Our Cliftonville vs Crusaders Prediction: 2-1
Cliftonville vs Crusaders in the Northern Ireland Premier is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 26, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cliftonville's Last Match – Bangor FC vs Cliftonville
Cliftonville will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Northern Ireland Premier draw against Bangor FC on December 20. In that match, Cliftonville saw 72% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bangor FC | 28% | 0 (1) | - | 40 |
Cliftonville | 72% | 0 (3) | - | 74 |
Crusaders's Last Match – Crusaders vs Larne FC
Crusaders will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Northern Ireland Premier setback against Larne FC on December 20. In that match, Crusaders controlled 50% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Crusaders | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 52 |
Larne FC | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 41 |
Cliftonville vs Crusaders Stats
Key Stats
| Cliftonville | Crusaders | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cliftonville are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Crusaders average 0.9 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Cliftonville 24-11
Crusaders 9-20
What are the odds for this match?
Cliftonville to win: @1.533
Draw: @4
Crusaders to win: @5.25



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