Glenavon vs Linfield: match statistics
Linfield is the clear favorite for this match, occupying 4th place in the table with impressive form (4 wins in the last 5 games) and a goal difference of 44:17. Glenavon is in a dramatic situation in 12th place, with only 5 wins in the entire season and an alarming goal difference of 22:54. The hosts have lost 4 of their last 5 matches, averaging just 0.6 points per game, while the visitors have been averaging 2.4 points per match in the same period. Linfield displays significantly better away statistics: 50% clean sheets, conceding just 0.92 goals on average per match, and a higher xG (1.46 vs 1.25). Glenavon hasn't drawn any home matches this season (0% draws), which suggests a decisive outcome in favor of one side. Considering the qualitative advantage, form, and statistics, Linfield should win this match.
Glenavon vs Linfield: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Glenavon played against Linfield in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Glenavon has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Linfield has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Glenavon scores 0.81 goals per game and allows 2.00. Linfield scores 1.69 and allows 0.65. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Glenavon's games and 35% of Linfield's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 46%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Linfield has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.14 per game. Glenavon takes 8.6 shots per game, while Linfield takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Glenavon leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Linfield leads at halftime in 46% and scores 1.04 after halftime.
When the teams score
Glenavon's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Linfield, it is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 55% 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
Linfield is the clear favorite for this match, occupying 4th place in the table with impressive form (4 wins in the last 5 games) and a goal difference of 44:17. Glenavon is in a dramatic situation in 12th place, with only 5 wins in the entire season and an alarming goal difference of 22:54. The hosts have lost 4 of their last 5 matches, averaging just 0.6 points per game, while the visitors have been averaging 2.4 points per match in the same period. Linfield displays significantly better away statistics: 50% clean sheets, conceding just 0.92 goals on average per match, and a higher xG (1.46 vs 1.25). Glenavon hasn't drawn any home matches this season (0% draws), which suggests a decisive outcome in favor of one side. Considering the qualitative advantage, form, and statistics, Linfield should win this match.
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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
| Glenavon | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.35 |
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.
Linfield is 267% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Glenavon · 2.2 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.
Linfield is 109% better for: goals scored per game.
0.81 goals / game - Glenavon · 1.69 goals / game - Linfield
Linfield is 208% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Glenavon · 0.65 goals / game - Linfield
Glenavon scores in 56% of games (15 of 27 meczów), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 54% (14 of 26 meczów).
Linfield scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Glenavon keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 27 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 - Glenavon
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.
Linfield is 187% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.63 pts / game - Glenavon · 1.81 pts / game - Linfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Glenavon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -12 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Glenavon
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
| Glenavon | Liga | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.81 | 2.86 | ▼ 2.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 56% | 55% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 4% | 27% | ▲ 54% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 77% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 78% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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
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 Glenavon's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Linfield. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Glenavon vs Linfield?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Glenavon 0:3 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 Glenavon and Linfield?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Glenavon won 1, Linfield 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 Glenavon vs Linfield?
Glenavon score 0.81 goals per game on average and Linfield 1.69. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Glenavon's matches and 35% of Linfield's.
What form are Glenavon and Linfield in?
Over the last 5 games Glenavon have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Linfield 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Glenavon vs Linfield?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Glenavon vs Linfield: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.