Linfield FC vs Glenavon FC Prediction: Another win for Linfield

Glenavon and Linfield will clash at Windsor Park on Saturday for the 22nd round of their NIFL Premiership game. Linfield tops the NIFL league table with 9 points clear of their closest rivals, Cliftonville, and three consecutive league victories. Linfield remains the favorite for the win, but we cannot entirely rule out Glenavon, especially after their shocking victory over Crusaders in their last game. Let us analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion on the upcoming game.  

Linfield FC (1st)

Form in the League: WWWLW

Linfield have made it three consecutive league wins in a row after their narrow 0-1 win over Dungannon Swifts in their last league game. It’s also important to note that Linfield have not lost a home game in their last 4 league 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 14 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses from 20 games played, 39 goals scored, and 16 goals conceded. Joel Cooper is the team's top scorer with 11 goals.

Glenavon FC (11th)

Form in the League: WDLLL

Somehow Glenavon managed to get past Crusaders in their last league game and it wasn’t just a narrow escape or victory, they emerged victorious by a mile and a 2-goal margin. Glenavon has struggled all through the league this season, especially after they ran 8 games without a positive outcome. It’s going to take a lot from them to get last Linfield here and I practically believe they’ll not escape a defeat at Windsor. They are currently in 11th place in the league table with 4 wins, 9 losses, and 7 draws from the 20 games played. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

A closer look at their last 20 meetings showed 13 wins for Linfield, 4 wins for Glenavon, and 3 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Looking at the recent form of both teams, I believe Linfield remains the favorite for the victory as they’re in better form when compared to their opponents Glenavon. Joel Cooper is the man to look out for Linfield as he has found the net for Linfield in their last two league games and he’s a problem for Glenavon upfront. I see Linfield taking all three points here and even though they might concede a goal due to their defense and Glenavon’s sudden resurgence in form I still give it to Linfield for the victory. Please see some of their head-to-head streaks below;

• Linfield has scored first in their last 5 meetings
• More than 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 meetings.
• No losses for Linfield in their last 10 meetings
• Both teams have found the net in 5 of their last 7 meetings.