Crusaders vs Dungannon Prediction 3 January 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Crusaders and Dungannon. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 15:00 3 January. The tournament match will take place at the Seaview stadium in the city of Belfast. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 01 November 2025 and ended with a score of 2:0. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Dungannon):

    • ball possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
    • corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 1.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Crusaders and Dungannon:

    • played 53 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 36, for the away team - 9, draws - 8;
    • number of goals - 118 against 50;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.25, in the 2nd half - 1.92;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.17.

    Head-to-head statistics Crusaders - Dungannon

    69%
    38 Wins
    15%
    8 Draws
    16%
    9 Wins
    Total games
    55
    Total Goals Avg
    3.15
    Both teams scored
    49%
    2.24
    Total average
    0.91
    Last matches
    15.09.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    1
    -
    -
    7
    5
    8
    11
    3
    2
    3
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    -
    -
    7
    5
    8
    11
    3
    2
    03.01.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    -
    -
    7
    7
    -
    -
    1
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    7
    7
    -
    -
    1
    1
    01.11.25
    Premiership
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    9
    4
    -
    -
    0
    1
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    9
    4
    -
    -
    0
    1
    13.09.25
    Premiership
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    7
    3
    -
    -
    2
    5
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    -
    -
    7
    3
    -
    -
    2
    5
    26.04.25
    Premiership
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
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    Crusaders Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 30 December 2025 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Crusaders, away team - Carrick Rangers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.

    Here are the game statistics (Crusaders vs Carrick Rangers):

    • ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 7.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Crusaders has engaged in 22 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 6 wins,
    • 13 losses,
    • 3 draws.

    📈Currently, Crusaders stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 27% and a loss percentage of 59%.

    ⚽️Crusaders has scored a total of 28 goals. On the defensive end, Crusaders has allowed 44 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Crusaders

    Last matches
    19.09.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    1
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    6
    3
    14
    9
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    6
    3
    14
    9
    1
    1
    L
    15.09.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    1
    -
    -
    7
    5
    8
    11
    3
    2
    3
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    -
    -
    7
    5
    8
    11
    3
    2
    W
    12.09.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Limavady United
    Limavady United
    -
    -
    4
    6
    7
    12
    3
    0
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    4
    6
    7
    12
    3
    0
    L
    05.09.26
    Premiership
    Coleraine
    Coleraine
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    4
    1
    7
    13
    0
    2
    4
    1
    3
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    4
    1
    7
    13
    0
    2
    L
    01.09.26
    NIR Shield Cup
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    1
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    1
    -
    -
    5
    10
    -
    -
    1
    1
    2
    2
    1
    0
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    2
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    4
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    10
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    Dungannon Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 30 December 2025 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Glenavon, away - Dungannon). The match ended with a score of 0:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Dungannon vs Glenavon):

    • ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
    • corner kicks: 8 vs 5;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 9 vs 2.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Dungannon has engaged in 22 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 12 wins,
    • 9 losses,
    • 1 draws.

    📈Currently, Dungannon stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 55% and a loss percentage of 41%.

    ⚽Dungannon has scored a total of 29 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 32 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Dungannon

    Last matches
    19.09.26
    Premiership
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    1
    -
    -
    8
    4
    17
    7
    1
    0
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
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    8
    4
    17
    7
    1
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    15.09.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    1
    -
    -
    7
    5
    8
    11
    3
    2
    3
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
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    -
    7
    5
    8
    11
    3
    2
    L
    12.09.26
    Premiership
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    Linfield
    Linfield
    -
    -
    3
    6
    12
    13
    3
    2
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
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    -
    3
    6
    12
    13
    3
    2
    L
    05.09.26
    Premiership
    Limavady United
    Limavady United
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    -
    -
    5
    8
    13
    8
    2
    2
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    5
    8
    13
    8
    2
    2
    W
    29.08.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    1
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    -
    -
    5
    3
    7
    6
    1
    1
    0
    2
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    5
    3
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    6
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 53;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 11; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 9;
    • Average first-half total: 1.25;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.85, while the visitors net 0.4.

