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 – Shelbourne vs Linfield
Linfield will hope to recover from their recent 1-3 UEFA Conference League Qualifying setback against Shelbourne on August 21. In that match, Linfield recorded 99% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shelbourne | 1% | 11 (7) | - | 77 |
 Linfield | 99% | 3 (1) | - | 43 |
Cliftonville's Last Match – Cliftonville vs Larne FC
Determined to get back to winning ways, Cliftonville must win after their 1-1 Northern Ireland Premier draw against Larne FC on August 19.
Linfield vs Cliftonville Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Cliftonville | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 1.18 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Linfield are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Cliftonville average 2.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
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