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Warrenpoint have been woeful this season. Can they bring some cheer to their ground with a win here? Find out with our Warrenpoint Town vs Linfield preview here along with the predictions and free tips we mention along the way.
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Warrenpoint to trail at the break
Linfield have dominated Warrenpoint in previous encounters; they’ve won 16 of their last 20 clashes with Warrenpoint, losing just once. It’s worth noting that Linfield bagged the first goal in all of their last nine meetings with Warrenpoint. Additionally, Warrenpoint tend to start slow, they allowed the first goal in five of their last six games. In contrast, Linfield drew first blood in all of their last five games; they also led at half-time in all of those five games. All things considered, we believe that Linfield will score first, and lead at the midway point of this match.
Both teams will be amongst the goals
Warrenpoint have lost their last six games; however, despite their poor form, they have not had too much trouble scoring goals. Barry Gray’s men found the back of the net in six of their last eight matches. Conversely, Warrenpoint have not been able to keep the goals out; they allowed at least one goal in all of their last 28 games across all competitions. In the same vein, Linfield have been consistent goal scorers; they scored in all of their last five games, with 13 goals scored in that stretch. Linfield also conceded their fair share of goals; they’ve seen their defence breached in seven of their last 10 games. Considering both teams scored in six of Warrenpoint’s last eight games, both teams should score.
There will be goals
Linfield have been the highest-scoring teams in the Premiership this season; they scored 60 goals in 32 league games so far. As a matter of fact, Linfield scored eight goals in their last two games alone. Due to their goal scoring ability, most of Linfield’s games have been high-scoring; three of their last four games went above the 2.5 goal mark, with two of those games going over 4.5. Similarly, Warrenpoint have had their fair share of high-scoring games; as six of their last eight games went over 2.5. Furthermore, encounters between Warrenpoint and Linfield have produced a lot of goals; five of their last six meetings went over 2.5. With this in mind, we should expect a few goals in this match.
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Warrenpoint Town vs Linfield: Team News
Warrenpoint Town
Warrenpoint have been the worst team in the Premiership this season; they’ve won just three of 32 league games, losing 26 of them. Barry Gray’s men have lost six games in a row; they’ll hope to put an end to their rotting streak, with the help of Alan O’Sullivan.
Linfield
In contrast, Linfield have been the best team in the Premiership this season; they’ve won 21 of 32 league games, losing just three times. David Healy’s men have won five consecutive games, and they’ll look to extend that streak; all eyes will be on Christy Manzinga.
The final word on Warrenpoint Town vs Linfield
- Who are the bookies favourites? Linfield
- When is kick off? 12:30 GMT
- Where is the game being played? Milltown
