Cliftonville and Crusaders face each other on Saturday 02.21.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Cliftonville's home ground, the Solitude.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cliftonville and Crusaders, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Cliftonville vs Crusaders
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Cliftonville Win
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Cliftonville preview
Cliftonville heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 25 matches, Cliftonville secured 9 victories, 7 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.36 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Cliftonville's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
Cliftonville has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 41 goals, of which 37 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.48 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jack Keaney, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Rory Hale has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Cliftonville has conceded 36 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1.44 per game) and 41 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.52 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Crusaders preview
Crusaders comes into the game with 28 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 17 losses, maintaining an average of 0.89 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 17 losses.
Crusaders's attack has been highly effective, scoring 35 goals during this period. Of that total, 35 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.25 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.25.
Crusaders's offensive system is led by Fraser Bryden, the team's top scorer this season. The scottish defender has found the back of the net 18 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Elliot Dunlop. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 58 goals with an average of 2.07 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 58 goals in 28 matches, averaging 2.07 per match.
Head to head: Cliftonville vs Crusaders
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cliftonville
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D D |
1.36 |
| Home | W L W L L |
1.62 |
| Away | L D D D W |
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 46% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 2.92 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.62 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.31 | 1.58 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 62% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 31% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 23% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 46% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.59 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.26 | 1.59 |
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L L |
0.89 |
| Home | D L L W L |
0.64 |
| Away | L L L W L |
1.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 14% | 36% |
| Goals | 3.32 | 3.5 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.29 | 1.21 |
| Conceded | 2.07 | 2.21 | 1.93 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 7% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 43% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 29% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.27 | 1.21 |
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xGA
|
1.96 | 1.84 | 2.1 |
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