Cliftonville vs Crusaders Prediction 7 August 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Cliftonville and Crusaders are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 18:45. The tournament match Premiership will take place in the city of Belfast at the Solitude stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team Cliftonville being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 10 March 2026 and ended with a score of 0:1. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Crusaders):

    • ball possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 7;
    • yellow cards: 5 vs 0.

    📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Cliftonville and Crusaders:

    • played 59 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 19, for the away team - 26, draws - 14;
    • number of goals (home/away) - 81 against 89;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.88.

    Head-to-head statistics Cliftonville - Crusaders

    33%
    20 Wins
    23%
    14 Draws
    43%
    26 Wins
    Total games
    60
    Total Goals Avg
    2.88
    Both teams scored
    52%
    1.38
    Total average
    1.5
    0.23
    Yellow cards
    0.55
    Last matches
    07.08.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    10.03.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    -
    -
    1
    7
    -
    -
    5
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    1
    7
    -
    -
    5
    0
    21.02.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    9
    4
    -
    -
    1
    6
    5
    2
    2
    1
    3
    1
    -
    -
    9
    4
    -
    -
    1
    6
    26.12.25
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    16
    4
    10
    12
    3
    1
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    16
    4
    10
    12
    3
    1
    01.03.25
    Irish Cup
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Cliftonville FC
    Cliftonville FC
    0
    0
    4
    3
    0
    0
    3
    0
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    4
    3
    0
    0
    3
    0
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    Cliftonville Team Overview

    ✅The Cliftonville team has the honor of playing the first official match of the season on their home field. The work done by the coaching staff and players on their game is yet to be seen, but for now, let's take a look at the team's statistics over the last 10 matches.

    In the ten-match stretch of official games, the team has 2 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draws. In total, the team has scored 10 goals in the last 10 games. From this, we can calculate the average number of goals per game, which is 1. In home matches, this figure is 1.2 goals. As for the goals conceded, their average number is 2.

    Match Results: Cliftonville

    Last matches
    21.08.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    -
    -
    5
    5
    15
    9
    2
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    5
    15
    9
    2
    1
    L
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Bangor
    Bangor
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    -
    -
    1
    3
    10
    12
    2
    1
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    -
    -
    1
    3
    10
    12
    2
    1
    W
    07.08.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    W
    29.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crumlin United
    Crumlin United
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    0
    9
    0
    6
    0
    3
    W
    25.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Alvechurch
    Alvechurch
    -
    -
    4
    4
    -
    -
    0
    0
    1
    2
    0
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    4
    4
    -
    -
    0
    0
    L
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    Crusaders Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 1 August 2026 during the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Crusaders, away team - Dundela). The game concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.

    Here are the match statistics (Crusaders vs Dundela):

    • corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0.

    ⚠️Will Crusaders be able to handle the pressure of the stands in their first match of the season? We will find out soon. In the meantime, let's recall their previous results.

    Out of the last 10 official matches, the team has won 5 times, lost 3 games, and drew 2 times. On average, the team scored 1.4 goals per game (in away matches - 1.25), and conceded 1.7 goals. Hopefully, this season Crusaders will improve these figures and deliver a beautiful game in the upcoming matches.

    Match Results: Crusaders

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Portadown
    Portadown
    1
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    W
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    7
    16
    17
    2
    2
    W
    07.08.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    L
    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Dundela
    Dundela
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    W
    28.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Newington Yc
    Newington Yc
    -
    -
    1
    8
    -
    -
    0
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    1
    8
    -
    -
    0
    1
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 59;
    • home team wins - 19, away team wins - 26, draws - 14.

    Statistics: Cliftonville vs Crusaders

    • matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
    • wins: 0 vs 0;
    • win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
    • losses: 0 vs 0;
    • draws: 0 vs 0.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 2 vs 5;
    • losses: 7 vs 3;
    • draws: 1 vs 2.
    Trends
    • Crusaders won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 games.
    👉Prediction: Crusaders Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.57)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • the home team scores on average - 1.37, the guests - 1.51;
    • average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.88;
    • both teams scored: overall - 30; at the home team's field - 15.
    Trends
    • Cliftonville have conceded in 9 of last 10 games.
    • Cliftonville have conceded in 8 of last 9 games (Premiership).
    • Crusaders have scored in last 7 games.
    👉Prediction: Crusaders will score goal (odds: 1.5)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Over 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Cliftonville home games (Premiership).
    • Over 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Crusaders games.
    • Over 9.5 corners in last 5 Crusaders games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Over (9,5) (odds: 1.66)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 59;
    • both teams scored all-time - 30 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 15 times.
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.62)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Cliftonville games.

    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Everygame
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    Published: 05/08/2026, 19:24

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    Betting Tips: Cliftonville - Crusaders

    Cliftonville have conceded:
    cliftonville-fcin 9 of last 10 games.
    cliftonville-fcin 8 of last 9 games (Premiership).
    Crusaders have scored:
    crusaders-belfastin last 7 games.
    Crusaders will score goal
    Everygame
    -189
    Cliftonville have scored:
    cliftonville-fcin 15 of last 16 home games.
    cliftonville-fcin 12 of last 13 home games (Premiership).
    Cliftonville will score goal
    -
    Under 4.5 goals scored:
    cliftonville-fcin 12 of last 13 Cliftonville games (Premiership).
    cliftonville-fcin last 6 Cliftonville home games (Premiership).
    Total goals Under (4,5)
    -435
    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    cliftonville-fcin 6 of last 7 Cliftonville games.
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Everygame
    -189
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    Cliftonville - Crusaders Table position

    Premiership 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    2.
    Glentoran
    Glentoran
    32015-26
    3.
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    32015-26
    4.
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    32014-36
    7.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    31024-43
    8.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    21013-33
    9.
    Larne
    Larne
    10100-01

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    4 - Wins
    0 - Draws
    6 - Loses
    Wins - 7
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 2
    10 matches
    Scored - 13
    Conceded - 16
    -3
    +2
    20 - Scored
    18 - Conceded
    4
    Wins
    7
    0
    Draws
    1
    6
    Loses
    2
    Goal difference
    13
    Scored
    20
    16
    Conceded
    18
    2.9
    Match goals average
    3.8
    1.3
    Goals scored per match on average
    2
    1.6
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.8
    6
    Both teams scored
    8
    72'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    47'
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