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Linfield vs Limavady - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Premiership Windsor Park, Belfast
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
VS
03:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Linfield host Limavady in the NIFL Premiership. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. Linfield have averaged 1.46 scored and 1.18 conceded recently, against Limavady's 1.48 scored and 1.11 conceded. Past meetings favor Linfield slightly — 4-1-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 29, 2026, ending 0:2. The numbers (1.56 xG vs 1.19) point toward Linfield. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

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

43%
Linfield
30%
Draws
27%
Limavady
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Linfield

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

43% / Low Confidence
  • Linfield have won more games recently than Limavady.
  • 43% — that's where the model lands on Linfield taking it.
  • 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%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Linfield have taken 4 of them.

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 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.2%
Linfield Clean Sheet 20%
Limavady Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Linfield Limavady
Matches Played 28 27
Wins 15 13
Draws 4 4
Losses 9 10
Goals Scored 1.46 1.48
Goals Conceded 1.18 1.11
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 29, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Limavady vs Linfield
0:2
Jul 24, 2026 Club Friendly
Limavady vs Linfield
0:1
Feb 6, 2026 Irish Cup
Limavady vs Linfield
1:0
Jan 1, 2008 NIFL Premiership
Limavady vs Linfield
0:4
Sep 29, 2007 NIFL Premiership
Linfield vs Limavady
3:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Linfield 58 / 100
Limavady 18 / 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 Limavady

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

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

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Linfield went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.

Linfield scored in 75% of their last 28 games.

Limavady let in goals in 78% of their last 27 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Linfield VS Limavady
1.63 Goals Scored 1.63
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.5
75% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Linfield

(Home)
23 Oct
Portadown
1 : 2
Linfield
20 Oct
Larne
1 : 2
Linfield
17 Oct
Carrick Rangers
2 : 2
Linfield
10 Oct
Linfield
2 : 0
Bangor FC
25 Sept
Coleraine
1 : 3
Linfield
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Limavady

(Away)
27 Oct
Larne
1 : 1
Limavady
24 Oct
Carrick Rangers
1 : 1
Limavady
20 Oct
Annagh
3 : 4
Limavady
17 Oct
Glentoran
1 : 0
Limavady
10 Oct
Limavady
3 : 2
Ballymena
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Coleraine 14 11 2 1 32:13 35
2 Linfield 13 10 2 1 20:10 32
3 Larne 12 8 2 2 22:10 26
4 Glentoran 13 6 3 4 17:11 21
5 Carrick Rangers 13 5 3 5 22:20 18
6 Ballymena 11 4 3 4 17:15 15
7 Cliftonville 13 5 0 8 16:16 15
8 Crusaders 13 5 0 8 16:28 15
9 Dungannon 12 4 2 6 12:17 14
10 Limavady 13 4 2 7 13:19 14
11 Portadown 14 2 2 10 11:24 8
12 Bangor FC 13 1 3 9 11:26 6
Promotion - NIFL Premiership (Championship Group)
Relegation - NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group)