Cliftonville vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 February

Betiball's prediction for Cliftonville vs Crusaders on 21 February 2026 (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 vs Crusaders: Starting Lineups Time : 21/02/2026 11:00

Cliftonville
5 - 2
Finished
Crusaders
90+5' event Joshua Kelly
82' event Keevan Hawthorne / Ryan Curran
82' event Aidan Kelly / Michael Glynn
77' event Harry Wilson
72' event Rory Hale
71' event Ryan Curran / Adam Carroll
71' event Joe Gormley / Brian Healy
63' event Liam McStravick / Joseph Sheridan
48' event Michael Glynn
9' event Luke Conlan
4' event Brian Healy
event 90+2' Yellow card
event 84' Oilibhear McCart / Adam Brooks
event 74' Yellow card
event 69' Kurtis Forsythe / Elliot Dunlop
event 69' Stewart Nixon / Thomas Maguire
event 69' Kieran McKechnie / Finley Thorndike
event 69' Cameron Bruce / Evan Easton
event 68' Thomas Maguire
event 60' Yellow card
event 57' Scot Rough
event 42' Adam Brooks
event 13' Yellow card
90+5' event Joshua Kelly
event 90+2' Yellow card
82' event Keevan Hawthorne / Ryan Curran
event 84' Oilibhear McCart / Adam Brooks
82' event Aidan Kelly / Michael Glynn
event 74' Yellow card
77' event Harry Wilson
event 69' Kurtis Forsythe / Elliot Dunlop
72' event Rory Hale
event 69' Stewart Nixon / Thomas Maguire
71' event Ryan Curran / Adam Carroll
event 69' Kieran McKechnie / Finley Thorndike
71' event Joe Gormley / Brian Healy
event 69' Cameron Bruce / Evan Easton
63' event Liam McStravick / Joseph Sheridan
event 68' Thomas Maguire
48' event Michael Glynn
event 60' Yellow card
9' event Luke Conlan
event 57' Scot Rough
4' event Brian Healy
event 42' Adam Brooks
event 13' Yellow card
Cliftonville Cliftonville
Substitutions
#9 Ryan Curran
#19 Joe Gormley
#36 Keevan Hawthorne
#24 Aidan Kelly
#27 Liam McStravick
#35 Oisin Murray
#2 Conor Pepper
Cliftonville Cliftonville Crusaders Crusaders
5Shots3
4Shots on Goal2
9Corner Kick4
1Yellow card5
1Shots off goal1
107Attacks109
62Dangerous attacks56
5Corner Kicks(HT)1
Crusaders Crusaders
Substitutions
#22 Cameron Bruce
#2 Kurtis Forsythe
#62 Jonathan James
#23 Oilibhear McCart
#7 Kieran McKechnie
#21 Stewart Nixon
#33 Jonny Tuffey
Commentary
90+5' Goal! Joshua Kelly - Cliftonville
90+2' Yellow card - Crusaders receive a yellow card
84' Crusaders — substitution: Oilibhear McCart / Adam Brooks
82' Cliftonville — substitution: Keevan Hawthorne / Ryan Curran
82' Cliftonville — substitution: Aidan Kelly / Michael Glynn
77' Goal! Harry Wilson - Cliftonville
74' Yellow card - Crusaders receive a yellow card
72' Rory Hale - Cliftonville receive a yellow card
71' Cliftonville — substitution: Ryan Curran / Adam Carroll
71' Cliftonville — substitution: Joe Gormley / Brian Healy
69' Crusaders — substitution: Kurtis Forsythe / Elliot Dunlop
69' Crusaders — substitution: Stewart Nixon / Thomas Maguire
69' Crusaders — substitution: Kieran McKechnie / Finley Thorndike
69' Crusaders — substitution: Cameron Bruce / Evan Easton
68' Thomas Maguire - Crusaders receive a yellow card
63' Cliftonville — substitution: Liam McStravick / Joseph Sheridan
60' Yellow card - Crusaders receive a yellow card
57' Goal! Scot Rough - Crusaders
48' Goal! Michael Glynn - Cliftonville
42' Goal! Adam Brooks - Crusaders
13' Yellow card - Crusaders receive a yellow card
9' Goal! Luke Conlan - Cliftonville
4' Goal! Brian Healy - Cliftonville

How We Build the Cliftonville vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cliftonville vs Crusaders on 21 February 2026 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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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