Our Linfield vs Cliftonville Prediction: 3-1
Linfield vs Cliftonville in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 25, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
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 Larne FC
After suffering a 0-2 Northern Ireland Premier loss to Larne FC, Linfield must win to get back on track. In that match, Linfield saw 50% of the ball and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Linfield | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 29 |
 Larne FC | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 43 |
Cliftonville's Last Match – Coleraine vs Cliftonville
Cliftonville will be looking to bounce back after a 2-6 Northern Ireland Premier defeat against Coleraine on April 11.
Linfield vs Cliftonville Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.64 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.56 | Defence Strength | 1.25 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Linfield are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Cliftonville average 1.2 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.