Bangor and Crusaders face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Bangor Fuels Arena on Saturday, 18/10/2025, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Bangor vs Crusaders, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Bangor vs Crusaders
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Bangor preview
Bangor comes into the match having played 10 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses.
Bangor's attack has scored 15 goals during this period. Out of this total, 15 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.
The offense system of Bangor is led by Ben Arthurs as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tiarnan Mulvenna, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 1.7 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 17 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 1.7.
Crusaders preview
On the other hand, Crusaders comes into the match having played 9 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.11 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses.
Crusaders's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.44 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.44.
The offense system of Crusaders is led by Fraser Bryden as the top scorer of the season. The scottish defender has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Adam Brooks, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 18 goals conceded in 9 matches, resulting in an average of 2.
Head to head: Bangor vs Crusaders
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Bangor
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L L |
1.5 |
| Home | L W W |
1.5 |
| Away | W L L |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 3.17 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.33 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.7 | 1.83 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 1.24 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.62 | 1.48 |
Away Team
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L L |
1.11 |
| Home | D L L L |
0.25 |
| Away | W L L |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 60% |
| Goals | 3.44 | 3.75 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.75 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 25% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.28 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.89 | 1.91 | 1.87 |
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