This Irish Cup Quarter-final features Limavady United (Championship) and Coleraine (Premiership). Although Limavady pulled off a massive upset by beating Linfield 1-0 in the previous round, they face a Coleraine side that is statistically more clinical. Coleraine averages 1.9 goals per match in cup competitions and recently defeated Carrick Rangers 4-1.
Limavady’s recent form is mixed, with two losses in their last five games. While they have shown “giant-killing” potential, Coleraine’s Premiership-level fitness and squad depth usually prevail in the quarter-final stages. Coleraine wins 65% of their duels in the middle of the park, a metric that typically decides these David vs. Goliath clashes. Expect Coleraine’s professional standards to neutralize the underdog’s momentum.