Linfield
Linfield 2026/2027: season in numbers
Linfield in NIFL Premiership
Linfield plays in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland) during the 2026/2027 season. League position: 2. Next match: Portadown.
Form and record
Linfield: 9-2-1, 2.42 pts/match. Last five: WWWDW (2.60 pts/match).
Goals and clean sheets
Linfield scores 1.50 and concedes 0.75 goals per match. Clean sheets: 50%. Failed to score: 8%.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: 42%. Over 2.5: 42%. Over 3.5: 17%. Average goals in this team's matches: 2.25.
Goal patterns
Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 33% of matches. The team scored in both halves in 25% of matches. Last five: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.
Halves and minutes
Linfield scores 0.58 goals in the first half and 0.92 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 46-60 (6 goals).
xG and playing style
Linfield produces 1.46 xG and allows 0.89 xGA per match. Shots: 11.3 total, 4.0 on target. Possession: 55%.
Key statistical indicators
Linfield has a net xG of 0.57 per match. The last-five PPG differs from the season average by 0.18. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.
Season overview
Record
Wins, draws and losses overall and split by home and away matches.
Goals
Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
Goal lines (Over/Under)
How often this team's matches clear goal thresholds, including halves and league context.
Full match - Over / Under
Halves
Goal patterns
Goal-event combinations in this team's matches plus detailed averages from the last five.
Combinations (season)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Goals for / match | 2.0 |
| Goals against / match | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.8 |
| xG per matchxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | 1.18 |
| Opponent xGxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | 0.73 |
| BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored. | 60% |
| Over 2.5Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match. | 60% |
Match halves
First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.
Half-time state
Second-half results
Goals and clean sheets by half
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| PPG (season) | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals for / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals against / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Min. 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| Min. 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Min. 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheets | 60% | 60% |
| Matches without scoring | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
Goals by minute
Match phases where this team most often scores and concedes.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Advanced stats
Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).
Attacking profile
Style: Efficient finishingxG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.
Key statistical indicators
A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and match patterns from completed games.
* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.
Squad
Players with verified appearances in this competition season.
Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches
Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.
Last 5 matches
4-1-0Last 6 matches
4-2-0Last 10 matches
8-2-0Corners
See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.
Overall
12 matchesHome
6 matchesAway
6 matchesCards and discipline
Compare the team's cards with those shown to its opponents, including red-card frequency.
Overall
12 matchesHome
6 matchesAway
6 matchesStrength of recent opponents
Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.
Linfield's last 10 matches came against opponents averaging 1.32 points per game and position 7.0 out of 12. This was a Easier than average run of opponents compared with the league average.
Recent matches
Upcoming matches
FAQ
What form is Linfield in?
Linfield's recent form reads WWWDW (most recent first). The side averages 2.42 points per game this season.
What position is Linfield in the table?
Linfield occupy position 2 in the NIFL Premiership table with 29 points.
How many goals does Linfield score per game?
Linfield score 1.50 goals per game on average and concede 0.75. These are the baseline attacking and defensive numbers for the season.
How often do Linfield's matches see BTTS and Over 2.5?
In Linfield's matches both teams score in 42% and Over 2.5 lands in 42%. The team keeps a clean sheet in 50% of games.
Who do Linfield play next?
Linfield's next match is Portadown - Linfield (23 October 2026). Pre-match stats and the full schedule are further down this page.
Where can I check Linfield's stats and betting tips?
This page has Linfield's form, home and away record, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting tips and analysis for upcoming matches are in the NoFluffPicks app.