Cliftonville vs Crusaders Prediction 26 December 2025

    📢Which players could become unexpected stars of the match? The answer to this question will be known at the end of the confrontation between the teams Cliftonville and Crusaders. The meeting as part of the Premiership tournament is scheduled for 15:00 on 26 December. Bookmakers have already identified the favorite as the team Cliftonville. The odds for the victories are as follows - against .

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 01 March 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Crusaders):

    • ball possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
    • fouls: 0 vs 0;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 4.

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

    • played 56 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 17, for the away team - 25, draws - 14;
    • number of goals (home/away) - 74 against 85;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.84.

    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
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    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
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    -
    1
    1
    7
    13
    1
    2
    10.03.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
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    -
    1
    7
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    -
    5
    0
    0
    1
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    0
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    1
    7
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    -
    5
    0
    21.02.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
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    -
    9
    4
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    -
    1
    6
    5
    2
    2
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    3
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    -
    9
    4
    -
    -
    1
    6
    26.12.25
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    -
    -
    16
    4
    10
    12
    3
    1
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
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    -
    16
    4
    10
    12
    3
    1
    01.03.25
    Irish Cup
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Cliftonville FC
    Cliftonville FC
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    Cliftonville Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 20 December 2025 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Bangor, away team - Cliftonville). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Cliftonville vs Bangor):

    • ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Cliftonville has engaged in 18 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 8 wins,
    • 5 losses,
    • 5 draws.

    📈Currently, Cliftonville stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 44% and a loss percentage of 28%.

    ⚽️Cliftonville has scored a total of 27 goals. On the defensive end, Cliftonville has allowed 22 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Cliftonville

    Last matches
    21.08.26
    Premiership
    Linfield
    Linfield
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
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    -
    5
    5
    15
    9
    2
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    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Bangor
    Bangor
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
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    -
    1
    3
    10
    12
    2
    1
    0
    3
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    12
    2
    1
    W
    07.08.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
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    7
    13
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    13
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    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
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    4
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    Crusaders Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 20 December 2025 as part of the Premiership tournament (home team - Crusaders, away - Larne). The match ended with a score of 0:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Crusaders vs Larne):

    • ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 5.
    🏆Throughout the Premiership season, the team Crusaders has engaged in 20 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 5 wins,
    • 13 losses,
    • 2 draws.

    📈Currently, Crusaders stands at a mid-tier position within the Premiership standings, with a win percentage of 25% and a loss percentage of 65%.

    ⚽Crusaders has scored a total of 24 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 41 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Crusaders

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Portadown
    Portadown
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    -
    3
    3
    8
    12
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    W
    15.08.26
    Premiership
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
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    5
    7
    16
    17
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    W
    07.08.26
    Premiership
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
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    13
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    01.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Dundela
    Dundela
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    5
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    W
    28.07.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Newington Yc
    Newington Yc
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    First Half Statistics: Cliftonville (Home) vs Crusaders (Away)

    • Number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
    • Number of wins: 3 (30%) vs 5 (45.45%);
    • Number of losses: 3 (30%) vs 5 (45.45%);
    • Number of draws: 4 (40%) vs 1 (9.09%);
    • Average total goals scored: 1.1 vs 1.45;
    • Average total goals conceded: 0.6 vs 0.73.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 4 vs 3;
    • Number of losses: 2 vs 6;
    • Number of draws: 4 vs 1;
    • Average first half total: 1.7 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.9).
    Trends
    • Crusaders have lost the 1st half in last 5 games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: 1st Half Cliftonville Win (odds: 1.92)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 56;
    • home team wins - 17, away team wins - 25, draws - 14.

