Linfield vs Bangor Prediction

Linfield
2-0
Finished
HT 0-0
Bangor
Windsor Park, Belfast 10/10/2026
LinfieldLinfield
2-0
Finished
BangorBangor

AI Best Pick

Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.

Data Quality
Partial
Match Importance
4.0 / 10
AI Best Pick
81%Trust
1X2
Home Win
1.24
SignalSTRONGModel80%SurpriseMediumGap+0.3%
Linfield Rest
14 days
Bangor Rest
6 days

Linfield vs Bangor: the result in context

Linfield beat Bangor 2-0 in the Premiership on 10 Oct 2026. It was in line with recent form: Linfield had won 4 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Bangor.

Linfield have had the better of this fixture, winning 4 of the 4 previous meetings, which averaged 3.0 goals a game.

Match Forecasts

Match Result
1
79%1.24
X
14%5.80
2
7%10.00
Double Chance
1X
93%1.03
X2
21%3.73
Both Teams to Score

Both teams to score forecasts not available for this match

Goals

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Corners

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Cards

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Match Events

27'C. McGuinness INA. Mitchell out
34'L. Harrison
46'G. Deane INP. Solis Grogan out
54'H. Lynch
57'K. Moore
57'K. Nelson INM. Fitzpatrick out
63'L. Harrison INO. Devlin out
64'
65'C. Shields(Penalty)
66'A. Frizzell IND. Wells out
79'B. Arthurs INJ. Boyd out
79'T. Mulvenna INL. McRoberts out
81'C. Shields INS. Brown out
81'E. McGee INJ. Mulgrew out
90'

Team Comparison

LinfieldLinfield
BangorBangor
1629Elo Rating 1341
2.14Attack 0.78
1.97Defense 1.25
81%Hit Rate 0%

AI Insights

🏠Strong Home Advantage+289 Elo

Game State Tendencies

LinfieldLinfield
  • Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
  • Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
  • Scores more in 2nd half (1.5 vs 0.7 in first half)
BangorBangor
  • Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
  • Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (0.6 vs 0.1 in second half)
  • Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late

Head to Head

Last 4 meetings, all competitions

LinfieldLinfield4Wins · 100%
Draws00%
BangorBangor0Wins · 0%
3.0Avg Goals
25%Both teams scored1 of 4
50%3+ goals2 of 4

Previous meetings

Irish Cup10/01/2026
LinfieldBangor
10
Premiership03/01/2026
LinfieldBangor
61
Premiership22/11/2025
BangorLinfield
01
Premiership26/09/2025
BangorLinfield
03

Recent Form

LinfieldLinfield
8W1D1L
25/09/2026
Coleraine FCLinfield
13
W
19/09/2026
LinfieldCrusaders FC
10
W
15/09/2026
PortadownLinfield
11
D
12/09/2026
Dungannon SwiftsLinfield
01
W
05/09/2026
LinfieldCarrick Rangers
10
W
29/08/2026
Limavady UnitedLinfield
02
W
21/08/2026
LinfieldCliftonville FC
10
W
15/08/2026
LinfieldGlentoran
21
W
08/08/2026
LinfieldBallymena United
03
L
28/07/2026
DollingstownLinfield
17
W
BangorBangor
1W2D7L
04/10/2026
BangorColeraine FC
23
L
26/09/2026
Crusaders FCBangor
21
L
19/09/2026
BangorPortadown
31
W
15/09/2026
Limavady UnitedBangor
31
L
12/09/2026
GlentoranBangor
11
D
08/09/2026
LarneBangor
10
L
05/09/2026
BangorBallymena United
22
D
29/08/2026
BangorCarrick Rangers
04
L
22/08/2026
Dungannon SwiftsBangor
20
L
15/08/2026
BangorCliftonville FC
03
L

League Table

Premiership 2026
#TeamMPWDLGGDPtsForm
1Coleraine FCColeraine FC14112132:13+1935DWWWW
2LinfieldLinfield13102120:10+1032WWDWW
3LarneLarne1282222:10+1226WDWLL
4GlentoranGlentoran1363417:11+621DWDWW
5Carrick RangersCarrick Rangers1353522:20+218DDWWL
6Ballymena UnitedBallymena United1143417:15+215WLWWD
7Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC1350816:16015WLLLL
8Crusaders FCCrusaders FC1350816:28-1215LLLLW
9Dungannon SwiftsDungannon Swifts1242612:17-514LDLLD
10Limavady UnitedLimavady United1342713:19-614DDLWL
11PortadownPortadown14221011:24-138LLWDW
12BangorBangor1313911:26-156LDLLL
#TeamMPGPts
1Coleraine FCColeraine FC1432:1335
2LinfieldLinfield1320:1032
3LarneLarne1222:1026
4GlentoranGlentoran1317:1121
5Carrick RangersCarrick Rangers1322:2018
6Ballymena UnitedBallymena United1117:1515
7Cliftonville FCCliftonville FC1316:1615
8Crusaders FCCrusaders FC1316:2815
9Dungannon SwiftsDungannon Swifts1212:1714
10Limavady UnitedLimavady United1313:1914
11PortadownPortadown1411:248
12BangorBangor1311:266
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About the Linfield vs Bangor forecast

The forecasts for this Premiership match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.

How to Read These Forecasts

Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Linfield and Bangor in the Premiership table

The table shows a wide gap: Linfield are 2nd in the Premiership, while Bangor sit 12th, 26 points behind. League goal record so far: Linfield 20-10, Bangor 11-26. The full standings are on the Premiership Table 2026 page.

Key Factors for This Match

Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.

All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.