Coleraine FC vs Larne
The Showgrounds, Coleraine · Capacity 3,960 · grass · Referee: I. McNabb
Lineups
Coleraine FCCoach: Ruaidhri Higgins
- 2.9
- Goals/game
- 2.3
- 1.1
- Conceded/game
- 0.7
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 3-1
Data suggests a favorable outlook for Coleraine FC, who have a strong recent record against Larne, winning four of their last five encounters. Coleraine's potent offense, averaging 2.8 goals per game recently, may provide challenges for a Larne side that has shown vulnerabilities in defense, conceding an average of 1.8 goals over their last ten matches.
- Coleraine FC has won 4 of the last 5 matches against Larne.
- Coleraine FC scored an average of 2.8 goals per game in their last 10 matches.
- Larne has conceded 1.8 goals per game on average in their last 10 matches.
Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is moderate, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.
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Why AI favors Coleraine FC
- Strong recent formColeraine FC
Coleraine FC are unbeaten in their last 5 matches, including 5 wins.
5W 0D 0L - Good recent formLarne
Larne have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
3W 1D 1L - Sharper attackColeraine FC
Coleraine FC are averaging 2.9 goals scored per game over their recent matches.
2.9/game - Historical edgeLarne
Larne have won 4 of the last 8 meetings between these two teams.
4/8 H2H wins
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Coleraine FC at 45% — final result was a draw, Coleraine FC 0-0 Larne.
Predicted score was 3-1.
This was a high confidence pick (80/100) that didn't come through — a reminder that no forecast is guaranteed.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Coleraine FC have averaged 2.9 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Larne have averaged 2.3 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 of the last 8 meetings between these two sides.
- Both teams scored in 6 of the last 8 head-to-head matches.
Head-to-head
Last 8 meetings
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Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Clean sheet
Average and best price across 12 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
League standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | WDW |
| 9 | Larne | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | D |
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
Referee
I. McNabb
Based on 13 matches officiated (our own data).
When do they score?
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Who is likely to win Coleraine FC vs Larne?+
Our AI model favors Coleraine FC to win, with a 45% probability (Draw 26%, Larne 29%).
Where is Coleraine FC vs Larne played?+
The match is played at The Showgrounds, Coleraine (capacity 3,960).
What time does Coleraine FC vs Larne kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 15, 2026, 2:00 PM (your local time, based on your device).