Crusaders vs Linfield: match statistics
Linfield presents significantly better form and statistics compared to Crusaders. The hosts occupy a distant 10th place in the table with a 7-3-14 record and an alarming goal difference of -10 at their own stadium, where they lose as many as 64% of matches and concede an average of 2.18 goals per match. Linfield, despite playing away, has a solid 11-7-5 season record and an impressive 45% clean sheets in away matches, conceding just 1 goal on average per match. The form of the last five meetings also speaks in favor of the visitors (1.6 PPG vs 1.4 PPG). A key factor is Linfield's advantage in average xG (1.39 vs 1.23) and significantly better defense. All these elements point to a higher probability of an away victory, although Linfield's poor away win rate (18% wins and 45% draws) leaves the door open for a draw.
Crusaders vs Linfield: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Crusaders played against Linfield in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Crusaders has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Linfield has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Crusaders scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 2.04. Linfield scores 1.52 and allows 0.70. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Crusaders's games and 35% of Linfield's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 43%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Linfield has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.22 per game. Crusaders takes 10.2 shots per game, while Linfield takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Crusaders leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Linfield leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
Crusaders's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Linfield, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Linfield presents significantly better form and statistics compared to Crusaders. The hosts occupy a distant 10th place in the table with a 7-3-14 record and an alarming goal difference of -10 at their own stadium, where they lose as many as 64% of matches and concede an average of 2.18 goals per match. Linfield, despite playing away, has a solid 11-7-5 season record and an impressive 45% clean sheets in away matches, conceding just 1 goal on average per match. The form of the last five meetings also speaks in favor of the visitors (1.6 PPG vs 1.4 PPG). A key factor is Linfield's advantage in average xG (1.39 vs 1.23) and significantly better defense. All these elements point to a higher probability of an away victory, although Linfield's poor away win rate (18% wins and 45% draws) leaves the door open for a draw.
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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 | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Crusaders · 1 pts / game - Linfield
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.
Linfield is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Crusaders · 1.52 goals / game - Linfield
Linfield is 191% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.04 goals / game - Crusaders · 0.7 goals / game - Linfield
Crusaders scores in 63% of games (15 of 24 meczów), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 meczów).
Linfield scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Crusaders keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 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 - Linfield
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.
Linfield is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Crusaders · 1.65 pts / game - Linfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crusaders - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Linfield
* 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 | Linfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 2.76 | ▼ 2.22 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 49% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 52% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 28% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 92% | 74% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 78% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Crusaders's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Linfield. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Crusaders vs Linfield?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Crusaders 0:1 Linfield. 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 Linfield?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Crusaders won 0, Linfield won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Crusaders vs Linfield?
Crusaders score 1.29 goals per game on average and Linfield 1.52. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Crusaders's matches and 35% of Linfield's.
What form are Crusaders and Linfield in?
Over the last 5 games Crusaders have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Linfield 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crusaders vs Linfield?
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.