Our Linfield vs Glentoran Prediction: 2-0
Linfield vs Glentoran in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 26, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Linfield vs Glentoran prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Linfield's Last Match – Glenavon vs Linfield
Linfield must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Northern Ireland Premier defeat against Glenavon on December 20. In that match, Linfield saw 56% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Glenavon | 44% | 3 (2) | - | 39 |
Linfield | 56% | 5 (3) | - | 67 |
Glentoran's Last Match – Glentoran vs Coleraine
Determined to maintain their recent success, Glentoran must win following their 2-1 Northern Ireland Premier victory against Coleraine on December 19. In that match, Glentoran recorded 57% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Glentoran | 57% | 0 (4) | - | 60 |
Coleraine | 43% | 0 (4) | - | 32 |
Linfield vs Glentoran Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.58 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.24 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Linfield are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Glentoran average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Linfield 20-9
Glentoran 14-14
What are the odds for this match?
Linfield to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.4
Glentoran to win: @3.8



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