Our Linfield vs Glentoran Prediction: 2-1
Linfield vs Glentoran in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
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 – Dungannon Swifts vs Linfield
Linfield will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-1 Northern Ireland Premier victory over Dungannon Swifts on February 17. In that match, Linfield saw 44% of the ball and 12 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dungannon Swifts | 56% | 0 (4) | - | 31 |
 Linfield | 44% | 0 (12) | - | 51 |
Glentoran's Last Match – Glentoran vs Drumaness Mills
Glentoran will aim to maintain their momentum following a 5-0 Northern Ireland Cup triumph against Drumaness Mills on February 17.
Linfield vs Glentoran Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Glentoran | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.71 | Attacking Strength | 1.61 |
| 0.48 | Defence Strength | 0.89 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Linfield are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.3 conceded per match, while Glentoran average 2.9 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Linfield 18-3
Glentoran 29-10
What are the odds for this match?
Linfield to win: @1.833
Draw: @3.4
Glentoran to win: @4
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