Windsor Park · Referee C. Morrison · Analysis updated 08:02 UTC
Linfield vs Cliftonville FC Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.41 expected goals for Linfield and 0.68 for Cliftonville FC, a combined total of 2.09. That distribution gives Linfield the largest share of the 1X2 market at 55%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 35% for over 2.5 goals and 37% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 17%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 55% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Linfield win
54.8% probability
Expected goals
1.41 – 0.68
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
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.
Linfield home form
12 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Cliftonville FC away threat
Scored in 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Linfield to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 55%, against 55% / 27% / 18% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.41 goals for Linfield and 0.68 for Cliftonville FC, a combined 2.09 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
82%
Double chance 12
73%
Double chance X2
45%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–017.4%
- 2–012.3%
- 0–012.3%
- 1–111.8%
- 2–18.4%
Recent form
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)
Cliftonville FC
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Ballymena United · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Limavady United · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Glentoran · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-15T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Larne · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Carrick Rangers · 3-1 (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
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine FC | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 28 |
| 2 | Linfield | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 25 |
| 3 | Larne | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Glentoran | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 17 |
| 5 | Carrick Rangers | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 16 |
| 6 | Crusaders FC | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 15 |
| 7 | Dungannon Swifts | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| 8 | Ballymena United | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| 9 | Cliftonville FC | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | -1 | 12 |
| 10 | Limavady United | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -5 | 12 |
| 11 | Portadown | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | -12 | 5 |
| 12 | Bangor | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | -14 | 5 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Linfield win, at 54.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 37% and over 2.5 goals at 35%.
A 55% 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.