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 15:00

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: 15:00) 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 are currently 3rd with 70 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 5th with 55 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cliftonville to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Cliftonville, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Crusaders have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

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

15:00

2023-12-26

Cliftonville vs Crusaders - Prediction & Odds

Cliftonville

Crusaders

2023-12-26 15:00

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 15:00

Cliftonville

3 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

18/09/2023 18:45

Crusaders

0 - 3

Cliftonville

NIR D1

22/04/2023 14:00

Cliftonville

3 - 3

Crusaders

NIR D1

13/03/2023 19:45

Crusaders

2 - 2

Cliftonville

NIR D1

26/12/2022 15:00

Crusaders

3 - 0

Cliftonville

NIR D1

07/10/2022 18:45

Cliftonville

0 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

Cliftonville

33%

Draw

50%

Crusaders

17%

Cliftonville Last 6 matches

23/12/2023 15:00

Cliftonville 2 - 0 Ballymena United NIR D1

16/12/2023 15:00

Loughgall FC 1 - 4 Cliftonville NIR D1

09/12/2023 15:00

Cliftonville 2 - 2 Glentoran FC NIR D1

02/12/2023 15:00

Dungannon Swifts 1 - 4 Cliftonville NIR D1

25/11/2023 15:00

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

19/11/2023 14:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 3 Cliftonville NIR D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Crusaders

23/12/2023 15:00

Glenavon Lurgan 1 - 3 Crusaders NIR D1

15/12/2023 19:45

Crusaders 0 - 3 Larne FC NIR D1

08/12/2023 19:45

Carrick Rangers 0 - 1 Crusaders NIR D1

02/12/2023 15:00

Crusaders 1 - 1 Newry City NIR D1

25/11/2023 15:00

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

11/11/2023 15:00

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

Goals

Scored

557

Avg. per game

1.86

Conceded

338

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored

511

Avg. per game

1.70

Conceded

398

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

244 (81%)56 (19%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

231 (77%)69 (23%)

Cliftonville

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cliftonville

Crusaders

Shots

Cliftonville

Total shots

9.21 avg / game

Blocked

2 total

Avg. 2.00

Crusaders

Total shots

9.68 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 0.50

Cliftonville Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

480

Avg. 240 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cliftonville

300

Played games

Crusaders

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

112

Clean sheets

0.31

4.29

1288

Corners

1335

4.45

0.04

Throw-ins

0.05

0.03

Offsides

0.08

0.93

279

GK saves

248

0.83

Cliftonville

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.13

339

534

1.78

0.07

0.07

0.17

Fouls

127

0.42

0.00

Tackles

0.08

NEXT MATCHES

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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

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Northern Ireland Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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