Crusaders vs Coleraine: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 March

Crusaders

D W W W D

5th place in League

1-1

16/03/2024 11:00

Coleraine

L W W D D

6th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Crusaders vs Coleraine on 16 March 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Crusaders vs Coleraine preview before placing your bet.

Crusaders will face Coleraine in Northern Ireland Premier League on March 16, 2024 at 11:00.
Crusaders are currently 5th with 55 points after 33 matches.
Coleraine sit 6th with 41 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.72.

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

2024-03-16

Crusaders vs Coleraine - Prediction & Odds

Crusaders

Coleraine

2024-03-16 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/03/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	80	33	24	8	1	69	17	52
02 Linfield FC	78	33	25	3	5	76	35	41
03 Cliftonville	70	33	22	4	7	73	30	43
04 Glentoran FC	56	33	16	8	9	68	37	31
05 Crusaders	55	33	16	7	10	55	36	19
06 Coleraine	41	33	11	8	14	41	57	-16
07 Loughgall FC	39	33	11	6	16	50	59	-9
08 Carrick Rangers	38	33	11	5	17	43	65	-22
09 Glenavon Lurgan	34	33	10	4	19	40	60	-20
10 Dungannon Swifts	32	33	8	8	17	52	67	-15
11 Ballymena United	19	33	5	4	24	20	63	-43
12 Newry City	17	33	4	5	24	22	83	-61

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Larne FC	90	5	3	1	1	16	4	12
02 Linfield FC	85	5	1	4	0	6	5	1
03 Cliftonville	75	5	1	2	2	7	13	-6
04 Crusaders	64	5	3	0	2	6	7	-1
05 Glentoran FC	60	5	1	1	3	6	6	0
06 Coleraine	46	5	1	2	2	6	12	-6

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dungannon Swifts	15	5	5	0	0	12	2	10
02 Carrick Rangers	12	5	4	0	1	11	7	4
03 Ballymena United	9	5	3	0	2	9	7	2
04 Loughgall FC	6	5	2	0	3	10	9	1
05 Glenavon Lurgan	3	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5
06 Newry City	0	5	0	0	5	4	16	-12

Head To Head

04/11/2023 11:00

Crusaders

0 - 2

Coleraine

NIR D1

30/09/2023 10:00

Coleraine

0 - 4

Crusaders

NIR D1

11/04/2023 14:45

Crusaders

3 - 1

Coleraine

NIR D1

18/02/2023 11:00

Crusaders

2 - 0

Coleraine

NIR D1

09/12/2022 15:45

Coleraine

2 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

08/11/2022 15:45

Coleraine

1 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

Crusaders

50%

Draw

Coleraine

50%

Crusaders Last 6 matches

24/02/2024 11:00

Crusaders 2 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

17/02/2024 11:00

Loughgall FC 0 - 1 Crusaders

NIR D1

10/02/2024 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 2 - 2 Crusaders

NIR D1

27/01/2024 11:00

Crusaders 1 - 2 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

20/01/2024 11:00

Linfield FC 1 - 0 Crusaders

NIR D1

12/01/2024 15:45

Crusaders 0 - 2 Larne FC

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Coleraine

24/02/2024 11:00

Newry City 0 - 2 Coleraine

NIR D1

16/02/2024 15:45

Coleraine 3 - 0 Linfield FC

NIR D1

10/02/2024 11:00

Cliftonville 4 - 1 Coleraine

NIR D1

27/01/2024 11:00

Coleraine 1 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

20/01/2024 11:00

Coleraine 0 - 2 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

13/01/2024 11:00

Glentoran FC 6 - 0 Coleraine

NIR D1

Win

50%

Draw

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

Crusaders

Coleraine

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

25 (63%)15 (38%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

24 (60%)16 (40%)

Crusaders

Recent matches

Coleraine

Under /Over

(83%)33 7(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(90%)36 4(10%)

Under /Over

(28%)11 29(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)13 27(67%)

Under /Over

(55%)22 18(45%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(63%)25 15(37%)

/Yes

(45%)18 22(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)23 17(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crusaders

Coleraine

Shots

Crusaders

Total shots

9.59 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Coleraine

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

5 total

Avg. 5.00

Crusaders Pass Coleraine

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crusaders

Played games

Coleraine

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.23

5.08

203

Corners

167

4.18

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

1.60

GK saves

1.73

Crusaders

DISCIPLINARY

Coleraine

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.18

1.80

0.08

0.15

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Crusaders vs Coleraine Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crusaders vs Coleraine on 16 March 2024 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 Coleraine 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 Coleraine'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 Coleraine sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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