Our Linfield vs Coleraine Prediction: 2-1
Linfield vs Coleraine in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Linfield vs Coleraine 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
Linfield must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Northern Ireland Premier defeat against Larne FC on April 11. In that match, Linfield had 50% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Linfield | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 29 |
 Larne FC | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 43 |
Coleraine's Last Match – Coleraine vs Cliftonville
Coleraine will want to continue their winning form after a 6-2 Northern Ireland Premier victory over Cliftonville, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
Linfield vs Coleraine Stats
Key Stats
| Linfield | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.64 | Attacking Strength | 1.12 |
| 0.56 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Linfield are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Coleraine average 2.1 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Linfield 14-11
Coleraine 21-10
What are the odds for this match?
Linfield to win: @3.6
Draw: @3.7
Coleraine to win: @1.85
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825