Bangor vs Coleraine: match statistics
Coleraine are the clear favourite in this match, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins this season. The away team demonstrates significantly higher offensive efficiency (averaging 1.54 goals per away game) and a better defence (1.08 goals conceded per match) compared to Bangor. Coleraine's form is excellent - 4 wins in their last 5 matches and 14 goals scored during that period, with just 5 conceded. Bangor are only in 7th position, have a negative goal difference at home (-2) and just a 43% win rate in home matches. The xG statistics also clearly favour the visitors (1.84 xG vs 1.31 xG for the hosts), and Coleraine's 61% possession rate demonstrates their dominance in away matches. All key indicators point to a probable Coleraine victory, although Bangor are capable of causing an upset at home, which justifies the hosts' 25% chance of success.
Bangor vs Coleraine: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Bangor played Coleraine in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Bangor: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Coleraine: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bangor scores 1.20 and concedes 1.56 goals per match. Coleraine scores 2.04 and concedes 0.96. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bangor 56%, Coleraine 54%. Over 2.5: Bangor 52%, Coleraine 62%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Coleraine has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.20. Bangor: 8.6 shots per match, Coleraine: 14.4.
Match halves
Bangor: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.64. Coleraine: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 1.35.
Goals by minute
Bangor: 31-45+ (10 goals). Coleraine: 76-90+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
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
Coleraine are the clear favourite in this match, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins this season. The away team demonstrates significantly higher offensive efficiency (averaging 1.54 goals per away game) and a better defence (1.08 goals conceded per match) compared to Bangor. Coleraine's form is excellent - 4 wins in their last 5 matches and 14 goals scored during that period, with just 5 conceded. Bangor are only in 7th position, have a negative goal difference at home (-2) and just a 43% win rate in home matches. The xG statistics also clearly favour the visitors (1.84 xG vs 1.31 xG for the hosts), and Coleraine's 61% possession rate demonstrates their dominance in away matches. All key indicators point to a probable Coleraine victory, although Bangor are capable of causing an upset at home, which justifies the hosts' 25% chance of success.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Bangor | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.34 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Coleraine is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Bangor · 1.8 pts / match - 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 70% better for: goals scored per match.
1.2 goals / match - Bangor · 2.04 goals / match - Coleraine
Coleraine is 63% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.56 goals / match - Bangor · 0.96 goals / match - Coleraine
Bangor scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 matches).
Coleraine scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Bangor keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bangor
Over / Under - Coleraine
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / match - Bangor · 1.58 pts / match - Coleraine
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bangor - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 62%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bangor
Coleraine
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Bangor | Liga | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.76 | 2.77 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 49% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 52% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 28% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 75% | ▼ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 77% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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
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
Recent meetings (2): Bangor 1 - 0 - 1 Coleraine. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Bangor vs Coleraine?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Bangor 0:2 Coleraine. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Bangor and Coleraine?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Bangor won 1, Coleraine 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 Bangor vs Coleraine?
Bangor score 1.20 goals per game on average and Coleraine 2.04. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Bangor's matches and 54% of Coleraine's.
What form are Bangor and Coleraine in?
Over the last 5 games Bangor have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Coleraine 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bangor vs Coleraine?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Bangor vs Coleraine: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.