Crusaders vs Bangor: match statistics
The match between Crusaders and Bangor is shaping up to be an evenly contested encounter between two teams in poor form. Crusaders are in 11th place in the table with just a 15% home win rate, conceding an average of 2.23 goals per match in front of their own fans. Bangor are positioned slightly higher in 8th place, but their away record is also not encouraging – 23% away wins and an average of 2 goals conceded. Both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (1 win, 4 defeats) and the same average goals scored (1.23). A key factor is Bangor's higher chance conversion rate (16% vs 12%) and their slightly lower percentage of matches without a goal scored away from home (31% vs 46% for the hosts). Considering both teams' similar xG average and their poor defense, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome of this match.
Crusaders vs Bangor: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Crusaders played against Bangor in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Crusaders has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Bangor has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Crusaders scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 2.08. Bangor scores 1.18 and allows 1.68. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Crusaders's games and 57% of Bangor's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 54%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Crusaders has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.19 per game. Crusaders takes 10.2 shots per game, while Bangor takes 8.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Crusaders leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Bangor leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Crusaders's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Bangor, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match between Crusaders and Bangor is shaping up to be an evenly contested encounter between two teams in poor form. Crusaders are in 11th place in the table with just a 15% home win rate, conceding an average of 2.23 goals per match in front of their own fans. Bangor are positioned slightly higher in 8th place, but their away record is also not encouraging – 23% away wins and an average of 2 goals conceded. Both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (1 win, 4 defeats) and the same average goals scored (1.23). A key factor is Bangor's higher chance conversion rate (16% vs 12%) and their slightly lower percentage of matches without a goal scored away from home (31% vs 46% for the hosts). Considering both teams' similar xG average and their poor defense, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome of this match.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Crusaders | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Crusaders is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Crusaders · 0.6 pts / game - Bangor
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Crusaders is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Crusaders · 1.18 goals / game - Bangor
Bangor is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.08 goals / game - Crusaders · 1.68 goals / game - Bangor
Crusaders scores in 62% of games (16 of 26 meczów), while Bangor keeps a clean sheet in 11% (3 of 28 meczów).
Bangor scores in 68% of games (19 of 28 meczów), while Crusaders keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Crusaders
Over / Under - Bangor
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Crusaders is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / game - Crusaders · 1.14 pts / game - Bangor
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crusaders - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 27%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bangor - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -6 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -12 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Crusaders
Bangor
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Crusaders | Liga | Bangor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.35 | 2.86 | • 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 55% | • 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 27% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 92% | 77% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 78% | ▲ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Crusaders's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Bangor. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Crusaders vs Bangor?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Crusaders 2:2 Bangor. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Crusaders and Bangor?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Crusaders won 1, Bangor won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Crusaders vs Bangor?
Crusaders score 1.27 goals per game on average and Bangor 1.18. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Crusaders's matches and 57% of Bangor's.
What form are Crusaders and Bangor in?
Over the last 5 games Crusaders have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Bangor 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crusaders vs Bangor?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.