Loughgall vs Coleraine Prediction & Preview
Preview
The Northern Ireland Premiership is set to witness an exciting encounter between Loughgall and Coleraine on Monday, 30th December, at Lakeview Park. Loughgall, currently sitting 12th in the league with 13 points, will be looking to turn their fortunes around against 8th-placed Coleraine, who have 27 points. The two teams have a recent history, with Coleraine dominating their head-to-head matches, winning four out of the last five encounters, including a convincing 4-0 win at Lakeview Park on 16/11/2024.
Loughgall's recent form has been underwhelming, with no wins in their last five matches, resulting in two losses and three draws. They were defeated 2-1 by Dungannon Swifts in their previous away match. Coleraine, on the other hand, has also struggled, with no wins in their last five matches, securing only three points from a possible 15. Their last match ended in a 2-2 draw against Ballymena United at home.
In terms of goal-scoring, Loughgall averages 0.86 goals per game, while Coleraine scores an average of 1.71 goals per match. Defensively, Loughgall concedes an average of 2.57 goals per game, whereas Coleraine allows an average of two goals per match. When playing at home, Loughgall's goal-scoring average increases to 1.33 goals per game, but they also concede an average of three goals per match.
Bet Reasoning
Considering the performance and stats of both teams, it's clear that Coleraine has a slight edge over Loughgall. The away team's superior goal-scoring record and relatively stronger defensive record make them favorites to win. The odds reflect this, with Coleraine's away win priced at 1.75. However, the draw is also a possibility, given both teams' recent struggles, and is priced at 3.6.
The over/under 2.5 goals market is also of interest, with the odds suggesting that the bookies expect a relatively high-scoring match. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.72, while under 2.5 goals are priced at 2.07. Given the average goal-scoring records of both teams, it's likely that we'll see more than two goals in this match.
Bet Choice
Based on the analysis, my recommended bet is Coleraine to win away from home, priced at 1.75. Additionally, considering the goal-scoring records of both teams, I would also recommend a combined bet of Away Win and Over 2.5 goals. The combined odds for this bet would be 1.75 (Away Win) * 1.72 (Over 2.5) = 3.01. This bet offers a higher potential return, but it's essential to remember that the risk is also greater, as both conditions need to be met for the bet to win.
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This preview should be used to help you evaluate the Loughgall vs Coleraine match, recent team form, goals, statistics and league performance. You should then come to your own decision about what YOU think is a good bet. Always check the facts and never bet money you cannot afford to lose.