    Statistics: Cliftonville vs Crusaders

    • matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 20;
    • wins: 8 vs 5;
    • win percentage: 44% vs 25%;
    • losses: 5 vs 13;
    • draws: 5 vs 2.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 6 vs 2;
    • losses: 1 vs 7;
    • draws: 3 vs 1.
    Trends
    • Crusaders have lost in last 5 games (Premiership).
    👉Prediction: Cliftonville Win (odds: 1.45)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.32, the guests - 1.52;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.84;
    • both teams scored: overall - 28; at the home team's field - 13.

    Statistics: Cliftonville vs Crusaders

    • average total in the tournament: 2.72 vs 3.25;
    • average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.2;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.56 vs 0.65;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.94 vs 0.55;
    • Cliftonville: average total at home in the tournament -  1.6;
    • Crusaders: average total away in the tournament - 1.27;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 2.4 (home - 2.6) vs 0.9 (away - 0.83).
    Trends
    • Cliftonville have scored in last 9 games.
    • Crusaders have conceded in last 13 games.
    • Crusaders have conceded in last 11 games (Premiership).
    • Crusaders have conceded in last 7 away games.
    👉Prediction: Cliftonville will score goal

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Crusaders have taken over 3.5 corners in 9 of last 10 games (Premiership).
    • Crusaders have taken over 3.5 corners in last 5 games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Crusaders Total Over (3,5) (odds: 1.94)

    Yellow Cards Bet

    H2H

    • average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 0.32 (0.16 for home team and 0.16 for away team);
    • average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 0.67 (0.26 for home team and 0.41 for away team).

    Cliftonville: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 2.2;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; at home - 1.8.

    Crusaders: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 1.73;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; away - 1.5.
    👉Prediction: Yellow Cards - Total Under (3,5) (odds: 1.9)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 56;
    • both teams scored all-time - 28 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 13 times.

    Statistics: Cliftonville vs Crusaders

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 20;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 9;
    • number of BTTS matches for Cliftonville at home - 5 (50%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Crusaders away - 5 (45%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Cliftonville at home - 2 (40%);
    • BTTS matches for Crusaders away - 3 (50%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.75)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 0:2 (13/118, 11%), 1:0 (13/118, 11%);
    • Cliftonville at home most often finish matches: 0:0 (2/10, 20%);
    • Crusaders away most often play: 2:1 , 4:0 (2/11, 18.2%).

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

    1:0 - 9.91% (odds 6.15)
    2:0 - 9.71% (odds 6.13)
    2:1 - 9.64% (odds 6.58)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Crusaders have lost in last 5 games (Premiership).

    Cliftonville Win
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    Published: 24/12/2025, 15:24

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    Betting Tips: Cliftonville - Crusaders

    Crusaders have lost:
    crusaders-belfastin last 5 games (Premiership).
    Cliftonville Win
    Bovada
    -213
    Crusaders have lost the 1st half:
    crusaders-belfastin last 5 games (Premiership).
    1st Half Cliftonville Win
    Bovada
    -105
    Cliftonville have not lost:
    cliftonville-fcin last 11 games.
    cliftonville-fcin last 8 games (Premiership).
    Crusaders have not won:
    crusaders-belfastin last 6 games (Premiership).
    Cliftonville will not lose
    -1000
    Under 4.5 goals scored:
    crusaders-belfastin last 22 Crusaders away games (Premiership).
    crusaders-belfastin last 20 Crusaders away games.
    crusaders-belfastin 9 of last 10 Crusaders games.
    crusaders-belfastin last 6 Crusaders games (Premiership).
    in last 10 Ian McNabb games (in the Premiership).
    in 8 of last 9 Ian McNabb games.
    Total goals Under (4,5)
    -500
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    Cliftonville - Crusaders Table position

    Premiership 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    4.
    Linfield
    Linfield
    33188756-2462
    5.
    Cliftonville
    Cliftonville
    331381249-4847
    6.
    Dungannon
    Dungannon
    331511740-5846
    10.
    Ballymena United
    Ballymena United
    33971739-5034
    11.
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    33752138-7226
    12.
    Glenavon
    Glenavon
    33812433-6325

    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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