Cliftonville vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 April

Cliftonville

W L W D L

3rd place in Northern Ireland Premier League

3 - 3

22/04/2023 10:00

Crusaders

D W D D D

4th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cliftonville vs Crusaders on 22 April 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) 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 April 22, 2023 at 10:00.
Cliftonville are currently 3rd with 66 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 4th with 62 points from 33 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 22/04/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	57	18	39
02 Linfield FC	68	33	21	5	7	70	25	45
03 Cliftonville	66	33	20	6	7	61	41	20
04 Crusaders	62	33	18	8	7	65	37	28
05 Glentoran FC	61	32	19	4	9	63	23	40
06 Coleraine	58	33	17	7	9	53	30	23
07 Glenavon Lurgan	38	32	10	8	14	49	57	-8
08 Carrick Rangers	37	33	11	4	18	41	65	-24
09 Ballymena United	32	32	9	5	18	30	48	-18
10 Dungannon Swifts	23	33	7	2	24	22	76	-54
11 Newry City	20	33	6	2	25	29	69	-40
12 Portadown	19	32	5	4	23	25	76	-51

Head To Head

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

23/04/2022 12:30

Crusaders

3 - 3

Cliftonville

NIR D1

01/04/2022 14:45

Cliftonville

1 - 2

Crusaders

NIR CUP

26/02/2022 11:00

Cliftonville

3 - 1

Crusaders

NIR D1

Crusaders

33%

Draw

50%

Cliftonville

17%

Cliftonville Last 6 matches

11/04/2023 14:45

Cliftonville 0 - 2 Larne FC

NIR D1

07/04/2023 14:45

Cliftonville 2 - 2 Coleraine

NIR D1

25/03/2023 11:00

Newry City 1 - 2 Cliftonville

NIR D1

18/03/2023 11:00

Cliftonville 1 - 2 Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

13/03/2023 15:45

Crusaders 2 - 2 Cliftonville

NIR D1

04/03/2023 11:00

Cliftonville 1 - 2 Dungannon Swifts

NIR CUP

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

14/04/2023 14:45

Crusaders 0 - 2 Larne FC

NIR D1

11/04/2023 14:45

Crusaders 3 - 1 Coleraine

NIR D1

07/04/2023 14:45

Linfield FC 0 - 0 Crusaders

NIR D1

01/04/2023 07:15

Dungannon Swifts 0 - 1 Crusaders

NIR CUP

25/03/2023 11:00

Crusaders 3 - 0 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

18/03/2023 11:00

Portadown 2 - 2 Crusaders

NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Cliftonville

Crusaders

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.84

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.42

Scored

Avg. per game

1.92

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 50 matches

YesNo

40 (80%)10 (20%)

In last 50 matches

NoYes

38 (79%)10 (21%)

Cliftonville

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cliftonville

Crusaders

Shots

Cliftonville

Total shots

9.81 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders

Total shots

10.58 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 0.50

Cliftonville Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

480

Avg. 240 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cliftonville

Played games

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.40

3.92

196

Corners

227

4.73

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.08

Offsides

0.19

1.80

GK saves

1.27

Cliftonville

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.24

1.92

0.10

0.06

0.32

Fouls

1.06

0.00

Tackles

0.52

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How We Build the Cliftonville vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cliftonville vs Crusaders on 22 April 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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