Linfield vs Glentoran: match statistics
Linfield displays impressive home form with 79% home wins and only 7% defeats, making them one of the strongest hosts in the league. The team has scored 51 goals this season while conceding only 18, with a home goal difference of +28. Glentoran is a solid away team with 64% wins, but their average xG away (1.56) is lower than Linfield's home xG (1.73), suggesting the hosts' advantage in creating chances. Both teams are in good form, but Linfield has a better head-to-head record at home with 57% clean sheets. Considering all statistics, we predict a home win, although Glentoran may pose a tough challenge, which justifies a moderate probability of a draw.
Linfield vs Glentoran: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Linfield played against Glentoran in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Linfield has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Glentoran has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Linfield scores 1.82 goals per game and allows 0.64. Glentoran scores 1.73 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.89 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Linfield's games and 58% of Glentoran's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Linfield has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.52 per game. Linfield takes 12.4 shots per game, while Glentoran takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Linfield leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 1.14 goals per game after halftime. Glentoran leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.85 after halftime.
When the teams score
Linfield's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (12 goals). For Glentoran, it is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.89 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 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 displays impressive home form with 79% home wins and only 7% defeats, making them one of the strongest hosts in the league. The team has scored 51 goals this season while conceding only 18, with a home goal difference of +28. Glentoran is a solid away team with 64% wins, but their average xG away (1.56) is lower than Linfield's home xG (1.73), suggesting the hosts' advantage in creating chances. Both teams are in good form, but Linfield has a better head-to-head record at home with 57% clean sheets. Considering all statistics, we predict a home win, although Glentoran may pose a tough challenge, which justifies a moderate probability of a draw.
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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
| Linfield | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.38 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Linfield · 2 pts / game - Glentoran
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 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.82 goals / game - Linfield · 1.73 goals / game - Glentoran
Linfield is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.64 goals / game - Linfield · 1.04 goals / game - Glentoran
Linfield scores in 75% of games (21 of 28 meczów), while Glentoran keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
Glentoran scores in 92% of games (24 of 26 meczów), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 54% (15 of 28 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 - Linfield
Over / Under - Glentoran
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)
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 57%. 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.
Glentoran - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +9 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Glentoran
* 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 | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.46 | 2.89 | ▼ 2.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 51% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 54% | 26% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 77% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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.
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 Linfield's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Glentoran. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Linfield vs Glentoran?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Linfield 1:0 Glentoran. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Linfield and Glentoran?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Linfield won 0, Glentoran won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Linfield vs Glentoran?
Linfield score 1.82 goals per game on average and Glentoran 1.73. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Linfield's matches and 58% of Glentoran's.
What form are Linfield and Glentoran in?
Over the last 5 games Linfield have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Glentoran 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Linfield vs Glentoran?
The statistical background for Linfield vs Glentoran — 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.