Linfield FC vs Coleraine: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Linfield FC

W W D L W

4th place in League

0-3

18/04/2026 10:00

Coleraine

W D W L W

3rd place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Linfield FC vs Coleraine on 18 April 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Linfield FC vs Coleraine preview before placing your bet.

Linfield FC are currently 4th with 62 points after 33 matches.
Coleraine sit 3rd with 65 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Linfield FC to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Coleraine, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Linfield FC have one win, while 2 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

10:00

2026-04-18

Linfield FC vs Coleraine - Prediction & Odds

Linfield FC

Coleraine

2026-04-18 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	60	22	38
02 Glentoran FC	69	33	21	6	6	63	30	33
03 Coleraine	65	33	20	5	8	62	31	31
04 Linfield FC	62	33	18	8	7	56	24	32
05 Cliftonville	47	33	13	8	12	49	48	1
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	33	15	1	17	40	58	-18
07 Carrick Rangers	43	33	12	7	14	49	51	-2
08 Bangor FC	36	33	10	6	17	38	57	-19
09 Portadown	36	33	11	3	19	36	57	-21
10 Ballymena United	34	33	9	7	17	39	50	-11
11 Crusaders	26	33	7	5	21	38	72	-34
12 Glenavon Lurgan	25	33	8	1	24	33	63	-30

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	83	5	3	1	1	13	4	9
02 Coleraine	80	5	5	0	0	21	6	15
03 Glentoran FC	77	5	2	2	1	10	8	2
04 Linfield FC	66	5	1	1	3	5	9	-4
05 Cliftonville	53	5	2	0	3	6	11	-5
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	5	0	0	5	2	19	-17

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Carrick Rangers	53	5	3	1	1	15	7	8
02 Portadown	44	5	2	2	1	8	9	-1
03 Ballymena United	39	5	1	2	2	7	8	-1
04 Bangor FC	39	5	0	3	2	3	8	-5
05 Crusaders	36	5	3	1	1	10	9	1
06 Glenavon Lurgan	28	5	0	3	2	4	6	-2

Head To Head

30/12/2025 15:45

Coleraine

3 - 1

Linfield FC

NIR D1

08/11/2025 13:30

Linfield FC

1 - 1

Coleraine

NIR D1

28/10/2025 15:45

Coleraine

2 - 2

Linfield FC

NIR D1

26/04/2025 12:30

Coleraine

1 - 0

Linfield FC

NIR D1

22/02/2025 11:00

Linfield FC

0 - 2

Coleraine

NIR D1

14/12/2024 11:00

Linfield FC

3 - 0

Coleraine

NIR D1

Linfield FC

17%

Draw

33%

Coleraine

50%

Linfield FC Last 6 matches

11/04/2026 08:00

Linfield FC 0 - 2 Larne FC NIR D1

07/04/2026 14:45

Dungannon Swifts 1 - 3 Linfield FC NIR D1

28/03/2026 11:00

Glentoran FC 1 - 1 Linfield FC NIR D1

20/03/2026 15:45

Carrick Rangers 2 - 0 Linfield FC NIR D1

15/03/2026 11:00

Glentoran FC 0 - 0 Linfield FC NIR LC

10/03/2026 15:45

Linfield FC 3 - 1 Portadown NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Coleraine

11/04/2026 10:00

Coleraine 6 - 2 Cliftonville NIR D1

07/04/2026 14:45

Larne FC 1 - 4 Coleraine NIR D1

04/04/2026 10:00

Coleraine 1 - 1 Larne FC NIR CUP

28/03/2026 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 1 - 2 Coleraine NIR D1

21/03/2026 11:00

Glentoran FC 1 - 1 Coleraine NIR D1

14/03/2026 11:00

Coleraine 1 - 0 Cliftonville NIR D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Linfield FC

Coleraine

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored

Avg. per game

1.32

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.45

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

22 (56%)17 (44%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

27 (71%)11 (29%)

Linfield FC

Recent matches

Coleraine

Under /Over

(72%)28 11(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

Under /Over

(26%)10 29(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

Under /Over

(49%)19 20(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

/Yes

(41%)16 23(59%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Linfield FC

Coleraine

Shots

Linfield FC

Total shots

9.03 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Coleraine

Total shots

9.29 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Linfield FC Pass Coleraine

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Linfield FC

Played games

Coleraine

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.41

Clean sheets

0.34

6.33

247

Corners

216

5.68

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.18

GK saves

0.11

Linfield FC

DISCIPLINARY

Coleraine

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.54

1.50

0.10

0.05

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Linfield FC vs Coleraine Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Linfield FC vs Coleraine on 18 April 2026 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.

Linfield FC vs Coleraine Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Linfield FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Coleraine'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 Linfield FC and Coleraine sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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