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
Key match information
Linfield played Glentoran in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Linfield: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Glentoran: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Linfield scores 1.82 and concedes 0.64 goals per match. Glentoran scores 1.73 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.89 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Linfield 36%, Glentoran 58%. Over 2.5: Linfield 50%, Glentoran 50%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Linfield has higher xG: 1.63 vs 1.52. Linfield: 12.4 shots per match, Glentoran: 11.8.
Match halves
Linfield: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 1.14. Glentoran: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.85.
Goals by minute
Linfield: 61-75 (12 goals). Glentoran: 31-45+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.89 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.50, 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 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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Linfield is 50% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Linfield · 2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.82 goals / match - Linfield · 1.73 goals / match - Glentoran
Linfield is 63% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.64 goals / match - Linfield · 1.04 goals / match - Glentoran
Linfield scores in 75% of matches (21 of 28 matches), while Glentoran keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 matches).
Glentoran scores in 92% of matches (24 of 26 matches), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 54% (15 of 28 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 - Linfield
Over / Under - Glentoran
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 57%. 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.
Glentoran - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 62%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Linfield
Glentoran
* 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
| Linfield | Liga | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Linfield 0 - 1 - 1 Glentoran. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.