Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCliftonville FC to win ✓62% · @1.53
Double chanceCliftonville FC or draw ✓83% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.12
Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC preview and prediction
The match
Crusaders FC travel to Solitude in the Premiership on Friday 7 August (19:45 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.
Form guide
Cliftonville FC's last 5: LWWWL Most recently they lost to Alvechurch 1–2 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 3 of their last 6. They average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Crusaders FC's last 5: WDLWD Most recently they beat Dundela 2–0 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 0.5 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 10 March 2026, finished Crusaders FC 0–1 Cliftonville FC. Across their last 2 meetings Cliftonville FC have won 2, Crusaders FC 0, with 0 draws and 4.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 2.2 for Cliftonville FC and 1.1 for Crusaders FC. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cliftonville FC 62%, draw 21%, Crusaders FC 17%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 63% chance at odds of 1.57. 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 FC62%fair 1.62 · @1.53
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @4.20
Crusaders FC17%fair 5.84 · @4.80
3.22Expected goals
2.16Cliftonville FC xG
1.07Crusaders FC xG
63%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
2–09%
1–19%
1–09%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Cliftonville FC 2.2 – 1.1 Crusaders FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC?
On our numbers Cliftonville FC have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Crusaders FC 17%.
How many goals will there be in Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 63% 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 3.2 goals in total.
When is Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC?
Cliftonville FC vs Crusaders FC (Premiership) kicks off on Friday 7 August 2026 at 19:45 (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.
