Coleraine and Crusaders face each other on Saturday 01.17.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a NIFL Premiership 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Coleraine's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Coleraine 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.
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Coleraine preview
Coleraine heads into the match with the following record in the NIFL Premiership: in 24 matches, Coleraine secured 14 victories, 3 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.88 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Coleraine's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
Coleraine has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 46 goals, of which 46 were scored in the NIFL Premiership, resulting in an average of 1.92 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Matthew Shevlin, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. William Patching has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Coleraine has conceded 24 goals in the NIFL Premiership (an average of 1 per game) and 24 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Crusaders preview
Crusaders comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the NIFL Premiership. They have secured 7 victories, 3 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.04 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses.
Crusaders's attack has been highly effective, scoring 30 goals during this period. Of that total, 30 were netted in the NIFL Premiership, with an average of 1.3 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.3.
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 15 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 44 goals with an average of 1.91 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 44 goals in 23 matches, averaging 1.91 per match.
Head to head: Coleraine vs Crusaders
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Coleraine
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
1.88 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.27 |
| Away | L D W W W |
1.54 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 73% | 46% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 3.27 | 2.62 |
| Scored | 1.92 | 2.36 | 1.54 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.91 | 1.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 54% | 64% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 36% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 64% | 54% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 1.63 | 1.84 |
|
xGA
|
1 | 0.99 | 1.03 |
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W L |
1.04 |
| Home | W L D L L |
0.73 |
| Away | L W L L W |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 18% | 42% |
| Goals | 3.22 | 3.45 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.27 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.91 | 2.18 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 45% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 9% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 45% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 36% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.23 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.94 | 1.84 | 2.03 |
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