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Linfield vs Crusaders

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

NIFL Premiership Windsor Park
Linfield logo

Linfield

1 - 0
FT
Crusaders logo

Crusaders

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Scoring Trends

Linfield
VS
Crusaders
2.25
Goals Scored
0.75
1.25
Goals Conceded
1.75
75%
Over 1.5
75%
75%
Over 2.5
50%
63%
Over 3.5
38%

Detailed Analysis

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Expert Analysis by Omoye ThankGod

The data points strongly towards Linfield dictating the terms of this match. Neither side creates chances at an overwhelming rate, suggesting a measured pace.

Past meetings between them have established a pattern of intensity. Given Linfield's consistency at home, backing them to secure the win is logical. This analysis also aligns with the broader goal expectancy for the match.

Match Possible Outcome Percentage

Match Winner

Home Win58%
Draw15%
Away Win27%

Goals & Scoring

Both Teams to Score44%
Over 1.5 Goals79%
Over 2.5 Goals56%

Match Events

45' Event
McKee C.
58'
Sub
Baird I. In: Archer J.
Out: Baird I.
61'
Sub
Williamson J. In: Forsythe J.
Out: Williamson J.
61'
Sub
Clarke R. In: Thorndike F.
Out: Clarke R.
74'
Sub
Allen C. In: Taylor S.
Out: Allen C.
74'
Sub
Hamilton B. In: Easton E.
Out: Hamilton B.
81'
Sub
McKee C. In: Yates M.
Out: McKee C.
81'
Sub
Millar K. In: McGee E.
Out: Millar K.
83'
Sub
Dunlop E. In: McCart O.
Out: Dunlop E.

Previous Encounters

13 Dec 25 NIF
Linfield ✓
4:0
Crusaders
25 Nov 25 NIF
Linfield ✓
1:0
Crusaders
01 Apr 25 NIF
Linfield ✓
3:1
Crusaders
07 Mar 25 NIF
Crusaders
0:2
✓ Linfield
28 Jan 25 NIF
Linfield ✓
2:1
Crusaders

Recent Form (Last 5)

Linfield

Home Team
13 Jan
Carrick Rangers
0 : 0
Linfield
10 Jan
Linfield
1 : 0
Bangor FC
03 Jan
Linfield
6 : 1
Bangor FC
30 Dec
Coleraine
3 : 1
Linfield
26 Dec
Linfield
0 : 1
Glentoran

Crusaders

Away Team
09 Jan
Coleraine
4 : 0
Crusaders
03 Jan
Crusaders
2 : 0
Dungannon
30 Dec
Crusaders
2 : 2
Carrick Rangers
26 Dec
Cliftonville
1 : 2
Crusaders
20 Dec
Crusaders
0 : 1
Larne

League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Larne 22 16 4 2 37:9 52
2 Coleraine 24 14 3 7 46:24 45
3 Glentoran 21 13 4 4 36:19 43
4 Linfield 21 11 5 5 35:16 38
5 Dungannon 23 12 1 10 29:34 37
6 Cliftonville 20 8 6 6 28:24 30
7 Bangor FC 23 8 4 11 28:37 28
8 Portadown 23 9 1 13 30:41 28
9 Ballymena 22 7 3 12 26:33 24
10 Crusaders 23 7 3 13 30:44 24
11 Carrick Rangers 21 5 4 12 24:39 19
12 Glenavon 23 4 0 19 18:47 12

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