów), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 53% (10 of 19 meczów).
Linfield scores in 74% of games (14 of 19 meczów), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 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 - Coleraine
Over / Under - Linfield
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 59%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Coleraine
Linfield
* 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
| Coleraine | Liga | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.86 | 2.72 | ▼ 2.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 49% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 51% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 27% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 76% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 76% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Coleraine's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Linfield. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Coleraine vs Linfield?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Coleraine 3:1 Linfield. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Coleraine and Linfield?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Coleraine won 0, Linfield won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Coleraine vs Linfield?
Coleraine score 1.95 goals per game on average and Linfield 1.47. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Coleraine's matches and 32% of Linfield's.
What form are Coleraine and Linfield in?
Over the last 5 games Coleraine have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Linfield 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Coleraine vs Linfield?
The statistical background for Coleraine vs Linfield — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.