NIFL Premiership
Glentoran vs Linfield
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
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Glentoran vs Linfield Prediction & Stats - NIFL Premiership 2025/26
Predictions
Glentoran and Linfield face off in round 1 of the NIFL Premiership. The game takes place at the on Sat, 28 March 2026, at 15:00 (UK time).
Our team has researched betting tips for Glentoran vs Linfield, based on in-depth probability analysis for both teams.
If you are interested in more tips from this league, check out our NIFL Premiership predictions.
Main Match Prediction by Eagle Predict:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Over 1.5 Goals
Last updated on 25-03-2026.
More predictions for Glentoran vs Linfield
In addition to the main tip, our team also picks additional predictions for each match.
They are based on statistics and in-depth analysis of the past performances of both teams.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Linfield has proven to be a tough opponent for many sides, even in away games. As they head to to face Glentoran, our recommended bet is Linfield to win or draw in the Double Chance market.
While Linfield securing all three points wouldn’t be shocking given their recent form, taking at least a draw seems like a very realistic outcome.
Glentoran Statistics and Recent Form
Glentoran comes into the match having played 33 games in the NIFL Premiership so far this season. They have recorded 21 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 2.09 points per game this year.
In the entire 2025/26 season, the team has scored 21 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses.
The strikers of Glentoran have scored 63 goals during this period. Of those, 63 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.91 goals per match. The season average is 1.91.
Patrick Hoban is the top scorer of Glentoran so far this season. He has scored 25 goals, playing as a Forward.
Ryan Cooney leads the leaderboard for assists, he already gave 8 assists this season.
On the other hand, Glentoran has conceded 30 goals, with an average of 0.91 across all competitions.
In the NIFL Premiership they have conceded 30 goals in 33 matches, with an average of 0.91 goals conceded per match.
Last results of Glentoran
25/04/2026 12:30
17/04/2026 14:45
11/04/2026 10:00
07/04/2026 14:45
28/03/2026 11:00
Linfield Statistics and Recent Form
Linfield travels to having played 33 games so far in the NIFL Premiership season. They have recorded 18 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.88 points per game.
In the entire 2025/26 season, the team has scored 20 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses.
The offense of Linfield has scored 63 goals during this period. Of those, 56 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.7 goals per match. The season average is 1.54.
The offensive lineup of Linfield features Matthew Fitzpatrick as the top scorer of the season. He has scored 17 goals, playing as a Forward.
Matthew Fitzpatrick has been very important as well, giving 5 assists so far this season.
Linfield has conceded 33 goals, with an average of 0.8 across all competitions.
In the NIFL Premiership, they have conceded 24 goals in 33 matches, with an average of 0.73 per match.
Last results of Linfield
12/05/2026 14:45
25/04/2026 12:30
18/04/2026 10:00
11/04/2026 08:00
07/04/2026 14:45
Favourites and Odds
The bookmakers list Glentoran as the favourite to win the match, with a 35% chance of victory.
At the time of writing, the average odds were:
Glentoran - 2.84
Draw - 3.66
Linfield - 3.25
The last match between the teams took place on 21/02/2026, the match was played in the NIFL Premiership, and Linfield won the match. The match ended in 1–0.
Stats
The statistics for Glentoran vs Linfield that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.62
League: 2.84
Both Teams to Score
44%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
73%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
49%
League: 55%
Cards
3.22
League: 3.78
Corners
12.85
League: 9.66
Home Team
Glentoran
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
W
D
|
2.09 |
| Home |
D
W
D
D
W
|
2.13 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
L
|
2.06 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 64% | 63% | 65% |
| Goals | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.94 |
| Scored | 1.91 | 1.75 | 2.06 |
| Conceded | 0.91 | 0.94 | 0.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 63% | 41% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 31% | 47% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 6% | 12% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.65 | 1.64 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
0.94 | 0.81 | 1.07 |
Away Team
Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.88 |
| Home |
W
L
W
L
L
|
2.56 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
D
|
1.24 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 55% | 81% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.42 | 2.81 | 2.06 |
| Scored | 1.7 | 2.38 | 1.06 |
| Conceded | 0.73 | 0.44 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 38% | 35% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 56% | 41% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 13% | 41% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.66 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 1.01 | 1.16 |
Corners
9.18 / Match
+25% Corners / Match
Linfield received +25% more corners than Glentoran in the NIFL Premiership
11.47 / Match
Coleraine
(9)
Larne
(8)
Dungannon Swifts
(9)
Cliftonville
(3)
Linfield
(8)
Coleraine
(8)
Cliftonville
(3)(3)
Dungannon Swifts
(7)
Cliftonville
(5)
Coleraine
(3)
Larne
(6)
Dungannon Swifts
(5)
Glentoran
(6)
Carrick Rangers
Cards
1.72 / Match
+9% Cards / Match
Glentoran received +9% more cards than Linfield in the NIFL Premiership
1.58 / Match
Coleraine
(0)
Larne
(2)
Dungannon Swifts
(0)
Cliftonville
(3)
Linfield
(1)
Coleraine
(0)
Cliftonville
(-1)(2)
Dungannon Swifts
(0)
Cliftonville
(0)
Coleraine
(3)
Larne
(3)
Dungannon Swifts
(1)
Glentoran
(1)
Carrick Rangers
Goals Scored
1.91 / Match
+12%
Glentoran is +12% better in terms of goals scored
1.7 / Match
Coleraine
(2)
Larne
(0)
Dungannon Swifts
(5)
Cliftonville
(2)
Linfield
(1)
Coleraine
(1)
Cliftonville
(3)(3)
Dungannon Swifts
(1)
Cliftonville
(0)
Coleraine
(0)
Larne
(3)
Dungannon Swifts
(1)
Glentoran
(0)
Carrick Rangers
Goals Conceded
0.91 / Match
+20%
Glentoran condeded +20% more goals than Linfield
0.73 / Match
Coleraine
(6)
Larne
(0)
Dungannon Swifts
(0)
Cliftonville
(1)
Linfield
(1)
Coleraine
(1)
Cliftonville
(0)(1)
Dungannon Swifts
(2)
Cliftonville
(3)
Coleraine
(2)
Larne
(1)
Dungannon Swifts
(1)
Glentoran
(2)
Carrick Rangers
NIFL Premiership Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Larne
|
31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 55 | 21 | 34 | 67 | 2.16 |
| 2 |
Glentoran
|
31 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 29 | 30 | 65 | 2.1 |
| 3 |
Coleraine
|
32 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 61 | 30 | 31 | 64 | 2 |
| 4 |
Linfield
|
32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 56 | 22 | 34 | 62 | 1.94 |
| 5 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
32 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 40 | 57 | -17 | 46 | 1.44 |
| 6 |
Cliftonville
|
29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 46 | 42 | 4 | 43 | 1.48 |
| 7 |
Carrick Rangers
|
32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 40 | 1.25 |
| 8 |
Portadown
|
32 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 36 | 57 | -21 | 35 | 1.09 |
| 9 |
Ballymena United
|
32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 37 | 48 | -11 | 33 | 1.03 |
| 10 |
Bangor
|
32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 37 | 57 | -20 | 33 | 1.03 |
| 11 |
Glenavon
|
32 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 33 | 60 | -27 | 25 | 0.78 |
| 12 |
Crusaders
|
32 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 38 | 72 | -34 | 25 | 0.78 |
Odds
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