Newry City vs Crusaders Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – August 26

Newry City

D L L W L

12th place in League

0 - 4

26/08/2023 10:00

Crusaders

D W W W D

5th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Newry City vs Crusaders on August 26, 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Newry City vs Crusaders preview before placing for you.

Newry City are currently 12th with 17 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 5th with 55 points from 33 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Crusaders, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Newry City have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 26/08/2023

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

14/01/2023 11:00

Crusaders

3 - 1

Newry City

NIR D1

19/11/2022 11:00

Crusaders

4 - 0

Newry City

NIR D1

27/08/2022 10:00

Newry City

1 - 2

Crusaders

NIR D1

11/01/2019 15:45

Newry City

0 - 1

Crusaders

NIR D1

02/11/2018 15:45

Newry City

0 - 3

Crusaders

NIR D1

15/09/2018 10:00

Crusaders

1 - 0

Newry City

NIR D1

Newry City

Draw

Crusaders

100%

Newry City Last 6 matches

15/08/2023 14:45

Newry City 0 - 3 Cliftonville NIR D1

12/08/2023 10:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 2 Newry City NIR D1

05/08/2023 10:00

Newry City 0 - 3 Loughgall FC NIR D1

29/07/2023 10:00

Newry City 1 - 0 Warrenpoint Town INT CF

25/07/2023 15:00

Newry City 1 - 0 Ballinamallard United INT CF

20/07/2023 14:45

Annagh United 0 - 2 Newry City INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

15/08/2023 14:45

Crusaders 2 - 0 Dungannon Swifts NIR D1

11/08/2023 14:45

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Crusaders NIR D1

03/08/2023 13:00

Rosenborg 1 - 1 Crusaders UEFA ECL

27/07/2023 15:00

Crusaders 2 - 2 Rosenborg UEFA ECL

22/07/2023 10:00

HW Welders 1 - 2 Crusaders INT CF

20/07/2023 15:00

Crusaders 1 - 0 FC Haka UEFA ECL

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

Goals

Scored

116

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

167

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored

302

Avg. per game

1.01

Conceded

218

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 192 matches

YesNo

85 (44%)107 (56%)

In last 192 matches

NoYes

179 (60%)121 (40%)

Newry City

Recent matches

Crusaders

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Newry City

Crusaders

Shots

Newry City

Total shots

8.32 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crusaders

Total shots

9.74 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 0.50

Newry City Pass Crusaders

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

480

Avg. 240 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Newry City

192

Played games

Crusaders

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.32

2.98

572

Corners

1333

4.44

0.00

Throw-ins

0.05

0.01

Offsides

0.08

1.04

200

GK saves

248

0.83

Newry City

DISCIPLINARY

Crusaders

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.27

244

531

1.77

0.10

0.07

0.00

Fouls

127

0.42

0.00

Tackles

0.08

NEXT MATCHES

08/08

Ballinamallard United

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Newry City vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Newry City vs Crusaders on 26 August 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.

Newry City vs Crusaders Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Newry City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Crusaders'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 Newry City and Crusaders sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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