Linfield vs Crusaders: match statistics
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Linfield vs Crusaders: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Linfield plays Crusaders in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026.
Recent form
Linfield has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Crusaders has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Linfield scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 0.71. Crusaders scores 1.86 and allows 1.71. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 29% of Linfield's games and 86% of Crusaders's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 100%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Linfield has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.09 per game. Linfield takes 13.4 shots per game, while Crusaders takes 8.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Linfield leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Crusaders leads at halftime in 43% and scores 1.14 after halftime.
When the teams score
Linfield's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Crusaders, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Linfield | Crusaders | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.54 |
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.
Linfield is 44% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Linfield · 1.8 pts / game - Crusaders
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 63% better for: goals scored per game.
1.14 goals / game - Linfield · 1.86 goals / game - Crusaders
Linfield is 141% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.71 goals / game - Linfield · 1.71 goals / game - Crusaders
Linfield scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Crusaders keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
Crusaders scores in 100% of games (7 of 7 games), while Linfield keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 games).
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 - Linfield
Over / Under - Crusaders
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 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / game - Linfield · 1.43 pts / game - Crusaders
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Linfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 71%. 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.
Crusaders - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Linfield
Crusaders
* 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
| Linfield | Liga | Crusaders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.86 | 2.63 | ▲ 3.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 48% | ▲ 86% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 53% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 57% | 28% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 65% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 90% | ▼ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Linfield's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Crusaders. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Linfield and Crusaders play?
Linfield face Crusaders on September 19, 2026 in NIFL Premiership. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Linfield and Crusaders?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Linfield won 3, Crusaders won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Linfield vs Crusaders?
Linfield score 1.14 goals per game on average and Crusaders 1.86. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Linfield's matches and 86% of Crusaders's.
What form are Linfield and Crusaders in?
Over the last 5 games Linfield have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Crusaders 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Linfield vs Crusaders?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Linfield vs Crusaders: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.