Newry City vs Crusaders: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 March

Newry City

D L L W L

12th place in League

0-1

23/03/2024 11:00

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 23 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 Newry City vs Crusaders preview before placing your bet.

Newry City are currently 12th with 17 points after 33 matches.
Crusaders sit 5th with 55 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Crusaders to win with probability 71%.
Head-to-head history favors Crusaders, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Newry City have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

2024-03-23

Newry City vs Crusaders - Prediction & Odds

Newry City

Crusaders

2024-03-23 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/03/2024

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

02/12/2023 11:00

Crusaders

1 - 1

Newry City

NIR D1

26/08/2023 10:00

Newry City

0 - 4

Crusaders

NIR D1

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

Newry City

Draw

17%

Crusaders

83%

Newry City Last 6 matches

09/03/2024 11:00

Carrick Rangers 0 - 1 Newry City NIR D1

24/02/2024 11:00

Newry City 0 - 2 Coleraine NIR D1

17/02/2024 11:00

Glentoran FC 8 - 2 Newry City NIR D1

13/02/2024 15:45

Loughgall FC 0 - 0 Newry City NIR D1

09/02/2024 15:45

Newry City 1 - 1 Ballymena United NIR D1

03/02/2024 11:00

Newry City 1 - 2 Newington NIR CUP

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Crusaders

09/03/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 2 - 4 Crusaders NIR D1

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

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

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How We Build the Newry City vs Crusaders Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Newry City vs Crusaders on 23 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.

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

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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