Linfield FC vs Cliftonville FC Prediction: Cliftonville is down bad

Linfield maintains its position at the top of the league as they head into the 27th round of matches in the NIFL table. Cliftonville on the other hand is down bad with a bit of inconsistencies in the league this season. The last time they met, Cliftonville stole the show with a 1-3 victory but with their recent form we doubt they’d be able to hold off Linfield here. We predict a win or draw for the league leaders Linfield. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion. 

Linfield FC (1st)

Form in the League: WWDWW

Joel Cooper had a phenomenal game in their last league game against Portadown with a hat trick to his name. Joel Cooper continues to shine for Linfield as he remains in the form of his life. Linfield remains unbeaten in their last 7 league games. It’s also important to note that Linfield have not lost a home game in their last 6 league home matches and they also have a good away record. Linfield is currently at the top of the league table. 

Linfield is currently in the top flight in the Northern Ireland Premier League table with 17 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses from 24 games played, 44 goals scored, and 17 goals conceded. Joel Cooper is the team's top scorer with 14 goals.

Cliftonville FC (5th)

Form in the League: WLLLL

The Reds eased past a battered Loughgall side in their last league game with a 2-0 victory. Jonathan Addis got the first goal of the game while Stephen McGuinness doubled their lead in the 92nd minute. Cliftonville have had a bad run in their last five league games with 4 consecutive defeats and a win in their last 5 league games. Cliftonville will try to redeem themselves on Saturday against Linfield. 

Cliftonville is currently in 5th place in the Northern Ireland League table with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses from the 23 games played in the league this season. Joe Gormley is Cliftonville’s current top scorer with 15 goals already to his name this season.

Head-To-Head Statistics

Linfield currently leads in their head-to-head stats with 5 wins while Cliftonville has 3 wins with 2 draws.  

Expert Betting Tips

Cliftonville is in really bad shape and they will have a hard time against Linfield on Saturday. Linfield on the other hand is in really great form with an unbeaten record in their last 7 league games. This should be an easy one for Linfield and Cliftonville cannot match Linfield’s strength. Our prediction is a win or draw and a total of over 1.5 goals for Linfield. We also envisage a minimum of two goals from either team. 

Our first prediction is a minimum of two goals from either team for 1.63 odds at 1xBet.

Our second prediction is a victory for Linfield for 1.73 odds at Betway.

Our third prediction is over 1.5 goals for Linfield for 1.86 odds at Bet365.