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Limavady vs Crusaders - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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NIFL Premiership Limavady Showgrounds, Limavady
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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03:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Limavady host Crusaders in the NIFL Premiership. This looks like a genuine coin-flip fixture. Crusaders have shipped 1.5 goals a game lately, while Limavady have conceded 1.07 and scored 1.37. Past meetings favor Crusaders slightly — 1-3-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Sep 12, 2026, ending 1:2. The numbers (1.56 xG vs 1.50) point toward Crusaders. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

51%
Limavady
15%
Draws
34%
Crusaders
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Limavady

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Crusaders's 1.43 goals per match outpaces what Limavady have produced (1.37).
  • Win probability leans Limavady's way, sitting at 80%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • 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 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.2%
Limavady Clean Sheet 16%
Crusaders Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Limavady Crusaders
Matches Played 27 28
Wins 13 13
Draws 3 5
Losses 11 10
Goals Scored 1.37 1.43
Goals Conceded 1.07 1.5
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 12, 2026 NIFL Premiership
Crusaders vs Limavady
1:2
Jul 10, 2025 Club Friendly
Crusaders vs Limavady
0:0
Feb 1, 2025 Irish Cup
Crusaders vs Limavady
1:0
Oct 8, 2019 Irish League Cup
Limavady vs Crusaders
1:4
Apr 19, 2008 NIFL Premiership
Crusaders vs Limavady
2:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Limavady 75 / 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
Limavady Crusaders

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Limavady 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

Crusaders's defensive record shows goals conceded in 71% of 28 matches.

H2H data points to 2.40 goals as a typical output.

Limavady went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Crusaders lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Limavady VS Crusaders
1.25 Goals Scored 1.5
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.88
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 88%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Limavady

(Home)
10 Oct
Limavady
3 : 2
Ballymena
03 Oct
Portadown
3 : 1
Limavady
26 Sept
Limavady
1 : 0
Cliftonville
19 Sept
Coleraine
1 : 0
Limavady
15 Sept
Limavady
3 : 1
Bangor FC
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Crusaders

(Away)
10 Oct
Crusaders
0 : 3
Larne
03 Oct
Carrick Rangers
4 : 0
Crusaders
26 Sept
Crusaders
2 : 1
Bangor FC
19 Sept
Linfield
1 : 0
Crusaders
15 Sept
Crusaders
3 : 0
Dungannon
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Coleraine 11 9 1 1 23:10 28
2 Linfield 10 8 1 1 14:6 25
3 Larne 7 6 1 0 15:3 19
4 Glentoran 11 5 2 4 15:10 17
5 Carrick Rangers 11 5 1 5 19:17 16
6 Crusaders 11 5 0 6 15:21 15
7 Dungannon 10 4 1 5 11:14 13
8 Ballymena 10 3 3 4 15:14 12
9 Cliftonville 11 4 0 7 12:13 12
10 Limavady 10 4 0 6 11:16 12
11 Portadown 11 1 2 8 8:20 5
12 Bangor FC 11 1 2 8 10:24 5
Promotion - NIFL Premiership (Championship Group)
Relegation - NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group)