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

Crusaders
DWDDD
4th place in Northern Ireland Premier League
2 - 2
FT
13/03/2023 15:45
Cliftonville
WLWDL
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: 15:45) 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 will face Cliftonville in Northern Ireland Premier League on March 13, 2023 at 15:45.
  • Crusaders are currently 4th with 62 points after 33 matches.
  • Cliftonville sit 3rd with 66 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 %
1
X
2
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 Larne FC
73 33 22 7 4 57 18 39
02 Linfield FC Linfield FC
68 33 21 5 7 70 25 45
03 Cliftonville Cliftonville
66 33 20 6 7 61 41 20
04 Crusaders Crusaders
62 33 18 8 7 65 37 28
05 Glentoran FC Glentoran FC
61 32 19 4 9 63 23 40
06 Coleraine Coleraine
58 33 17 7 9 53 30 23
07 Glenavon Lurgan Glenavon Lurgan
38 32 10 8 14 49 57 -8
08 Carrick Rangers Carrick Rangers
37 33 11 4 18 41 65 -24
09 Ballymena United Ballymena United
32 32 9 5 18 30 48 -18
10 Dungannon Swifts Dungannon Swifts
23 33 7 2 24 22 76 -54
11 Newry City Newry City
20 33 6 2 25 29 69 -40
12 Portadown Portadown
19 32 5 4 23 25 76 -51
Head To Head
26/12/2022 11:00
Crusaders Crusaders
3 - 0
Cliftonville Cliftonville
NIR D1
07/10/2022 14:45
Cliftonville Cliftonville
0 - 0
Crusaders Crusaders
NIR D1
23/04/2022 12:30
Crusaders Crusaders
3 - 3
Cliftonville Cliftonville
NIR D1
01/04/2022 14:45
Cliftonville Cliftonville
1 - 2
Crusaders Crusaders
NIR CUP
26/02/2022 11:00
Cliftonville Cliftonville
3 - 1
Crusaders Crusaders
NIR D1
04/01/2022 15:45
Cliftonville Cliftonville
0 - 2
Crusaders Crusaders
NIR D1
Crusaders
2
33%
Draw
2
33%
Cliftonville
2
33%
Crusaders Crusaders Last 6 matches
25/02/2023 11:00
Ballymena United 0 - 0 Crusaders
NIR D1
18/02/2023 11:00
Crusaders 2 - 0 Coleraine
NIR D1
14/02/2023 15:45
Glenavon Lurgan 2 - 2 Crusaders
NIR D1
11/02/2023 11:00
Crusaders 3 - 0 Dungannon Swifts
NIR D1
03/02/2023 15:45
Bangor FC 1 - 2 Crusaders
NIR CUP
30/01/2023 15:45
Glentoran FC 2 - 0 Crusaders
NIR D1
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Cliftonville Cliftonville
25/02/2023 11:00
Cliftonville 2 - 1 Glentoran FC
NIR D1
18/02/2023 11:00
Larne FC 2 - 1 Cliftonville
NIR D1
14/02/2023 15:45
Cliftonville 3 - 0 Portadown
NIR D1
11/02/2023 11:00
Linfield FC 1 - 0 Cliftonville
NIR D1
04/02/2023 11:00
Cliftonville 2 - 2 Coleraine
NIR CUP
28/01/2023 11:00
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...

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

Played games
Crusaders
Crusaders
38
 Cliftonville
Cliftonville
40
Goals
Scored
45
Avg. per game
1.18
Conceded
24
Avg. per game
0.63
Scored
35
Avg. per game
0.88
Conceded
31
Avg. per game
0.78
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
27 (71%)11 (29%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
24 (60%)16 (40%)
Crusaders

Crusaders

Recent matches

Cliftonville

Cliftonville

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)32 8(20%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(43%)17 23(57%)

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

/Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)21 19(47%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Crusaders Crusaders
Cliftonville Cliftonville
Shots
Crusaders
Crusaders
Total shots
10.27 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Cliftonville
Cliftonville
Total shots
9.60 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Crusaders Crusaders Pass Cliftonville Cliftonville
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Crusaders
Crusaders
3857
Avg. 101.50 / game
 Cliftonville
Cliftonville
4287
Avg. 107.18 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Crusaders
Crusaders
2297
Avg. 60.45 / game
 Cliftonville
Cliftonville
2454
Avg. 61.35 / game
OTHERS
Crusaders
Crusaders
38
Played games
Cliftonville
Cliftonville
40
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.39
15
Clean sheets
12
0.30
4.89
186
Corners
164
4.10
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
1.42
54
GK saves
77
1.93
Crusaders
Crusaders
DISCIPLINARY
Cliftonville
Cliftonville
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.97
75
Yellow card
57
1.43
0.08
3
Red card
5
0.13
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
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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