Glenavon Lurgan vs Linfield FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Glenavon Lurgan

L L D W L

9th place in League

0-2

16/12/2023 15:00

Linfield FC

D L W W W

2nd place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Glenavon Lurgan vs Linfield FC on 16 December 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Glenavon Lurgan vs Linfield FC preview before placing your bet.

Glenavon Lurgan are currently 9th with 34 points after 33 matches.
Linfield FC sit 2nd with 78 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Linfield FC to win with probability 69%.
Head-to-head history favors Linfield FC, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Glenavon Lurgan have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2023-12-16

Glenavon Lurgan vs Linfield FC - Prediction & Odds

Glenavon Lurgan

Linfield FC

2023-12-16 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	80	33	24	8	1	69	17	52
02 Linfield FC	78	33	25	3	5	76	35	41
03 Cliftonville	70	33	22	4	7	73	30	43
04 Glentoran FC	56	33	16	8	9	68	37	31
05 Crusaders	55	33	16	7	10	55	36	19
06 Coleraine	41	33	11	8	14	41	57	-16
07 Loughgall FC	39	33	11	6	16	50	59	-9
08 Carrick Rangers	38	33	11	5	17	43	65	-22
09 Glenavon Lurgan	34	33	10	4	19	40	60	-20
10 Dungannon Swifts	32	33	8	8	17	52	67	-15
11 Ballymena United	19	33	5	4	24	20	63	-43
12 Newry City	17	33	4	5	24	22	83	-61

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	90	5	3	1	1	16	4	12
02 Linfield FC	85	5	1	4	0	6	5	1
03 Cliftonville	75	5	1	2	2	7	13	-6
04 Crusaders	64	5	3	0	2	6	7	-1
05 Glentoran FC	60	5	1	1	3	6	6	0
06 Coleraine	46	5	1	2	2	6	12	-6

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dungannon Swifts	15	5	5	0	0	12	2	10
02 Carrick Rangers	12	5	4	0	1	11	7	4
03 Ballymena United	9	5	3	0	2	9	7	2
04 Loughgall FC	6	5	2	0	3	10	9	1
05 Glenavon Lurgan	3	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5
06 Newry City	0	5	0	0	5	4	16	-12

Head To Head

15/08/2023 18:45

Linfield FC

4 - 2

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

14/01/2023 15:00

Glenavon Lurgan

1 - 6

Linfield FC

NIR D1

12/11/2022 15:00

Linfield FC

2 - 1

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

18/10/2022 18:45

Linfield FC

3 - 2

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

22/01/2022 15:00

Linfield FC

2 - 0

Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

27/11/2021 17:30

Glenavon Lurgan

0 - 3

Linfield FC

NIR D1

Glenavon Lurgan

Draw

Linfield FC

100%

Glenavon Lurgan Last 6 matches

08/12/2023 19:45

Larne FC 4 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

05/12/2023 19:45

Coleraine 2 - 3 Glenavon Lurgan NIR LC

02/12/2023 15:00

Glenavon Lurgan 1 - 1 Coleraine NIR D1

28/11/2023 19:45

Limavady United 0 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan NIR LC

24/11/2023 19:45

Newry City 0 - 3 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

18/11/2023 15:00

Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 0 Loughgall FC NIR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Linfield FC

09/12/2023 15:00

Linfield FC 4 - 3 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

05/12/2023 19:45

Larne FC 0 - 0 Linfield FC NIR LC

01/12/2023 19:45

Glentoran FC 4 - 0 Linfield FC NIR D1

25/11/2023 15:00

Linfield FC 4 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

11/11/2023 17:30

Linfield FC 1 - 2 Larne FC NIR D1

07/11/2023 19:45

Glentoran FC 1 - 2 Linfield FC NIR LC

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Glenavon Lurgan

Linfield FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.84

Scored

Avg. per game

2.16

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

26 (68%)12 (32%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

34 (89%)4 (11%)

Glenavon Lurgan

Recent matches

Linfield FC

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

/Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Glenavon Lurgan

Linfield FC

Shots

Glenavon Lurgan

Total shots

7.53 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 1.00

Linfield FC

Total shots

10.89 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Glenavon Lurgan Pass Linfield FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Glenavon Lurgan

Played games

Linfield FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.39

4.63

176

Corners

272

7.16

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.34

GK saves

1.92

Glenavon Lurgan

DISCIPLINARY

Linfield FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.68

1.87

0.24

0.03

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Glenavon Lurgan vs Linfield FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Glenavon Lurgan vs Linfield FC on 16 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Glenavon Lurgan vs Linfield FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Glenavon Lurgan's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Linfield FC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Glenavon Lurgan and Linfield FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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