Crusaders vs Larne FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

Crusaders

L L L L L

11th place in League

0-1

20/12/2025 11:00

Larne FC

L L D W W

1st place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Crusaders vs Larne FC on 20 December 2025 (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 Larne FC preview before placing your bet.

Crusaders will face Larne FC in Northern Ireland Premier League on December 20, 2025 at 11:00.
Crusaders are currently 11th with 26 points after 33 matches.
Larne FC sit 1st with 73 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.46.

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

2025-12-20

Crusaders vs Larne FC - Prediction & Odds

Crusaders

Larne FC

2025-12-20 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/12/2025

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

16/09/2025 14:45

Larne FC

4 - 0

Crusaders

NIR D1

05/04/2025 10:00

Crusaders

2 - 2

Larne FC

NIR D1

08/02/2025 11:00

Larne FC

0 - 1

Crusaders

NIR D1

07/01/2025 15:45

Crusaders

1 - 3

Larne FC

NIR D1

13/11/2024 15:45

Larne FC

2 - 0

Crusaders

NIR SHCUP

19/10/2024 10:00

Larne FC

1 - 1

Crusaders

NIR D1

Larne FC

33%

Draw

33%

Crusaders

33%

Crusaders Last 6 matches

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

15/11/2025 11:00

Crusaders 4 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Larne FC

12/12/2025 15:45

Larne FC 1 - 0 Glentoran FC

NIR D1

05/12/2025 15:45

Larne FC 0 - 0 Linfield FC

NIR D1

02/12/2025 15:45

Ballymena United 2 - 0 Larne FC

NIR LC

29/11/2025 11:00

Dungannon Swifts 1 - 2 Larne FC

NIR D1

25/11/2025 15:45

Coleraine 1 - 2 Larne FC

NIR D1

21/11/2025 16:00

Larne FC 2 - 1 Glenavon Lurgan

NIR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Played games

Crusaders

Larne FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.14

Scored

Avg. per game

1.78

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 43 matches

YesNo

28 (65%)15 (35%)

In last 43 matches

NoYes

40 (78%)11 (22%)

Crusaders

Recent matches

Larne FC

Under /Over

(86%)37 6(14%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(37%)16 27(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(56%)24 19(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(53%)23 20(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crusaders

Larne FC

Shots

Crusaders

Total shots

6.68 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Larne FC

Total shots

8.65 avg / game

Blocked

3 total

Avg. 1.00

Crusaders Pass Larne FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. 0 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crusaders

Played games

Larne FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.14

Clean sheets

0.49

4.07

175

Corners

237

4.65

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.07

Offsides

0.31

0.49

GK saves

0.63

Crusaders

DISCIPLINARY

Larne FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.07

1.94

0.12

0.12

0.00

Fouls

1.27

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Crusaders vs Larne FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crusaders vs Larne FC on 20 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.

Crusaders vs Larne FC 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 Larne FC'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 Larne FC 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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