Cliftonville vs Crusaders Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 26

Cliftonville

W W W L L

5th place in League

1-2

26/12/2025 11:00

Crusaders

L L L L L

11th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cliftonville vs Crusaders on December 26, 2025 (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 for you.

Cliftonville are currently 5th with 47 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 11th with 26 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cliftonville to win with probability 59%.
Head-to-head history favors Cliftonville, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Crusaders have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

2025-12-26

Cliftonville vs Crusaders - Prediction & Odds

Cliftonville

Crusaders

2025-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	73	33	22	7	4	60	22	38
02 Glentoran FC	69	33	21	6	6	63	30	33
03 Coleraine	65	33	20	5	8	62	31	31
04 Linfield FC	62	33	18	8	7	56	24	32
05 Cliftonville	47	33	13	8	12	49	48	1
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	33	15	1	17	40	58	-18
07 Carrick Rangers	43	33	12	7	14	49	51	-2
08 Bangor FC	36	33	10	6	17	38	57	-19
09 Portadown	36	33	11	3	19	36	57	-21
10 Ballymena United	34	33	9	7	17	39	50	-11
11 Crusaders	26	33	7	5	21	38	72	-34
12 Glenavon Lurgan	25	33	8	1	24	33	63	-30

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	83	5	3	1	1	13	4	9
02 Coleraine	80	5	5	0	0	21	6	15
03 Glentoran FC	77	5	2	2	1	10	8	2
04 Linfield FC	66	5	1	1	3	5	9	-4
05 Cliftonville	53	5	2	0	3	6	11	-5
06 Dungannon Swifts	46	5	0	0	5	2	19	-17

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Carrick Rangers	53	5	3	1	1	15	7	8
02 Portadown	44	5	2	2	1	8	9	-1
03 Ballymena United	39	5	1	2	2	7	8	-1
04 Bangor FC	39	5	0	3	2	3	8	-5
05 Crusaders	36	5	3	1	1	10	9	1
06 Glenavon Lurgan	28	5	0	3	2	4	6	-2

Head To Head

01/03/2025 11:00

Crusaders

1 - 2

Cliftonville

NIR CUP

26/12/2024 11:00

Crusaders

2 - 0

Cliftonville

NIR D1

01/11/2024 15:45

Cliftonville

1 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

24/08/2024 10:00

Crusaders

1 - 1

Cliftonville

NIR D1

16/04/2024 14:45

Crusaders

2 - 1

Cliftonville

NIR D1

26/12/2023 11:00

Cliftonville

2 - 1

Crusaders

NIR D1

Cliftonville

50%

Draw

17%

Crusaders

33%

Cliftonville Last 6 matches

20/12/2025 11:00

Bangor FC 1 - 1 Cliftonville NIR D1

13/12/2025 11:00

Cliftonville 5 - 2 Glenavon Lurgan NIR D1

06/12/2025 11:00

Glentoran FC 2 - 2 Cliftonville NIR D1

02/12/2025 15:45

Glentoran FC 0 - 0 Cliftonville NIR LC

29/11/2025 11:00

Portadown 2 - 3 Cliftonville NIR D1

25/11/2025 15:45

Ballymena United 1 - 4 Cliftonville NIR SHCUP

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Crusaders

20/12/2025 11:00

Crusaders 0 - 1 Larne FC NIR D1

13/12/2025 11:00

Linfield FC 4 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

06/12/2025 11:00

Crusaders 0 - 4 Portadown NIR D1

29/11/2025 11:00

Crusaders 0 - 2 Coleraine NIR D1

25/11/2025 15:45

Linfield FC 1 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

22/11/2025 11:00

Ballymena United 2 - 2 Crusaders NIR D1

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

321

Avg. per game

1.07

Conceded

194

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

302

Avg. per game

1.01

Conceded

218

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

190 (63%)110 (37%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

179 (60%)121 (40%)

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

(29%)13 32(71%)

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

9.74 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

0.32

4.29

1288

Corners

1333

4.44

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

531

1.77

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 2025 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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