Linfield FC vs Newry City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Linfield FC
LWWDW
2nd place in Northern Ireland Premier League
7 - 0
FT
18/03/2023 11:00
Newry City
LWLLL
11th place in Northern Ireland Premier League
Northern Ireland Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Linfield FC vs Newry City on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Linfield FC vs Newry City preview before placing your bet.

  • Linfield FC will face Newry City in Northern Ireland Premier League on March 18, 2023 at 11:00.
  • Linfield FC are currently 2nd with 68 points after 33 matches.
  • Newry City sit 11th with 20 points from 33 matches.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Larne FC Larne FC
73 33 22 7 4 57 18 39
02 Linfield FC Linfield FC
68 33 21 5 7 70 25 45
03 Cliftonville Cliftonville
66 33 20 6 7 61 41 20
04 Crusaders Crusaders
62 33 18 8 7 65 37 28
05 Glentoran FC Glentoran FC
61 32 19 4 9 63 23 40
06 Coleraine Coleraine
58 33 17 7 9 53 30 23
07 Glenavon Lurgan Glenavon Lurgan
38 32 10 8 14 49 57 -8
08 Carrick Rangers Carrick Rangers
37 33 11 4 18 41 65 -24
09 Ballymena United Ballymena United
32 32 9 5 18 30 48 -18
10 Dungannon Swifts Dungannon Swifts
23 33 7 2 24 22 76 -54
11 Newry City Newry City
20 33 6 2 25 29 69 -40
12 Portadown Portadown
19 32 5 4 23 25 76 -51
Head To Head
29/10/2022 10:00
Newry City Newry City
0 - 2
Linfield FC Linfield FC
NIR D1
21/08/2022 09:00
Newry City Newry City
1 - 3
Linfield FC Linfield FC
NIR D1
26/02/2019 15:45
Newry City Newry City
0 - 1
Linfield FC Linfield FC
NIR D1
22/01/2019 15:45
Newry City Newry City
0 - 2
Linfield FC Linfield FC
NIR D1
13/10/2018 10:00
Linfield FC Linfield FC
3 - 1
Newry City Newry City
NIR D1
03/02/2018 11:00
Linfield FC Linfield FC
1 - 0
Newry City Newry City
NIR CUP
Newry City
2
33%
Draw
0
0%
Linfield FC
4
67%
Linfield FC Linfield FC Last 6 matches
07/03/2023 15:45
Larne FC 0 - 0 Linfield FC
NIR D1
25/02/2023 11:00
Linfield FC 2 - 0 Coleraine
NIR D1
18/02/2023 11:00
Linfield FC 2 - 0 Carrick Rangers
NIR D1
14/02/2023 15:45
Glentoran FC 3 - 0 Linfield FC
NIR D1
11/02/2023 11:00
Linfield FC 1 - 0 Cliftonville
NIR D1
04/02/2023 11:00
Larne FC 1 - 1 Linfield FC
NIR CUP
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Newry City Newry City
04/03/2023 11:00
Newry City 0 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan
NIR D1
25/02/2023 11:00
Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 2 Newry City
NIR D1
17/02/2023 15:45
Newry City 0 - 2 Dungannon Swifts
NIR D1
14/02/2023 15:45
Coleraine 1 - 0 Newry City
NIR D1
10/02/2023 16:00
Newry City 0 - 2 Carrick Rangers
NIR D1
29/01/2023 11:00
Newry City 0 - 0 Larne FC
NIR D1
Win
17%
Draw
17%
Lost
67%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...
Played games
Linfield FC
Linfield FC
39
 Newry City
Newry City
38
Goals
Scored
80
Avg. per game
2.05
Conceded
28
Avg. per game
0.72
Scored
35
Avg. per game
0.92
Conceded
74
Avg. per game
1.95
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 39 matches
YesNo
29 (74%)10 (26%)
In last 39 matches
NoYes
19 (50%)19 (50%)
Linfield FC

Linfield FC

Recent matches

Newry City

Newry City

Under /Over

(72%)28 11(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)30 8(21%)

Under /Over

(31%)12 27(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(49%)19 20(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

/Yes

(33%)13 26(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(39%)15 23(61%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Linfield FC Linfield FC
Newry City Newry City
Shots
Linfield FC
Linfield FC
Total shots
9.39 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Newry City
Newry City
Total shots
6.67 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Linfield FC Linfield FC Pass Newry City Newry City
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
54%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
45%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Linfield FC
Linfield FC
3529
Avg. 90.49 / game
 Newry City
Newry City
3247
Avg. 85.45 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Linfield FC
Linfield FC
2223
Avg. 57.00 / game
 Newry City
Newry City
1736
Avg. 45.68 / game
OTHERS
Linfield FC
Linfield FC
39
Played games
Newry City
Newry City
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.56
22
Clean sheets
6
0.16
5.79
226
Corners
141
3.71
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
1.67
65
GK saves
107
2.82
Linfield FC
Linfield FC
DISCIPLINARY
Newry City
Newry City
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.54
60
Yellow card
60
1.58
0.05
2
Red card
6
0.16
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
08/08
Linfield FC Linfield FC
VS
Ballymena United Ballymena United
NIR
08/15
Linfield FC Linfield FC
VS
Glentoran FC Glentoran FC
NIR
08/21
Linfield FC Linfield FC
VS
Cliftonville Cliftonville
NIR
08/29
Limavady United Limavady United
VS
Linfield FC Linfield FC
NIR
09/05
Linfield FC Linfield FC
VS
Carrick Rangers Carrick Rangers
NIR
NEXT MATCHES
08/08
Ballinamallard United Ballinamallard United
VS
Newry City Newry City
NIR
08/11
Newry City Newry City
VS
Glenavon Lurgan Glenavon Lurgan
NIR
08/15
Rathfriland Rangers Rathfriland Rangers
VS
Newry City Newry City
NIR
08/22
Newry City Newry City
VS
Warrenpoint Town Warrenpoint Town
NIR
08/29
Institute FC Institute FC
VS
Newry City Newry City
NIR

How We Build the Linfield FC vs Newry City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Linfield FC vs Newry City on 18 March 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.

Linfield FC vs Newry City 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 Newry City'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 Newry City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Northern Ireland Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

Explore More Northern Ireland Premier League Predictions

Find every upcoming Northern Ireland Premier League fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less