Coleraine vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Coleraine

W D W L W

3rd place in League

5-1

17/01/2026 11:00

Crusaders

L L L L L

11th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Coleraine vs Crusaders on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Coleraine vs Crusaders preview before placing your bet.

Coleraine are currently 3rd with 65 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 11th with 26 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Coleraine to win with probability 76%.
Head-to-head history favors Coleraine, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Crusaders have 2 wins, while 0 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

11:00

2026-01-17

Coleraine vs Crusaders - Prediction & Odds

Coleraine

Crusaders

2026-01-17 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

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

09/01/2026 15:45

Coleraine

4 - 0

Crusaders

NIR CUP

29/11/2025 11:00

Crusaders

0 - 2

Coleraine

NIR D1

06/09/2025 10:00

Crusaders

0 - 4

Coleraine

NIR D1

07/05/2025 14:45

Coleraine

1 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

19/04/2025 10:00

Crusaders

3 - 0

Coleraine

NIR D1

18/01/2025 11:00

Coleraine

0 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

Coleraine

67%

Draw

Crusaders

33%

Coleraine Last 6 matches

09/01/2026 15:45

Coleraine 4 - 0 Crusaders NIR CUP

02/01/2026 15:45

Larne FC 3 - 0 Coleraine NIR D1

30/12/2025 15:45

Coleraine 3 - 1 Linfield FC NIR D1

26/12/2025 11:00

Ballymena United 2 - 0 Coleraine NIR D1

19/12/2025 15:45

Glentoran FC 2 - 1 Coleraine NIR D1

12/12/2025 15:45

Coleraine 2 - 0 Bangor FC NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

09/01/2026 15:45

Coleraine 4 - 0 Crusaders NIR CUP

03/01/2026 11:00

Crusaders 2 - 0 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

30/12/2025 15:45

Crusaders 2 - 2 Carrick Rangers NIR D1

26/12/2025 11:00

Cliftonville 1 - 2 Crusaders NIR D1

20/12/2025 11:00

Crusaders 0 - 1 Larne FC NIR D1

13/12/2025 11:00

Linfield FC 4 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

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

319

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

181

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

302

Avg. per game

1.01

Conceded

219

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

200 (67%)100 (33%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

179 (60%)121 (40%)

Coleraine

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

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

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Coleraine

Crusaders

Shots

Coleraine

Total shots

9.09 avg / game

Blocked

6 total

Avg. 3.00

Crusaders

Total shots

9.68 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 0.50

Coleraine Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

480

Avg. 240 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Coleraine

300

Played games

Crusaders

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

113

Clean sheets

0.31

4.25

1274

Corners

1335

4.45

0.17

Throw-ins

0.05

Offsides

0.08

0.76

228

GK saves

248

0.83

Coleraine

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.47

440

534

1.78

0.07

0.07

0.18

Fouls

127

0.42

0.00

Tackles

0.08

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Coleraine vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Coleraine vs Crusaders on 17 January 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 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.

Coleraine vs Crusaders Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Coleraine'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 Coleraine 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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