Crusaders vs Linfield Football Stats

๐Ÿ“ Premiership, Northern Ireland
๐Ÿ•’ Saturday 24th January, 15:00 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Crusaders sit 10th in the table after 22 games, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per home match this season. Linfield are 4th after 20 games, averaging 1.3 scored and 0.9 conceded on the road. Crusaders have won 3/10 home games (30%) this season; Linfield have won 4/10 on the road (40%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Crusaders have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games this season (6/10); Linfield in 30% away (3/10). Crusaders average 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded at home, Linfield 1.3 and 0.9 on the road.

BTTS figures are mid-range for both sides โ€” Crusaders at 50% in home games (5/10), Linfield at 40% away (4/10). Neither a clear yes nor no based on the stats alone.

Both teams see 9+ corners in the majority of their games โ€” Crusaders at 70% at home (7/10), Linfield at 80% away (8/10). Over 8.5 Corners is well supported by the data.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners โ€” Crusaders see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Linfield in 80% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Premiership table for the 2025/2026 season, with Crusaders (10th) and Linfield (4th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premiership 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Larne 38 25 8 5 73:26 +47 83
2 Coleraine 38 25 5 8 83:37 +46 80
3 Glentoran 38 23 8 7 73:38 +35 77
4 Linfield A 39 20 9 10 64:34 +30 69
5 Carrick Rangers 39 15 8 16 65:61 +4 53
6 Cliftonville 39 15 8 16 56:61 -5 53
7 Dungannon Swifts 41 17 1 23 48:82 -34 52
8 Portadown 38 13 5 20 44:66 -22 44
9 Ballymena United 38 10 9 19 46:58 -12 39
10 Bangor 38 10 9 19 41:65 -24 39
11 Crusaders H 38 10 6 22 48:81 -33 36
12 Glenavon 38 8 4 26 37:69 -32 28

Team Form

Crusaders have lost 50% of their home matches this season, while Linfield have been more resilient on the road (30% losses). The visitors may have a slight edge in consistency.

Crusaders (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Lost 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Crusaders have seen both teams score in 50% of home games, Linfield in 40% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Crusaders (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 4 (40%)

Match Goals

Crusaders have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Linfield in 30% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Crusaders (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Crusaders (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Crusaders have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Linfield in 30% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Crusaders (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Crusaders (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Crusaders (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 15 (1.5 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 16 (1.6 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)

Match Corners

Both Crusaders (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Linfield (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Crusaders (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Crusaders have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of home matches.

Linfield win 6+ corners in 60% of away games, generating consistent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of away matches.

Corners Won

Crusaders (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 9 (90%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 8 (80%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Corners Conceded

Crusaders (Home Form) Linfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 8 (80%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Crusaders and Linfield. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up โ€” use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

13 Dec 2025
Linfield
4 โ€“ 0 HT: 2-0
Crusaders
25 Nov 2025
Linfield
1 โ€“ 0 HT: 1-0
Crusaders
01 Apr 2025
Linfield
3 โ€“ 1 HT: 1-0
Crusaders
07 Mar 2025
Crusaders
0 โ€“ 2 HT: 0-0
Linfield
28 Jan 2025
Linfield
2 โ€“ 1 HT: 2-1
Crusaders
12 Oct 2024
Crusaders
2 โ€“ 3 HT: 0-1
Linfield
08 Oct 2024
Crusaders
3 โ€“ 2 HT: 2-0
Linfield
12 Apr 2024
Crusaders
1 โ€“ 2 HT: 0-1
Linfield
20 Jan 2024
Linfield
1 โ€“ 0 HT: 1-0
Crusaders
02 Jan 2024
Crusaders
0 โ€“ 1 HT: 0-1
Linfield

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Crusaders vs Linfield across a range of markets โ€” full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change โ€” always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Crusaders 7.25
Draw 4.88
Linfield 1.4

Half Time Result

Crusaders 6.51
Draw 2.43
Linfield 1.83

Double Chance

Crusaders or Draw 3.01
Crusaders or Linfield 1.12
Draw or Linfield 1.11

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.8
No 1.89

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.2
Over 2.5 1.59
Over 3.5 2.43
Under 1.5 4.33
Under 2.5 2.21
Under 3.5 1.44

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.26
Over 1.5 2.46

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.08
Over 9.5 1.45
Over 10.5 1.8
Over 11.5 1.86

Crusaders Goals

Over 0.5 1.61
Over 1.5 3.7

Linfield Goals

Over 0.5 1.06
Over 1.5 1.44

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

โšฝ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiรฐablik / Augn U19 vs FH / รH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiรฐablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / รH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nรตmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nรตmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SรธnderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SรธnderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

Crusaders vs Linfield Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Crusaders vs Linfield?

Over 8.5 Corners โ€” Crusaders see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Linfield in 80% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Crusaders or Linfield?

Linfield hold a slight form advantage away (40% wins) over Crusaders at home (30% wins) in Premiership. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Crusaders and Linfield?

Mixed โ€” Crusaders have seen BTTS in 50% of home games, Linfield in 40% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Premiership fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Crusaders and Linfield?

Uncertain โ€” Crusaders have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Linfield in 30% of away games in Premiership. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Crusaders or Linfield?

Linfield have the stronger away scoring record โ€” 2+ goals in 30% of away games compared to Crusaders's 20% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Crusaders and Linfield?

Yes โ€” both Crusaders (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Linfield (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premiership. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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