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AI Match Summary
Crusaders host Coleraine in the NIFL Premiership. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Recent numbers: Crusaders at 1.46 goals for, 1.57 against; Coleraine at 2.27 for, 1.13 against. Head-to-head, Crusaders have won 0 to Coleraine's 5, with 0 draws. They last met on Sep 5, 2026, ending 4:1. xG projections (1.19 - 1.94) back Coleraine to edge this. The model calls this a Draw — both sides look evenly matched.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Crusaders haven't matched Coleraine's recent run of results.
- 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Regular NIFL Premiership form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Coleraine here — 5 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Crusaders | Coleraine |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 30 |
| Wins | 13 | 22 |
| Draws | 5 | 4 |
| Losses | 10 | 4 |
| Goals Scored | 1.46 | 2.27 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.57 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.19 | 1.94 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Historical meetings average 4.20 goals per match.
Crusaders's goal record stands at 79% scoring rate across 28 recent games.
Coleraine let in goals in 67% of their last 30 matches.
Recent resilience: Crusaders stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Crusaders
(Home)Coleraine
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 22:10 | 25 |
| 2 | Linfield | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12:6 | 22 |
| 3 | Glentoran | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15:10 | 17 |
| 4 | Larne | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12:3 | 16 |
| 5 | Crusaders | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15:18 | 15 |
| 6 | Carrick Rangers | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15:15 | 13 |
| 7 | Dungannon | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9:10 | 13 |
| 8 | Ballymena | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13:11 | 12 |
| 9 | Cliftonville | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12:12 | 12 |
| 10 | Limavady | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8:14 | 9 |
| 11 | Bangor FC | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10:22 | 5 |
| 12 | Portadown | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8:20 | 5 |