    First-Half Stats: Crusaders (home) vs Dungannon (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
    • wins: 2 (20%) vs 2 (18.18%);
    • losses: 7 (70%) vs 2 (18.18%);
    • draws: 1 (10%) vs 7 (63.64%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.9 vs 1.27;
    • Average goals conceded: 1.3 vs 0.64.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 4 vs 2;
    • losses: 6 vs 1;
    • draws: 0 vs 7;
    • Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.4).
    Trends
    • Dungannon have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 away games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: 1st Half Draw (odds: 2.24)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 53;
    • home team wins - 36, away team wins - 9, draws - 8.

    Statistics: Crusaders vs Dungannon

    • matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
    • wins: 6 vs 12;
    • win percentage: 27% vs 55%;
    • losses: 13 vs 9;
    • draws: 3 vs 1.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 3 vs 6;
    • losses: 5 vs 3;
    • draws: 2 vs 1.
    Trends
    • Crusaders won with a +1.5 handicap in 44 of last 46 games against Dungannon.
    • Crusaders won with a +1.5 handicap in 39 of last 41 games against Dungannon (Premiership).
    • Crusaders won with a +1.5 handicap in 23 of last 24 home games against Dungannon.
    • Crusaders won with a +1.5 handicap in 21 of last 22 home games against Dungannon (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Crusaders Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.29)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 2.23, the guests - 0.94;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.17;
    • both teams scored: overall - 27; at the home team's field - 13.

    Statistics: Crusaders vs Dungannon

    • average total in the tournament: 3.27 vs 2.77;
    • average total goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.32;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.68 vs 0.86;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.59 vs 0.45;
    • Crusaders: average total at home in the tournament -  1.2;
    • Dungannon: average total away in the tournament - 1.09;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.2) vs 1.5 (away - 1.4).
    Trends
    • Crusaders have scored in last 24 home games against Dungannon.
    • Crusaders have scored in last 22 home games against Dungannon (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Crusaders will score goal (odds: 1.35)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Dungannon have taken over 4.5 corners in last 6 games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Dungannon Total Over (4,5) (odds: 1.56)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 53;
    • both teams scored all-time - 27 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 13 times.

    Statistics: Crusaders vs Dungannon

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 8;
    • number of BTTS matches for Crusaders at home - 5 (50%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Dungannon away - 3 (27%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Crusaders at home - 2 (40%);
    • BTTS matches for Dungannon away - 2 (40%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams to Score – (No) (odds: 2.1)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (15/130, 11.5%);
    • Crusaders at home most often finish matches: 0:2 , 0:4 (2/10, 20%);
    • Dungannon away most often play: 0:1 , 0:2 , 2:0 (2/11, 18.2%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 12.43% (odds 5.65)
    1:2 - 8.99% (odds 7.6)
    0:1 - 8.8% (odds 7.2)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Crusaders scored in the 2nd half in 14 of last 15 home games against Dungannon (Premiership).
    • Crusaders scored in the 2nd half in 10 of last 11 home games against Dungannon.

    2nd half, Crusaders will score goal
    Odds-118
    Published: 01/01/2026, 15:24

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    Betting Tips: Crusaders - Dungannon

    Crusaders have won the 2nd half:
    crusaders-belfastdungannon-fcin 8 of last 9 home games against Dungannon (Premiership).
    2nd Half Crusaders to Win
    Everygame
    +230
    Crusaders have lost the 1st half:
    crusaders-belfastin 6 of last 7 games (Premiership).
    crusaders-belfastin last 4 home games (Premiership).
    1st Half Dungannon to Win
    Bovada
    +160
    Dungannon have drawn in the 1st half:
    dungannon-fcin last 5 away games (Premiership).
    1st Half Draw
    Bovada
    +125
    Crusaders have not won:
    crusaders-belfastin 9 of last 10 home games (Premiership).
    crusaders-belfastin 7 of last 8 games (Premiership).
    Dungannon will not lose
    -323
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    Crusaders - Dungannon Table position

    Premiership 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    5.
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    331381249-4847
    6.
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    331511740-5846
    7.
    Carrick Rangers
    Carrick Rangers
    331271449-5143
    10.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    33971739-5034
    11.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    33752138-7226
    12.
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    33812433-6325

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    6 - Wins
    0 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 5
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 16
    Conceded - 17
    -1
    0
    12 - Scored
    12 - Conceded
    6
    Wins
    5
    0
    Draws
    1
    4
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    16
    Scored
    12
    17
    Conceded
    12
    3.3
    Match goals average
    2.4
    1.6
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.2
    1.7
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.2
    8
    Both teams scored
    4
    58'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    75'
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