Coleraine FC vs Linfield: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 25 September the Premiership brings Coleraine FC against Linfield at The Showgrounds. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Coleraine FC are 2nd, among the top four, on 35 points after 15 matches; Linfield are 1st (leading the league) with 36. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Coleraine FC, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Limavady United, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.5 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Linfield, last 5: WDWWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Crusaders FC, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Coleraine FC 1.3 xG, Linfield 1.0 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 41%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Coleraine FC 46%, draw 21%, Linfield 33%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (56%, odds 1.67). Most likely score in line with that pick: Coleraine FC 1–1 Linfield. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Coleraine FC46%fair 2.16 · @2.05
Draw21%fair 4.83 · @3.60
Linfield33%fair 3.04 · @3.00
2.31Expected goals
1.29Coleraine FC xG
1.02Linfield xG
56%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–013%
0–110%
0–010%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: Coleraine FC 1.3 – 1.0 Linfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Coleraine FC to win✗
46%
2.16
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.80
1.67
Draw no bet
Coleraine FC (draw no bet)✗
58%
1.71
–
Asian handicap
Linfield +1 (Asian handicap)✓
75%
1.34
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.69
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
First team to score
Coleraine FC to score first✗
50%
1.98
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Coleraine FC / FT Coleraine FC✗
25%
4.04
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.86
–
Recent results
Coleraine FC – last 6
WWWWWW
19 Sep
vs Limavady United
1–0
W
15 Sep
@ Glentoran
2–1
W
11 Sep
vs Ballymena United
3–2
W
5 Sep
vs Crusaders FC
4–1
W
28 Aug
@ Portadown
3–0
W
22 Aug
@ Carrick Rangers
2–0
W
2.5Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Linfield – last 6
WDWWWW
19 Sep
vs Crusaders FC
1–0
W
15 Sep
@ Portadown
1–1
D
12 Sep
@ Dungannon Swifts
1–0
W
5 Sep
vs Carrick Rangers
1–0
W
29 Aug
@ Limavady United
2–0
W
21 Aug
vs Cliftonville FC
1–0
W
1.2Scored / game
0.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Coleraine FC and Linfield.
What is the prediction for Coleraine FC vs Linfield?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Coleraine FC vs Linfield?
On our numbers Coleraine FC have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Linfield 33%.
How many goals will there be in Coleraine FC vs Linfield?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Coleraine FC vs Linfield?
Our predicted score is Coleraine FC 1–1 Linfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Coleraine FC vs Linfield?
Coleraine FC vs Linfield (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 25 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at The Showgrounds.
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.
