Linfield and Crusaders face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 NIFL Premiership season. The game takes place at Windsor Park on Saturday, 13/12/2025, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Linfield 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.
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Linfield preview
Linfield comes into the match having played 16 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses.
Linfield's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.44 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.25.
The offense system of Linfield is led by Matthew Fitzpatrick as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Matthew Fitzpatrick, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 0.56 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 18 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 0.75.
Crusaders preview
On the other hand, Crusaders comes into the match having played 18 games in the NIFL Premiership so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 0.94 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses.
Crusaders's attack has scored 24 goals during this period. Out of this total, 24 goals were scored in the NIFL Premiership, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.33.
The offense system of Crusaders is led by Fraser Bryden as the top scorer of the season. The scottish defender has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Elliot Dunlop, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 2.
Head to head: Linfield vs Crusaders
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Linfield
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D L |
2 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.75 |
| Away | D W L L D |
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 88% | 25% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.38 | 1.63 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 2 | 0.88 |
| Conceded | 0.56 | 0.38 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 31% | 38% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 56% | 63% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 69% | 100% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.59 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 0.91 | 1.32 |
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L W |
0.94 |
| Home | L D L L L |
0.5 |
| Away | W L L W L |
1.3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 13% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.88 | 2.9 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.25 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.63 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 50% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 69% | 25% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.21 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.9 | 1.79 | 2.01 |
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