Linfield vs CliftonvillePrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Both of Linfield's opening fixtures have been staged at Windsor Park: one won, one lost, two goals scored and four conceded, which leaves them eighth on three points. Cliftonville have taken the maximum from their two rounds, 2-1 at home and 3-0 away, five scored and one conceded, and they head the table. The Northern Irish top flight is averaging 2.36 goals per game, while each of these clubs has already been involved in six across their opening pair of matches. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.