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Bangor FC vs Crusaders - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Premiership Clandeboye Park, Bangor
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
VS
03:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Bangor FC host Crusaders in the NIFL Premiership. This one's hard to separate. Bangor FC have averaged 1.23 scored and 1.71 conceded recently, against Crusaders's 1.48 scored and 1.72 conceded. Head-to-head, Bangor FC have won 1 to Crusaders's 2, with 2 draws. They last met on Sep 26, 2026, ending 2:1. Model xG sits at 1.63 vs 1.38, favoring Crusaders. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

85%
Bangor FC
15%
Draws
0%
Crusaders
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Bangor FC

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

85% / Very High Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Crusaders lately — more wins on the board than Bangor FC.
  • 85% — that's where the model lands on Bangor FC taking it.
  • Regular NIFL Premiership form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.8%
Bangor FC Clean Sheet 17%
Crusaders Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Bangor FC Crusaders
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 7 13
Draws 9 5
Losses 15 11
Goals Scored 1.23 1.48
Goals Conceded 1.71 1.72
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 26, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Crusaders vs Bangor FC
2:1
Apr 7, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Crusaders vs Bangor FC
1:1
Feb 14, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Crusaders vs Bangor FC
2:2
Oct 18, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Bangor FC vs Crusaders
2:1
Aug 19, 2025 NIFL Premiership
Bangor FC vs Crusaders
1:3

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Bangor FC 84 / 100
Crusaders 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Bangor FC Crusaders

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Bangor FC Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Games between these two average 3.20 goals.

Crusaders's recent record shows 5 losses from the last 5 matches.

Bangor FC's goal record stands at 65% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

Crusaders's defensive record shows goals conceded in 72% of 29 matches.

Scoring Trends

Bangor FC VS Crusaders
1 Goals Scored 1.13
1.63 Goals Conceded 2.25
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 88%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Bangor FC

(Home)
24 Oct
Bangor FC
1 : 2
Larne
20 Oct
Bangor FC
1 : 2
Dungannon
17 Oct
Bangor FC
0 : 0
Dungannon
10 Oct
Linfield
2 : 0
Bangor FC
04 Oct
Bangor FC
2 : 3
Coleraine
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Crusaders

(Away)
24 Oct
Crusaders
0 : 5
Coleraine
21 Oct
Warrenpoint
5 : 2
Crusaders
17 Oct
Ballymena
2 : 1
Crusaders
10 Oct
Crusaders
0 : 3
Larne
03 Oct
Carrick Rangers
4 : 0
Crusaders
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Coleraine 13 11 1 1 31:12 34
2 Linfield 13 10 2 1 20:10 32
3 Larne 10 7 1 2 20:9 22
4 Glentoran 12 6 2 4 16:10 20
5 Carrick Rangers 13 5 3 5 22:20 18
6 Ballymena 11 4 3 4 17:15 15
7 Cliftonville 13 5 0 8 16:16 15
8 Crusaders 13 5 0 8 16:28 15
9 Dungannon 12 4 2 6 12:17 14
10 Limavady 12 4 1 7 12:18 13
11 Portadown 13 2 2 9 11:23 8
12 Bangor FC 13 1 3 9 11:26 6
Promotion - NIFL Premiership (Championship Group)
Relegation - NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group)