Coleraine FC vs Linfield FC Prediction: Linfield have the upper hand

In the 10th round of the Northern Ireland Premiership, Linfield will be hoping to make it two wins in a row as they prepare to take on Coleraine at the Showgrounds. Linfield currently leads the league table while Coleraine is also having a good run in the league. We envisage a very tough encounter with Linfield as a clear favorite but Coleraine will not go down without a fight. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

Form: WDWDL

Matthew Shevlin once again sealed the win for Coleraine in their last league game against Loughgall. McGonigle got the first goal of the game for Coleraine in the 46th minute before Matthew Shevlin doubled their lead in the last minute of the game. Coleraine have now won 2 games, 2 draws, and a loss in their last 5 league games. 

Coleraine is now 5th placed in the league with 3 wins, 4 draws and a loss from 8 games played and Matthew Shevlin is the team's top scorer with 5 goals scored in the league. We tip him for a goal against Linfield as he has scored against them in their last two meetings. 

Form: WDLDW

Linfield Is still top of the Northern Ireland Premiership with 2 wins, 2 draws, and a loss in their last 5 league games. Kirk Millar was their savior in their last league game against Carrick Rangers scoring the only goal of the game with only 3 minutes left to the end of the game. 

Linfield is currently at the top of the Northern Ireland Premier League table with 5 wins, 2 draws, and a loss from 8 games played, 16 goals scored, and only five goals conceded so far. Joel Cooper is the team's top scorer with 4 goals.

Linfield has always gotten the better of Coleraine in their last 20 meetings with 9 wins while Coleraine plays catch up with 4 wins and 7 draws.

Linfield are the clear favorite for the win here as they are better in terms of recent form and historical data. However, Coleraine is also in good form and they are known to always trouble Linfield. There have been more than 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 meetings and we expect the same on Saturday. We also believe both teams will find the net. Please see some of their head-to-head streaks below;

• More than 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 meetings
• Linfield has scored first in 5 of their last 7 meetings
• Less than 4.5 cards in 5 6 of their last 7 meetings