Linfield vs Crusaders: Pre-Match Statistics and Analysis - NIFL Premiership 2023/2024
These are all the statistics you need to know for the Linfield vs Crusaders match scheduled for 20/01/2024 at 03:00 PM.
Get a full breakdown of both teams with complete statistics throughout the competition. Check out the latest team trends, current form, goals scored and conceded, head-to-head history, and other important information.
Relevant facts about Linfield vs Crusaders
Here is some information about Linfield vs Crusaders that could prove helpful in your analysis of the match:
- Undefeated: Linfield has gone 7 matches without losing in this competition.
- Under 2.5 goals: Crusaders’s last 3 matches have seen under 2.5 total goals scored.
And now here is a list of statistical probabilities for the upcoming Linfield vs Crusaders match in the NIFL Premiership.
Stat Probabilities for Linfield vs Crusaders
Here are the percentage chances that certain statistical events will happen in Linfield vs Crusaders, according to our projection system.
- BTTS: The statistics say the chances of both teams scoring in Linfield vs Crusaders is 63%.
- Over 2.5 goals: The combination of stats for Linfield and Crusaders show that there is 75% chance of over 2.5 goals scored in this match.
Aside from all the different stats for this match, you can also check out our free predictions for this and other matches, which provide more important details.
Overall Performance of Linfield vs Crusaders
Let’s now take a look at how Linfield and Crusaders have performed thus far in the NIFL Premiership. Linfield has played 25 matches and has a record of 20 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
Meanwhile, Crusaders has 12 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses in 25 matches thus far.
So based on those numbers, Linfield has a win rate of 80%, while Crusaders has come out on top in 48% of their matches.
Linfield - Home performance
Linfield has played at home 12 times in the NIFL Premiership, and has the following record in those matches:
- Wins: 10
- Draws: 1
- Defeats: 1
That gives Linfield a 83% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 8% of the time, while losses make up 8% of their home matches.
Crusaders - Away performance
On the opposite side, Crusaders has played 12 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:
- Wins: 7
- Draws: 2
- Defeats: 3
In terms of percentages, Crusaders has won 58% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 17% of those matches and have suffered defeat 25% of the time as visitors.
And if you’re interested in finding out more home and away statistics for both sides, you can also get that information on this page.
Goal statistics for Linfield vs Crusaders
Goal statistics are a good way to see how both teams perform offensively and defensively. So here are the goals scored and conceded numbers of Linfield and Crusaders ahead of their upcoming matchup.
Goals scored
Linfield has scored a total of 58 goals so far in the NIFL Premiership, while their opponent Crusaders has found the back of the net 43 times to date.
Based on average goals scored, Linfield has an average of 2.32 goals scored in this current campaign, and Crusaders has scored 1.72 on average.
These scoring statistics help give a deeper understanding of the two sides’ attacking ability thus far in the competition. And if you’d like to see more detailed stats of the two teams, the APWin platform also provides goals scored at home and away, expected goals, and first to score stats.
Goals conceded
On the defensive side of the ball, Linfield has conceded 26 goals in 25 matches, which is an average of 1.04 goals conceded per match.
Meanwhile, visiting Crusaders has an average of 1.12 goals conceded per match after surrendering 28 goals in 25 matches.
And for additional information about the two teams' defences during the current campaign, check out the tables above, which provide clean sheet percentages and expected goals against stats.
Direct Matchups Between Linfield vs Crusaders
Linfield and Crusaders have played each other 42 times in recent years. In those matches, Linfield has 18 wins, Crusaders has 15 wins, and there have been 9 draws.
These recent head-to-head numbers should make clear who has had the upper hand in this matchup, or if the two sides have been more evenly matched. Moreover, it may help in predicting the outcome of the next Linfield vs Crusaders match.
Other trends from recent matchups
- Under 2.5 Goals: There have been under 2.5 goals scored in each of the last 5 meetings between Linfield and Crusaders.
- Undefeated: Linfield has not lost to Crusaders in their last 3 matches.
- Matches without goals conceded: Linfield has not conceded a goal in each of the last 3 matches against Crusaders.
These statistics for the Linfield vs Crusaders match are just the tip of the iceberg, as you can find so much more data for all the upcoming matches. Check out the teams’ average corners per game, expected goals stats, yellow and red cards, and plenty of other information to help football fans make more educated bets and predictions.
Here are some additional FAQs about Linfield vs Crusaders that you may find helpful.
What is the head-to-head record between Linfield and Crusaders?
In their past 42 matches, Linfield has 18 wins, Crusaders has 15 wins, and there have been 9 draws.
Where to find Linfield vs Crusaders prediction?
You can find our predictions for Linfield vs Crusaders here.
What was the last match between Linfield vs Crusaders?
The last match between the two sides was on 02/01/2024 19:45. The result of that match was Crusaders 0 vs 1 Linfield.
Where to find Linfield vs Crusaders stats?
You can find goal statistics for Linfield vs Crusaders above, not to mention a number of other different data about the two teams.