Larne FC vs Coleraine FC Prediction: Larne is in sensational form

As the 17th round of the Northern Ireland Premier League looms, a captivating clash is on the horizon at The Showgrounds, pitting Coleraine against Larne. Larne is in exceptional form, boasting an unbeaten streak in their last 9 games across all competitions, while Coleraine grapples with inconsistencies in the league. Anticipating a challenging contest, we predict a likely victory for Larne. Our forecast for this encounter leans towards Larne's triumph, given their sensational form. Feel free to peruse our carefully crafted tips for a more comprehensive insight into the upcoming match.

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The defending champions have showcased formidable performances in the league this season, securing four consecutive victories. Larne is currently on an impressive 9-game unbeaten run across all competitions this season, and they aspire to maintain this positive form as they face Coleraine on Friday. They progressed successfully against Linfield in their most recent league game, securing a 1-2 victory. Larne pulled off a sensational performance as they came back from a goal down to win the game.

The defending champions are undeniably progressing favorably, as indicated by their record of 10 wins, 5 draws and a loss from the 16 league matches played this season. Andy Ryan leads the team's efforts on goals with 6 goals scored in the league this season.

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Coleraine has faced a season of ups and downs, marked by inconsistency, as reflected in their last 5 league games, which have produced 2 wins, a draw, and 2 losses. Their most recent league game against Glentoran ended in a goalless draw as both teams could not find the net. Coleraine will be hoping for a positive result as they take on Larne on Friday.

Coleraine's performance in the league this season has been fair, boasting a collective record of 7 wins, 6 losses, and 4 draws from the entirety of their 16 games played. Matthew Shevlin leads the team's efforts on goal, scoring five goals this season.

A critical look at the last 10 games between them produced 4 wins for Larne, 3 wins for Coleraine, and 3 draws.

Larne has demonstrated remarkable form, maintaining an unbeaten record in their last 9 games across all competitions, setting the stage for a highly competitive encounter. Coleraine, on the other hand, has been inconsistent in their performances this season, but we still expect a strong performance from them in this game. We predict that both teams will score at 1.85 odds.

Moreover, the corner lines hold promise in this matchup due to the expected offensive nature of the game. Lastly, we also believe that Larne will not relinquish their 9-game unbeaten run, and they will not suffer a loss in this game. A win or draw for Larne and over 1.5 goals is also a great betting option.