Larne vs Coleraine: match statistics
Larne boasts impressive home form with a 73% win rate and conceding in just 18% of matches on average at home, making them a formidable opponent at their own stadium. The hosts lead the table and remain unbeaten in their last five home fixtures, maintaining clean sheets in 82% of games. Coleraine, despite sitting second in the league with a solid offense, demonstrates weaker away form with a 33% loss rate and an average of 0.92 goals conceded per game. The visitors' recent matches reflect inconsistent form, evidenced by a record of two defeats in their last five outings. Given Larne's dominance in both defensive and offensive metrics on home soil and their consistent performance, the hosts hold a distinct advantage, though Coleraine's quality suggests a draw scenario cannot be entirely ruled out.
Larne vs Coleraine: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Larne played Coleraine in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 2 January 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Larne: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Coleraine: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Larne scores 1.62 and concedes 0.43 goals per match. Coleraine scores 2.00 and concedes 0.91. League average: 2.70 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Larne 29%, Coleraine 57%. Over 2.5: Larne 33%, Coleraine 61%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Coleraine has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.56. Larne: 12.5 shots per match, Coleraine: 14.2.
Match halves
Larne: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.95. Coleraine: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 1.26.
Goals by minute
Larne: 76-90+ (10 goals). Coleraine: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.70 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.00, 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
Larne boasts impressive home form with a 73% win rate and conceding in just 18% of matches on average at home, making them a formidable opponent at their own stadium. The hosts lead the table and remain unbeaten in their last five home fixtures, maintaining clean sheets in 82% of games. Coleraine, despite sitting second in the league with a solid offense, demonstrates weaker away form with a 33% loss rate and an average of 0.92 goals conceded per game. The visitors' recent matches reflect inconsistent form, evidenced by a record of two defeats in their last five outings. Given Larne's dominance in both defensive and offensive metrics on home soil and their consistent performance, the hosts hold a distinct advantage, though Coleraine's quality suggests a draw scenario cannot be entirely ruled out.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| Larne | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 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.
Larne is 22% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Larne · 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 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.62 goals / match - Larne · 2 goals / match - Coleraine
Larne is 112% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.43 goals / match - Larne · 0.91 goals / match - Coleraine
Larne scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 matches).
Coleraine scores in 87% of matches (20 of 23 matches), while Larne keeps a clean sheet in 62% (13 of 21 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 - Larne
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.
Larne is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / match - Larne · 1.61 pts / match - Coleraine
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Larne - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 71%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 61%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). 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
Larne
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
| Larne | Liga | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.05 | 2.70 | ▲ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 49% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 51% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 62% | 27% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 75% | • 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Larne 1 - 0 - 1 Coleraine. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Larne vs Coleraine?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Larne 3:0 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 Larne and Coleraine?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Larne won 1, Coleraine won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Larne vs Coleraine?
Larne score 1.62 goals per game on average and Coleraine 2.00. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Larne's matches and 57% of Coleraine's.
What form are Larne and Coleraine in?
Over the last 5 games Larne have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Coleraine 3-0-2 (1.80 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.