Cliftonville FC vs Linfield: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Cliftonville FC welcome Linfield to Solitude for a Premiership fixture on Sunday 1 March (16:00 WAT). In the table, Cliftonville FC are 5th, upper half, on 21 points after 15 matches; Linfield are 1st (leading the league) with 36. There are 15 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Cliftonville FC, last 3: LWL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Glentoran, at home. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cliftonville FC 1.1 xG, Linfield 1.6 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 57%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cliftonville FC 21%, draw 26%, Linfield 53%.
Lower-risk option: Linfield or draw (79%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cliftonville FC 1–1 Linfield. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cliftonville FC21%fair 4.77 · @4.40
Draw26%fair 3.90 · @3.45
Linfield53%fair 1.87 · @1.73
2.68Expected goals
1.05Cliftonville FC xG
1.63Linfield xG
57%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–111%
1–210%
0–29%
1–07%
0–07%
From our goals model: Cliftonville FC 1.1 – 1.6 Linfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Cliftonville FC
Linfield
Attack vs Premiership average
+27%
+13%
Goals conceded vs average
-3%
-36%
Our expected goals here
1.16
1.54
Our own ratings from every Premiership result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Linfield to win✗
53%
1.87
1.73
Double chance
Linfield or draw✗
79%
1.27
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.76
1.83
Draw no bet
Linfield (draw no bet)✗
72%
1.39
–
Asian handicap
Cliftonville FC +1 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.55
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.96
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.16
–
First team to score
Linfield to score first✗
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Linfield / FT Linfield✗
31%
3.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.46
–
Recent results
Cliftonville FC – last 3
LWL
24 Feb
vs Glentoran
0–4
L
21 Feb
vs Crusaders FC
5–2
W
13 Feb
@ Dungannon Swifts
2–3
L
2.3Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Linfield – last 2
DW
24 Feb
@ Larne
1–1
D
17 Feb
@ Dungannon Swifts
4–1
W
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cliftonville FC and Linfield.
What is the prediction for Cliftonville FC vs Linfield?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Cliftonville FC vs Linfield?
On our numbers Cliftonville FC have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Linfield 53%.
How many goals will there be in Cliftonville FC vs Linfield?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cliftonville FC vs Linfield?
Our predicted score is Cliftonville FC 1–1 Linfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Cliftonville FC vs Linfield?
Cliftonville FC vs Linfield (Premiership) kicks off on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Solitude.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
