Northern-Ireland · Premiership · Matchweek 1018:45
LarneWWWWW

18:45 UTC

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

LinfieldWWDWW

Inver Park · Analysis updated 14:50 UTC

Larne vs Linfield Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.25 expected goals for Larne and 1.03 for Linfield, a combined total of 2.28. That distribution gives Larne the largest share of the 1X2 market at 41%, with the draw at 28%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 40% for over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 41% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

Model pick

Home/Draw

69.7% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.25 – 1.03

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Larne home form

    10 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Linfield away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Larne to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 41%, against 41% / 28% / 30% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.25 goals for Larne and 1.03 for Linfield, a combined 2.28 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Larne win41%
Draw28%
Linfield win30%

Double chance 1X

70%

Double chance 12

72%

Double chance X2

59%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals66%
Over 2.5 goals40%
Over 3.5 goals20%
Both teams to score46%

Correct score

  • 1–113.2%
  • 1–012.8%
  • 0–110.5%
  • 0–010.3%
  • 2–18.2%

Recent form

Larne

  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Carrick Rangers · 5-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-15T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Cliftonville FC · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Portadown · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Bangor · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-04T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Glentoran · 2-1 (W)

Linfield

  • 2026-09-25T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Coleraine FC · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Crusaders FC · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-15T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Portadown · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Dungannon Swifts · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Carrick Rangers · 1-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Premiership table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Coleraine FC108111225
2Linfield9711622
3Larne6510916
4Glentoran10514516
5Crusaders FC10505-315
6Carrick Rangers10415013
7Dungannon Swifts9414-113
8Ballymena United9333212
9Cliftonville FC10406012
10Limavady United9306-69
11Bangor10127-125
12Portadown10118-124

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 69.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 46% and over 2.5 goals at 40%.

A 70% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.