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Linfield vs Cliftonville

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 Windsor Park, Belfast
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Match Events

3' Event
McStravick L.
8' Event
McKee C.
29' Event
McStravick L.

AI Match Summary

Cliftonville in this NIFL Premiership 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Cliftonville.

Win Probability Meter

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

36%
Linfield
44%
Draws
20%
Cliftonville
Draw rate projection: 44% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

71% / Medium Confidence
  • Cliftonville haven't matched Linfield's recent run of results.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.2%
Linfield Clean Sheet 13%
Cliftonville Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Linfield Cliftonville
Matches Played 31 31
Wins 16 14
Draws 5 3
Losses 10 14
Goals Scored 1 1.38
Goals Conceded 2 1.75
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.00 1.75

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 25, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Linfield vs Cliftonville
1:2
Mar 1, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Cliftonville vs Linfield
2:0
Nov 2, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Cliftonville vs Linfield
0:0
Aug 24, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Linfield vs Cliftonville
1:0
Jan 25, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Linfield vs Cliftonville
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Linfield Compare

Top Goalscorer McKee C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Cliftonville Compare

Top Goalscorer McStravick L.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Linfield 35 / 100
Cliftonville 20 / 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
Linfield Cliftonville

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick CLI Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Linfield's goal record stands at 68% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

Defensive concern: Cliftonville conceded in 71% of 31 recent games.

These sides typically produce 1.80 goals when they meet.

Linfield has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Linfield VS Cliftonville
1 Goals Scored 1.38
2 Goals Conceded 1.75
88% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Linfield

(Home)
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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Cliftonville

(Away)
25 Jul
Cliftonville
1 : 2
Alvechurch
21 Jul
Cliftonville
2 : 1
Warrenpoint
18 Jul
Cliftonville
1 : 0
Newington FC
14 Jul
Cliftonville
3 : 0
Moyola
10 Jul
Armagh
0 : 1
Cliftonville
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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)