Crusaders vs Larne FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Crusaders

L L L L L

11th place in League

2-4

31/01/2026 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 31 January 2026 (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 January 31, 2026 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 1.36.

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

2026-01-31

Crusaders vs Larne FC - Prediction & Odds

Crusaders

Larne FC

2026-01-31 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026

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

20/12/2025 11:00

Crusaders

0 - 1

Larne FC

NIR D1

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

Crusaders

33%

Draw

17%

Larne FC

50%

Crusaders Last 6 matches

17/01/2026 11:00

Coleraine 5 - 1 Crusaders

NIR D1

09/01/2026 15:45

Coleraine 4 - 0 Crusaders

NIR CUP

03/01/2026 11:00

Crusaders 2 - 0 Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

30/12/2025 15:45

Crusaders 2 - 2 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

26/12/2025 11:00

Cliftonville 1 - 2 Crusaders

NIR D1

20/12/2025 11:00

Crusaders 0 - 1 Larne FC

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Larne FC

23/01/2026 15:45

Larne FC 2 - 1 Bangor FC

NIR D1

16/01/2026 15:45

Linfield FC 0 - 0 Larne FC

NIR D1

13/01/2026 15:45

Glentoran FC 1 - 4 Larne FC

NIR D1

02/01/2026 15:45

Larne FC 3 - 0 Coleraine

NIR D1

30/12/2025 15:45

Larne FC 0 - 0 Cliftonville

NIR D1

26/12/2025 11:00

Carrick Rangers 1 - 2 Larne FC

NIR D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

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

Larne FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.29

Scored

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

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

Recent matches

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

Larne FC

Shots

Crusaders

Total shots

6.40 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Larne FC

Total shots

8.82 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders Pass Larne FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crusaders

Played games

Larne FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.16

Clean sheets

0.55

4.03

153

Corners

185

4.87

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.55

GK saves

0.24

Crusaders

DISCIPLINARY

Larne FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.08

1.92

0.11

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

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 31 January 2026 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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