Coleraine vs Crusaders: match statistics
Coleraine displays impressive home form with 73% of matches won at home and a goal difference of +16 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.36 goals per match at home while conceding just 0.91, evidencing a solid defense and effective offense. Crusaders, on the other hand, have very poor results on the road—50% losses, just 42% wins, and a negative goal difference of -4. The visitors concede an average of 1.67 goals away, and in 33% of matches, they fail to score. The form over the last five matches also speaks in favor of Coleraine, who sit high in 2nd position in the table, while Crusaders are down in 10th place. xG statistics further confirm the advantage of the hosts, who create more goal-scoring opportunities than the visitors.
Coleraine vs Crusaders: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Coleraine played Crusaders in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 5:1.
Current form
Coleraine: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Crusaders: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Coleraine scores 1.92 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Crusaders scores 1.30 and concedes 1.91. League average: 2.74 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Coleraine 54%, Crusaders 48%. Over 2.5: Coleraine 63%, Crusaders 65%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Coleraine has higher xG: 1.73 vs 1.21. Coleraine: 14.0 shots per match, Crusaders: 10.0.
Match halves
Coleraine: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 1.21. Crusaders: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Coleraine: 76-90+ (15 goals). Crusaders: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.74 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Coleraine displays impressive home form with 73% of matches won at home and a goal difference of +16 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.36 goals per match at home while conceding just 0.91, evidencing a solid defense and effective offense. Crusaders, on the other hand, have very poor results on the road—50% losses, just 42% wins, and a negative goal difference of -4. The visitors concede an average of 1.67 goals away, and in 33% of matches, they fail to score. The form over the last five matches also speaks in favor of Coleraine, who sit high in 2nd position in the table, while Crusaders are down in 10th place. xG statistics further confirm the advantage of the hosts, who create more goal-scoring opportunities than the visitors.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Coleraine | Crusaders | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.38 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Crusaders is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Coleraine · 1.4 pts / match - 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.
Coleraine is 48% better for: goals scored per match.
1.92 goals / match - Coleraine · 1.3 goals / match - Crusaders
Coleraine is 91% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Coleraine · 1.91 goals / match - Crusaders
Coleraine scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while Crusaders keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 23 matches).
Crusaders scores in 61% of matches (14 of 23 matches), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Coleraine
Over / Under - Crusaders
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Coleraine is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.58 pts / match - Coleraine · 1.26 pts / match - Crusaders
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 58%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Crusaders - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 30%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Coleraine
Crusaders
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Coleraine | Liga | Crusaders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.92 | 2.74 | ▲ 3.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 48% | • 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 52% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 28% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 74% | ▲ 91% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 77% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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
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
Recent meetings (2): Coleraine 2 - 0 - 0 Crusaders. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Coleraine vs Crusaders?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Coleraine 5:1 Crusaders. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Coleraine and Crusaders?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Coleraine won 2, Crusaders won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Coleraine vs Crusaders?
Coleraine score 1.92 goals per game on average and Crusaders 1.30. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Coleraine's matches and 48% of Crusaders's.
What form are Coleraine and Crusaders in?
Over the last 5 games Coleraine have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Crusaders 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Coleraine vs Crusaders?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Coleraine vs Crusaders: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.