Our Newry City vs Linfield Prediction: 0-2
Newry City vs Linfield in the Northern Ireland League Cup is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 2, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 0-2 for the match between Newry City and Linfield.
This Newry City vs Linfield 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
Newry City's Last Match – Newry City vs Drumaness Mills
Newry City will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Northern Ireland Cup defeat against Drumaness Mills on November 21. In that match, Newry City saw 70% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newry City | 70% | 0 (8) | - | 59 |
Drumaness Mills | 30% | 0 (4) | - | 29 |
Linfield's Last Match – Linfield vs Carrick Rangers
Linfield must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 Northern Ireland Premier victory over Carrick Rangers in their last outing. In that match, Linfield recorded 55% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Linfield | 55% | 0 (6) | - | 40 |
 Carrick Rangers | 45% | 0 (3) | - | 38 |
Newry City vs Linfield Stats
Key Stats
| Newry City | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.42 | Attacking Strength | 2.02 |
| 0.52 | Defence Strength | 0.42 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newry City are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Linfield average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.