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Glentoran vs Linfield

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 The BetMcLean Oval, Belfast
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Match Events

20'
Sub
Kane M. In: Daniels J.
Out: Kane M.
20'
Sub
Clarke R. In: Larmour D.
Out: Clarke R.
39' Event
Yates M.

AI Match Summary

The NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 game between Glentoran and Linfield finished 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Glentoran
40%
Draws
29%
Linfield
Draw rate projection: 40% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

66% / Medium Confidence
  • Linfield carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
  • Regular NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.4%
Glentoran Clean Sheet 15%
Linfield Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Glentoran Linfield
Matches Played 31 33
Wins 16 18
Draws 6 5
Losses 9 10
Goals Scored 2.5 1
Goals Conceded 2.13 2
Expected Goals (xG) 2.50 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.13 2.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 28, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Glentoran vs Linfield
1:1
Mar 15, 2026 Irish League Cup
Glentoran vs Linfield
0:1
Feb 21, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Linfield vs Glentoran
1:0
Dec 26, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Linfield vs Glentoran
0:1
Sep 12, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Glentoran vs Linfield
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Glentoran Compare

Avg xG / game 1.92
Avg xA / game 1.25

Linfield Compare

Top Goalscorer Yates M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Glentoran 31 / 100
Linfield 28 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Glentoran Linfield

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Glentoran found the back of the net in 84% of recent matches (31 games).

Linfield has conceded goals in 67% of their last 33 outings.

Historical meetings average 1.40 goals per match.

Recent resilience: Glentoran stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Glentoran VS Linfield
2.5 Goals Scored 1
2.13 Goals Conceded 2
88% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 63%
63% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Glentoran

(Home)
16 Jul
RFS
2 : 0
Glentoran
09 Jul
Glentoran
1 : 2
RFS
04 Jul
Dundela
3 : 3
Glentoran
01 Jul
Glentoran
0 : 4
Kilmarnock
26 Jun
East Belfast
1 : 8
Glentoran
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Linfield

(Away)
28 Jul
Dollingstown
1 : 7
Linfield
24 Jul
Limavady
0 : 1
Linfield
18 Jul
Linfield
0 : 2
Doncaster
16 Jul
Linfield
2 : 2
Kalju
11 Jul
Linfield
0 : 2
Aberdeen
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Larne38258573:2683
2Coleraine38255883:3780
3Glentoran38238773:3877
4Linfield381991061:3366
5Cliftonville381581555:5953
6Dungannon381512242:7746
Promotion - Champions League (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
Promotion - NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 (Conference League - Play Offs)