Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC prediction & analysis
61%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.64 · bookmaker 1.66 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.66Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCliftonville FC to win ✓61% · @1.60
Double chanceCliftonville FC or draw ✓82% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.66
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.06
Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC preview and prediction
The match
Crusaders FC travel to Solitude in the Premiership on Saturday 21 February (16:00 WAT) to face Cliftonville FC. Cliftonville FC are 5th with 21 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Crusaders FC sit 8th on 18 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.1 for Cliftonville FC and 1.0 for Crusaders FC. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cliftonville FC 61%, draw 22%, Crusaders FC 18%.
Safer route: Cliftonville FC or draw (82%) at 1.18.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.66.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.66. Predicted score: Cliftonville FC 2–1 Crusaders FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cliftonville FC61%fair 1.64 · @1.60
Draw22%fair 4.65 · @4.10
Crusaders FC18%fair 5.66 · @4.50
3.09Expected goals
2.06Cliftonville FC xG
1.03Crusaders FC xG
61%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
2–010%
1–110%
1–09%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Cliftonville FC 2.1 – 1.0 Crusaders FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cliftonville FC to win✓
61%
1.64
1.60
Double chance
Cliftonville FC or draw✓
82%
1.21
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.66
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
59%
1.69
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
62%
1.61
1.50
Half-time result
Cliftonville FC ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.22
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cliftonville FC / FT Cliftonville FC✓
39%
2.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.06
–
Form
Cliftonville FC – last 1
L
13 Feb
@ Dungannon Swifts
2–3
L
2.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Crusaders FC – last 1
L
17 Feb
@ Ballymena United
0–2
L
0.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cliftonville FC and Crusaders FC.
What is the prediction for Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.66.
Who will win Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC?
On our numbers Cliftonville FC have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Crusaders FC 18%.
How many goals will there be in Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC?
Our predicted score is Cliftonville FC 2–1 Crusaders FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC?
Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Solitude.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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