Glenavon vs Linfield: match statistics
Linfield is the clear favorite for this match, occupying 4th place in the table with impressive form (4 wins in the last 5 games) and a goal difference of 44:17. Glenavon is in a dramatic situation in 12th place, with only 5 wins in the entire season and an alarming goal difference of 22:54. The hosts have lost 4 of their last 5 matches, averaging just 0.6 points per game, while the visitors have been averaging 2.4 points per match in the same period. Linfield displays significantly better away statistics: 50% clean sheets, conceding just 0.92 goals on average per match, and a higher xG (1.46 vs 1.25). Glenavon hasn't drawn any home matches this season (0% draws), which suggests a decisive outcome in favor of one side. Considering the qualitative advantage, form, and statistics, Linfield should win this match.
Glenavon vs Linfield: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Glenavon played Linfield in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 14 February 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Glenavon: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Linfield: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Glenavon scores 0.81 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Linfield scores 1.69 and concedes 0.65. League average: 2.86 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Glenavon 52%, Linfield 35%. Over 2.5: Glenavon 56%, Linfield 46%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Linfield has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.14. Glenavon: 8.6 shots per match, Linfield: 12.3.
Match halves
Glenavon: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.44. Linfield: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 1.04.
Goals by minute
Glenavon: 61-75 (7 goals). Linfield: 61-75 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.86 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 55%.
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
Linfield is the clear favorite for this match, occupying 4th place in the table with impressive form (4 wins in the last 5 games) and a goal difference of 44:17. Glenavon is in a dramatic situation in 12th place, with only 5 wins in the entire season and an alarming goal difference of 22:54. The hosts have lost 4 of their last 5 matches, averaging just 0.6 points per game, while the visitors have been averaging 2.4 points per match in the same period. Linfield displays significantly better away statistics: 50% clean sheets, conceding just 0.92 goals on average per match, and a higher xG (1.46 vs 1.25). Glenavon hasn't drawn any home matches this season (0% draws), which suggests a decisive outcome in favor of one side. Considering the qualitative advantage, form, and statistics, Linfield should win this match.
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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
| Glenavon | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.35 |
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.
Linfield is 267% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Glenavon · 2.2 pts / match - Linfield
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 109% better for: goals scored per match.
0.81 goals / match - Glenavon · 1.69 goals / match - Linfield
Linfield is 208% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - Glenavon · 0.65 goals / match - Linfield
Glenavon scores in 56% of matches (15 of 27 matches), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 54% (14 of 26 matches).
Linfield scores in 73% of matches (19 of 26 matches), while Glenavon keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 27 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 - Glenavon
Over / Under - Linfield
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.
Linfield is 187% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.63 pts / match - Glenavon · 1.81 pts / match - Linfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Glenavon - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -12 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Glenavon
Linfield
* 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
| Glenavon | Liga | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.81 | 2.86 | ▼ 2.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 56% | 55% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 4% | 27% | ▲ 54% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 77% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 78% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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
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): Glenavon 1 - 0 - 1 Linfield. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Glenavon vs Linfield?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Glenavon 0:3 Linfield. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Glenavon and Linfield?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Glenavon won 1, Linfield 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 Glenavon vs Linfield?
Glenavon score 0.81 goals per game on average and Linfield 1.69. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Glenavon's matches and 35% of Linfield's.
What form are Glenavon and Linfield in?
Over the last 5 games Glenavon have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Linfield 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Glenavon vs Linfield?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Glenavon vs Linfield: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.