Larne vs Bangor: match statistics
Larne displays decisive dominance as the host, occupying first place in the table with an impressive record of 75% wins and 83% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have scored as many as 41 goals this season, conceding just 10, resulting in a +21 goal difference in home matches. Bangor, on the other hand, fares much worse on the road, where they lose half of their matches (50%), earning only 1.2 points per match and keeping just 10% clean sheets. The form of both teams also favors Larne – the hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws), while Bangor has lost three of their last five games. The difference in offensive quality (1.92 vs 1.2 goals per match) and defense (0.17 vs 1.8 goals conceded) clearly points to a decisive victory for the hosts.
Larne vs Bangor: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Larne played against Bangor in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on January 23, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Larne has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Bangor has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Larne scores 1.71 goals per game and allows 0.42. Bangor scores 1.21 and allows 1.54. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 29% of Larne's games and 54% of Bangor's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 50%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Larne has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.23 per game. Larne takes 12.6 shots per game, while Bangor takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Larne leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 1.04 goals per game after halftime. Bangor leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Larne's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Bangor, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Larne displays decisive dominance as the host, occupying first place in the table with an impressive record of 75% wins and 83% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have scored as many as 41 goals this season, conceding just 10, resulting in a +21 goal difference in home matches. Bangor, on the other hand, fares much worse on the road, where they lose half of their matches (50%), earning only 1.2 points per match and keeping just 10% clean sheets. The form of both teams also favors Larne – the hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws), while Bangor has lost three of their last five games. The difference in offensive quality (1.92 vs 1.2 goals per match) and defense (0.17 vs 1.8 goals conceded) clearly points to a decisive victory for the hosts.
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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
| Larne | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.32 |
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.
Larne is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Larne · 1.4 pts / game - Bangor
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.
Larne is 41% better for: goals scored per game.
1.71 goals / game - Larne · 1.21 goals / game - Bangor
Larne is 267% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.42 goals / game - Larne · 1.54 goals / game - Bangor
Larne scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Bangor keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 meczów).
Bangor scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Larne keeps a clean sheet in 63% (15 of 24 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 - Larne
Over / Under - Bangor
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.
Larne is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / game - Larne · 1.33 pts / game - Bangor
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Larne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bangor - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 38%. 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 | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* 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 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Larne
Bangor
* 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
| Larne | Liga | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.13 | 2.77 | • 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 49% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 63% | 28% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 74% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
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 Larne's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Bangor. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Larne vs Bangor?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Larne 2:1 Bangor. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Larne and Bangor?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Larne won 1, Bangor won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Larne vs Bangor?
Larne score 1.71 goals per game on average and Bangor 1.21. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Larne's matches and 54% of Bangor's.
What form are Larne and Bangor in?
Over the last 5 games Larne have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Bangor 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Larne vs Bangor?
The statistical background for Larne vs Bangor — 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.