Linfield vs Coleraine: match statistics
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Linfield vs Coleraine: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Linfield plays Coleraine in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game is scheduled for November 7, 2026.
Recent form
Linfield has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Coleraine has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Linfield scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 0.79. Coleraine scores 2.29 and allows 0.93. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Linfield's games and 57% of Coleraine's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 64%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Coleraine has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.46 per game. Linfield takes 11.3 shots per game, while Coleraine takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Linfield leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. Coleraine leads at halftime in 64% and scores 1.14 after halftime.
When the teams score
Linfield's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Coleraine, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 80% 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
| Linfield | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.39 |
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 18% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Linfield · 2.6 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 53% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Linfield · 2.29 goals / game - Coleraine
Linfield is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.79 goals / game - Linfield · 0.93 goals / game - Coleraine
Linfield scores in 93% of games (13 of 14 games), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 games).
Coleraine scores in 93% of games (13 of 14 games), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 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 - Linfield
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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / game - Linfield · 2.14 pts / game - Coleraine
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 71%. 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.
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 64% of games and wins 79%. 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 | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Linfield
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
| Linfield | Liga | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.29 | 2.78 | ▲ 3.21 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 53% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 25% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 68% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Linfield's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses against Coleraine. Games average 3.40 goals, and both teams scored in 80% of them.
FAQ
When do Linfield and Coleraine play?
Linfield face Coleraine on November 7, 2026 in NIFL Premiership. 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 Linfield and Coleraine?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Linfield won 1, Coleraine won 2 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 80% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Linfield vs Coleraine?
Linfield score 1.50 goals per game on average and Coleraine 2.29. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Linfield's matches and 57% of Coleraine's.
What form are Linfield and Coleraine in?
Over the last 5 games Linfield have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Coleraine 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Linfield vs Coleraine?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Linfield vs Coleraine: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.