Our Linfield vs Cliftonville Prediction: 2-1
Linfield vs Cliftonville in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 24, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Linfield vs Cliftonville 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 – Linfield vs Vikingur Gota
Linfield will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 UEFA Conference League Qualifying success over Vikingur Gota on August 14. In that match, Linfield recorded 67% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Linfield | 67% | 13 (9) | - | 81 |
Vikingur Gota | 33% | 8 (4) | - | 30 |
Cliftonville's Last Match – Cliftonville vs Coleraine
Determined to get back to winning ways, Cliftonville must win after their 0-0 Northern Ireland Premier draw against Coleraine on August 16.
Linfield vs Cliftonville Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Linfield are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Cliftonville average 2.1 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.