In an intriguing clash of the NIFL Premiership, Linfield FC claimed victory at their home ground against a robust Coleraine FC on 16th April 2024. The match, rich in statistical insights, appreciably favored the home team which managed to outscore the away side by 2 goals to 1.
Despite recording the first goal of the match in the maiden half at 43:18, Coleraine FC could not uphold their lead. Linfield FC responded with fierce resilience in the second half, scoring two back-to-back goals within a span of just six minutes (51:41 and 57:22). This dynamic alteration in performance decisively influenced the match's outcome.
Analyzing the disciplinary facet of the game, it becomes apparent that Coleraine FC came up on the short end, earning two yellow cards, with one in each half (37:55 and 49:33), whereas Linfield FC abstained from any bookings.
As for the set-piece opportunities, Linfield FC held a slight edge by earning five corner kicks against Coleraine FC's three. Thankfully for Linfield FC, the two offsides committed by them didn't deter their winning momentum, while Coleraine FC managed to stay onside throughout the game.
The match witnessed a closely contested physical battle, with both teams giving away a nearly equal number of fouls - Linfield FC committing six and Coleraine FC seven. Nevertheless, neither side pushed the envelope far enough to draw a red card.
One can infer that - aside from their impressive offensive play in the second half - Linfield FC’s significantly fewer disciplinary infractions (no yellow cards and two offsides) coupled with efficient utilization of set-pieces (5 corner kicks) delivered them the advantage in this encounter. On the other hand, Coleraine FC’s double bookings seem to have negatively engendered their overall performance.
In conclusion, this match manifests the impact discipline, effective conversion in the second half, and proficient handling of set-pieces can exert on the outcome. Precedents set by this match could facilitate prospective forecasting for both amateur and expert football bettors.
| Draw | 0-0 | Glentoran FC vs Linfield FC | |
| Win | 2-3 | FC Carrick Rangers vs Linfield FC | |
| Win | 6-0 | Linfield FC vs Newry City AFC | |
| Win | 2-0 | Linfield FC vs Ballymena United | |
| Win | 0-3 | Cliftonville vs Linfield FC |
| Draw | 2-2 | Coleraine FC vs Cliftonville | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Coleraine FC vs Dungannon Swifts | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Crusaders FC vs Coleraine FC | |
| Draw | 0-0 | Coleraine FC vs Larne FC | |
| Win | 0-2 | Newry City AFC vs Coleraine FC |
| Away game | Linfield FC | 0 | 3 | Coleraine FC | Home game | NIFL Premiership | |
| Home game | Linfield FC | 2 | 1 | Coleraine FC | Away game | NIFL Premiership | |
| Away game | Linfield FC | 3 | 1 | Coleraine FC | Home game | NIFL Premiership | |
| Away game | Linfield FC | 1 | 0 | Coleraine FC | Home game | NIFL Premiership | |
| Home game | Linfield FC | 2 | 0 | Coleraine FC | Away game | League Cup |
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