Crusaders vs Cliftonville: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 13 March

Crusaders

D W D D D

4th place in Northern Ireland Premier League

2 - 2

13/03/2023 19:45

Cliftonville

W L W D L

3rd place in Northern Ireland Premier League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Crusaders vs Cliftonville on 13 March 2023 (kick-off: 19:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Crusaders vs Cliftonville preview before placing your bet.

Crusaders are currently 4th with 62 points after 33 matches.
Cliftonville sit 3rd with 66 points from 33 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Crusaders, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Cliftonville have one win, while 2 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

STANDINGS UP TO 13/03/2023

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

26/12/2022 15:00

Crusaders

3 - 0

Cliftonville

NIR D1

07/10/2022 18:45

Cliftonville

0 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

23/04/2022 16:30

Crusaders

3 - 3

Cliftonville

NIR D1

01/04/2022 18:45

Cliftonville

1 - 2

Crusaders

NIR CUP

26/02/2022 15:00

Cliftonville

3 - 1

Crusaders

NIR D1

04/01/2022 19:45

Cliftonville

0 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

Crusaders

50%

Draw

33%

Cliftonville

17%

Crusaders Last 6 matches

25/02/2023 15:00

Ballymena United 0 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

18/02/2023 15:00

Crusaders 2 - 0 Coleraine NIR D1

14/02/2023 19:45

Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 2 Crusaders NIR D1

11/02/2023 15:00

Crusaders 3 - 0 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

03/02/2023 19:45

Bangor FC 1 - 2 Crusaders NIR CUP

30/01/2023 19:45

Glentoran FC 2 - 0 Crusaders NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Cliftonville

25/02/2023 15:00

Cliftonville 2 - 1 Glentoran FC NIR D1

18/02/2023 15:00

Larne FC 2 - 1 Cliftonville NIR D1

14/02/2023 19:45

Cliftonville 3 - 0 Portadown NIR D1

11/02/2023 15:00

Linfield FC 1 - 0 Cliftonville NIR D1

04/02/2023 15:00

Cliftonville 2 - 2 Coleraine NIR CUP

28/01/2023 15:00

Cliftonville 4 - 0 Ballymena United 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

511

Avg. per game

1.70

Conceded

398

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored

557

Avg. per game

1.86

Conceded

338

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

231 (77%)69 (23%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

244 (81%)56 (19%)

Crusaders

Recent matches

Cliftonville

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crusaders

Cliftonville

Shots

Crusaders

Total shots

9.68 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 0.50

Cliftonville

Total shots

9.21 avg / game

Blocked

2 total

Avg. 2.00

Crusaders Pass Cliftonville

Total passes

480

Avg. 240 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crusaders

300

Played games

Cliftonville

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

112

0.37

4.45

1335

Corners

1288

4.29

0.05

Throw-ins

0.04

0.08

Offsides

0.03

0.83

248

GK saves

279

0.93

Crusaders

DISCIPLINARY

Cliftonville

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.78

534

339

1.13

0.07

0.07

0.42

127

Fouls

0.17

0.08

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Crusaders vs Cliftonville Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crusaders vs Cliftonville on 13 March 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.

Crusaders vs Cliftonville Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Crusaders's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cliftonville'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 Crusaders and Cliftonville sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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