Larne vs Coleraine: match statistics
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Larne vs Coleraine: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Larne plays Coleraine in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game is scheduled for October 16, 2026. Venue: Inver Park.
Recent form
Larne has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Coleraine has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Larne scores 2.14 goals per game and allows 0.43. Coleraine scores 2.09 and allows 0.91. Games in this league average 2.71 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 29% of Larne's games and 55% of Coleraine's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 64%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Larne has the higher season xG average, 1.80 to 1.74 per game. Larne takes 13.3 shots per game, while Coleraine takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Larne leads at halftime in 57% of its games and scores 1.14 goals per game after halftime. Coleraine leads at halftime in 64% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Larne's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Coleraine, it is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.71 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.36 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Larne · 2.4 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.
Larne is 112% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.43 goals / game - Larne · 0.91 goals / game - Coleraine
Larne scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 45% (5 of 11 games).
Coleraine scores in 91% of games (10 of 11 games), while Larne keeps a clean sheet in 71% (5 of 7 games).
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 - 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Larne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 86%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 64% of games and wins 82%. 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 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Larne
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
| Larne | Liga | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.57 | 2.71 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 47% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 52% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 71% | 28% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 69% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 84% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Larne's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Coleraine. Games average 2.40 goals, and both teams scored in 40% of them.
FAQ
When do Larne and Coleraine play?
Larne face Coleraine on October 16, 2026 in NIFL Premiership at Inver Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Larne and Coleraine?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Larne won 2, Coleraine won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Larne vs Coleraine?
Larne score 2.14 goals per game on average and Coleraine 2.09. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Larne's matches and 55% of Coleraine's.
What form are Larne and Coleraine in?
Over the last 5 games Larne have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Coleraine 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Larne vs Coleraine?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Larne vs Coleraine: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.