Coleraine and Crusaders face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at on Saturday, 05/09/2026, at 18:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Coleraine vs Crusaders, based on a 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.
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Coleraine preview
Coleraine comes into the match having played 4 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 28 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses.
Coleraine's attack has scored 91 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.07.
The offence system of Coleraine is led by Joel Cooper as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 21 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Dean Jarvis, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 46 goals conceded in 44 matches, resulting in an average of 1.05.
Crusaders preview
On the other hand, Crusaders comes into the match having played 4 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.25 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 6 draws, and 23 losses.
Crusaders's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.33.
The offence system of Crusaders is led by Fraser Bryden as the top scorer of the season. The scottish defender has scored 23 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Elliot Dunlop, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 87 goals conceded in 42 matches, resulting in an average of 2.07.
Head to head: Coleraine vs Crusaders
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Coleraine
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W L |
2 |
| Home | D L W W W |
2 |
| Away | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 0.25 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 100% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 0 | 1.92 |
|
xGA
|
0.94 | 0 | 1.27 |
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Away | W L W L D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.41 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.45 | 1.67 |
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