The match of 26th round between Linfield и Glenavon FC took place at Windsor Park on 20 January 2018, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (24 November 2017) and ended with the victory of Linfield with a score 0-1.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 3 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Linfield is in the TOP-4 with 43 points. This is the 22nd of 22 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 3 points (Linfield can score zero points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 16 points (zero points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score -3 points additionally.
The difference in points with the nearest teams does not allow Linfield to change the tournament position. Most likely, the game has no tournament significance. The goal difference is 45:23. The Linfield defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Glenavon FC is in the TOP-4 with 46 points. This is the 22nd of 22 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 13 points (Glenavon FC can score zero points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 13 points (zero points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 3 points lower and has the opportunity to score zero points additionally.
The difference in points with the nearest teams does not allow Glenavon FC to change the tournament position. Most likely, the game has no tournament significance. The goal difference is 56:27. In addition, the Glenavon FC offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Linfield Stats
The team scored 19 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 26-17. The average number of goals is 2.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.5.
Glenavon FC Stats
Glenavon FC has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 2 wins and 3 draws.
The team scored 22 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, 1 draw и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 19-12. The average number of goals is 1.9. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.4.