Cliftonville vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Cliftonville

W W L L W

3rd place in League

2-1

26/12/2023 11:00

Crusaders

D W W W D

5th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cliftonville vs Crusaders on 26 December 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cliftonville vs Crusaders preview before placing your bet.

Cliftonville will face Crusaders in Northern Ireland Premier League on December 26, 2023 at 11:00.
Cliftonville are currently 3rd with 70 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 5th with 55 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.76.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2023-12-26

Cliftonville vs Crusaders - Prediction & Odds

Cliftonville

Crusaders

2023-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	80	33	24	8	1	69	17	52
02 Linfield FC	78	33	25	3	5	76	35	41
03 Cliftonville	70	33	22	4	7	73	30	43
04 Glentoran FC	56	33	16	8	9	68	37	31
05 Crusaders	55	33	16	7	10	55	36	19
06 Coleraine	41	33	11	8	14	41	57	-16
07 Loughgall FC	39	33	11	6	16	50	59	-9
08 Carrick Rangers	38	33	11	5	17	43	65	-22
09 Glenavon Lurgan	34	33	10	4	19	40	60	-20
10 Dungannon Swifts	32	33	8	8	17	52	67	-15
11 Ballymena United	19	33	5	4	24	20	63	-43
12 Newry City	17	33	4	5	24	22	83	-61

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	90	5	3	1	1	16	4	12
02 Linfield FC	85	5	1	4	0	6	5	1
03 Cliftonville	75	5	1	2	2	7	13	-6
04 Crusaders	64	5	3	0	2	6	7	-1
05 Glentoran FC	60	5	1	1	3	6	6	0
06 Coleraine	46	5	1	2	2	6	12	-6

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dungannon Swifts	15	5	5	0	0	12	2	10
02 Carrick Rangers	12	5	4	0	1	11	7	4
03 Ballymena United	9	5	3	0	2	9	7	2
04 Loughgall FC	6	5	2	0	3	10	9	1
05 Glenavon Lurgan	3	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5
06 Newry City	0	5	0	0	5	4	16	-12

Head To Head

25/11/2023 11:00

Cliftonville

3 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

18/09/2023 14:45

Crusaders

0 - 3

Cliftonville

NIR D1

22/04/2023 10:00

Cliftonville

3 - 3

Crusaders

NIR D1

13/03/2023 15:45

Crusaders

2 - 2

Cliftonville

NIR D1

26/12/2022 11:00

Crusaders

3 - 0

Cliftonville

NIR D1

07/10/2022 14:45

Cliftonville

0 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

Cliftonville

33%

Draw

50%

Crusaders

17%

Cliftonville Last 6 matches

23/12/2023 11:00

Cliftonville 2 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

16/12/2023 11:00

Loughgall FC 1 - 4 Cliftonville

NIR D1

09/12/2023 11:00

Cliftonville 2 - 2 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

02/12/2023 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 1 - 4 Cliftonville

NIR D1

25/11/2023 11:00

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Crusaders

NIR D1

19/11/2023 10:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 3 Cliftonville

NIR D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Crusaders

23/12/2023 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan 1 - 3 Crusaders

NIR D1

15/12/2023 15:45

Crusaders 0 - 3 Larne FC

NIR D1

08/12/2023 15:45

Carrick Rangers 0 - 1 Crusaders

NIR D1

02/12/2023 11:00

Crusaders 1 - 1 Newry City

NIR D1

25/11/2023 11:00

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Crusaders

NIR D1

11/11/2023 11:00

Loughgall FC 1 - 2 Crusaders

NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Cliftonville

Crusaders

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored

Avg. per game

1.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.15

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

34 (89%)4 (11%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

31 (78%)9 (23%)

Cliftonville

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)33 7(17%)

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)11 29(72%)

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(55%)22 18(45%)

/Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)18 22(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cliftonville

Crusaders

Shots

Cliftonville

Total shots

9.94 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders

Total shots

9.59 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cliftonville Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cliftonville

Played games

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.33

4.11

156

Corners

203

5.08

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

2.03

GK saves

1.60

Cliftonville

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.26

2.18

0.03

0.08

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Cliftonville vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cliftonville vs Crusaders on 26 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cliftonville vs Crusaders Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cliftonville's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Crusaders's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Cliftonville and Crusaders sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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