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Linfield vs Glentoran

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Premiership Windsor Park, Belfast
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
VS
02:00 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

Linfield host Glentoran in the NIFL Premiership. Expect goals in this one — both sides have been finding the net. Recent numbers: Linfield at 1 goals for, 2 against; Glentoran at 2.5 for, 2.13 against. Head-to-head, Linfield have won 2 to Glentoran's 1, with 2 draws. They last met on Mar 28, 2026, ending 1:1. xG projections (1.56 - 2.25) back Linfield to edge this. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

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

31%
Linfield
39%
Draws
30%
Glentoran
Draw rate projection: 39% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Glentoran lately — more wins on the board than Linfield.
  • 39% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Regular NIFL Premiership form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69%
Linfield Clean Sheet 10%
Glentoran Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Linfield Glentoran
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 15 16
Draws 5 6
Losses 10 9
Goals Scored 1 2.5
Goals Conceded 2 2.13
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 2.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.00 2.13

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

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Linfield 30 / 100
Glentoran 29 / 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 Glentoran

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick GLE 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 found the back of the net in 67% of recent matches (30 games).

Glentoran let in goals in 68% of their last 31 matches.

Difficult form: Glentoran registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.

Games between these two average 1.40 goals.

Scoring Trends

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

Recent Form & Match History

Linfield

(Home)
24 Jul
Limavady
0 : 1
Linfield
18 Jul
Linfield
0 : 2
Doncaster
16 Jul
Linfield
2 : 2
Kalju
11 Jul
Linfield
0 : 2
Aberdeen
09 Jul
Kalju
1 : 0
Linfield
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Glentoran

(Away)
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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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Glentoran00000:00
2Cliftonville00000:00
3Ballymena00000:00
4Bangor FC00000:00
5Coleraine00000:00
6Crusaders00000:00
7Dungannon00000:00
8Linfield00000:00
9Larne00000:00
10Limavady00000:00
11Portadown00000:00
12Carrick Rangers00000:00
Promotion - NIFL Premiership (Championship Group)
Relegation - NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group)