Linfield host Coleraine at National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, Belfast on Tuesday, Dec 29 at 8:45 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 1 point in the Premiership, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Linfield come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Coleraine travel in red-hot form (4W from last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Linfield and Coleraine have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (3W–3D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Coleraine won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Linfield win or a draw looks most likely.