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Crusaders Form and Insights
Crusaders hosts Linfield at the Seaview for this NIFL Premiership fixture. The match will kick off at 15:00 (UK Time) on 24/01/2026.
Their performance in the NIFL Premiership so far:
7 Wins
3 Draws
14 Losses
Offensive and defensive statistics:
31 goals scored
1.29 average goals per match
49 goals conceded
31 average goals conceded per match
Linfield Form and Insights
Linfield has played 24 matches in the NIFL Premiership so far this season.
Here’s how the team comes into their match with Crusaders:
11 Wins
7 Draws
5 Losses
Goals scored and conceded:
35 goals scored
1.52 average goals per match
16 goals conceded
35 average goals conceded per match
Head-to-Head Statistics
We have seen the match between Crusaders and Linfield on the match calendar 49 times across all competitions in the last couple of years.
Crusaders win - 7
Linfield win - 13
Draw - 9
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L W |
1 |
| Home | W L D L L |
0.73 |
| Away | L L W L L |
1.23 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 18% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.45 | 3.23 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.27 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 2.04 | 2.18 | 1.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 45% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 9% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 45% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 36% | 62% |
|
xG
|
1.22 | 1.23 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.98 | 1.84 | 2.1 |
Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L L W |
1.74 |
| Home | D W L W W |
2.42 |
| Away | L D W L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 75% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.22 | 2.58 | 1.82 |
| Scored | 1.52 | 2.17 | 0.82 |
| Conceded | 0.7 | 0.42 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 33% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 52% | 58% | 45% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 17% | 45% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 83% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.63 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.02 | 1.24 |
Access all match stats for Crusaders vs Linfield
The last match was played on 13/12/2025 in the NIFL Premiership, and Linfield won the match. The match ended in 4–0.
In the table below you can find the head to head results of the last few meetings.
Players to Watch
APWin’s team of experts has compiled a list of insights to help you place informed bets on player props and goal scoring markets.
Crusaders Top Players
Fraser Bryden has scored 16 goals so far this season.
Elliot Dunlop has given 6 assists this season.
Linfield Top Players
Matthew Fitzpatrick has scored 9 goals so far this season.
Matthew Fitzpatrick has given 5 assists this season.
Betting Insights for Cards and Corners
If you prefer betting on over/under markets for corners and cards, you can use the section below to find the statistics for this Crusaders vs Linfield match.
Crusaders Cards and Corners
2.13 average cards per match
2.36 average cards when playing at home
10.5 average corners per match
9.18 average corners when playing at home
Linfield Cards and Corners
1.52 average cards per match
1.18 average cards when playing away
11.5 average corners per match
11.91 average corners when playing away
Additional Betting Tips
After thorough analysis of the past data, our team of experts has come up with additional predictions for the match.
Keep in mind that the prediction on the top of the page is our main tip. In case you are looking for more value picks, you can use our additional predictions below.
Match Details
Match date: 24/01/2026
Kick-off time: 15:00
Competition: NIFL Premiership
Game week: 26
Stadium: Seaview
How APWin Makes Its Predictions
Our football predictions are written using a structured analysis of factors that impact match outcome. We combine long-term performance with the latest team news and real-time market signals to write our predictions.
Here's what we take into account:
Historical match data
Home and away performance trends
Recent form, squad news, and team dynamics
Betting market odds and line movement analysis
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