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

Crusaders
LLLLL
11th place in League
2
0-1
FT
20/12/2025 11:00
Larne FC
LLDWW
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
11:00

2025-12-20

Crusaders vs Larne FC - Prediction & Odds

Crusaders
Crusaders
Larne FC
Larne FC
2025-12-20 11:00
17
23
60
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.50
1.46
FT
0-1 0-1
-
weather
6℃～7℃
STANDINGS UP TO 20/12/2025
League PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Larne FC Larne FC
73 33 22 7 4 60 22 38
02 Glentoran FC Glentoran FC
69 33 21 6 6 63 30 33
03 Coleraine Coleraine
65 33 20 5 8 62 31 31
04 Linfield FC Linfield FC
62 33 18 8 7 56 24 32
05 Cliftonville Cliftonville
47 33 13 8 12 49 48 1
06 Dungannon Swifts Dungannon Swifts
46 33 15 1 17 40 58 -18
07 Carrick Rangers Carrick Rangers
43 33 12 7 14 49 51 -2
08 Bangor FC Bangor FC
36 33 10 6 17 38 57 -19
09 Portadown Portadown
36 33 11 3 19 36 57 -21
10 Ballymena United Ballymena United
34 33 9 7 17 39 50 -11
11 Crusaders Crusaders
26 33 7 5 21 38 72 -34
12 Glenavon Lurgan Glenavon Lurgan
25 33 8 1 24 33 63 -30
Champion Additional PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Larne FC Larne FC
83 5 3 1 1 13 4 9
02 Coleraine Coleraine
80 5 5 0 0 21 6 15
03 Glentoran FC Glentoran FC
77 5 2 2 1 10 8 2
04 Linfield FC Linfield FC
66 5 1 1 3 5 9 -4
05 Cliftonville Cliftonville
53 5 2 0 3 6 11 -5
06 Dungannon Swifts Dungannon Swifts
46 5 0 0 5 2 19 -17
Playoffs PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Carrick Rangers Carrick Rangers
53 5 3 1 1 15 7 8
02 Portadown Portadown
44 5 2 2 1 8 9 -1
03 Ballymena United Ballymena United
39 5 1 2 2 7 8 -1
04 Bangor FC Bangor FC
39 5 0 3 2 3 8 -5
05 Crusaders Crusaders
36 5 3 1 1 10 9 1
06 Glenavon Lurgan Glenavon Lurgan
28 5 0 3 2 4 6 -2
Head To Head
16/09/2025 14:45
Larne FC Larne FC
4 - 0
Crusaders Crusaders
NIR D1
05/04/2025 10:00
Crusaders Crusaders
2 - 2
Larne FC Larne FC
NIR D1
08/02/2025 11:00
Larne FC Larne FC
0 - 1
Crusaders Crusaders
NIR D1
07/01/2025 15:45
Crusaders Crusaders
1 - 3
Larne FC Larne FC
NIR D1
13/11/2024 15:45
Larne FC Larne FC
2 - 0
Crusaders Crusaders
NIR SHCUP
19/10/2024 10:00
Larne FC Larne FC
1 - 1
Crusaders Crusaders
NIR D1
Larne FC
2
33%
Draw
2
33%
Crusaders
2
33%
Crusaders 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 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...

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

Played games
Crusaders
Crusaders
38
 Larne FC
Larne FC
38
Goals
Scored
22
Avg. per game
0.58
Conceded
49
Avg. per game
1.29
Scored
40
Avg. per game
1.05
Conceded
12
Avg. per game
0.32
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
19 (50%)19 (50%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
21 (55%)17 (45%)
Crusaders

Crusaders

Recent matches

Larne FC

Larne FC

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)30 8(21%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

/Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(39%)15 23(61%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Crusaders Crusaders
Larne FC Larne FC
Shots
Crusaders
Crusaders
Total shots
6.40 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Larne FC
Larne FC
Total shots
8.82 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Crusaders Crusaders Pass Larne FC Larne FC
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
47%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
51%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Crusaders
Crusaders
3221
Avg. 84.76 / game
 Larne FC
Larne FC
3129
Avg. 82.34 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Crusaders
Crusaders
1754
Avg. 46.16 / game
 Larne FC
Larne FC
2014
Avg. 53.00 / game
OTHERS
Crusaders
Crusaders
38
Played games
Larne FC
Larne FC
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.16
6
Clean sheets
21
0.55
4.03
153
Corners
185
4.87
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.55
21
GK saves
9
0.24
Crusaders
Crusaders
DISCIPLINARY
Larne FC
Larne FC
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.08
79
Yellow card
73
1.92
0.11
4
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 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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