Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.25Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultLinfield to win ✓66% · @1.25
Double chanceLinfield or draw ✓87% · @1.07
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · @1.83
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✓13% · fair 7.67
Linfield vs Crusaders FC preview and prediction
The match
Crusaders FC travel to Windsor Park in the Premiership on Saturday 19 September (15:00 WAT) to face Linfield. Linfield are 1st with 36 points from 15 games (top of the table), while Crusaders FC sit 8th on 18 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Linfield's last 5: DWWWW Most recently they drew with Portadown 1–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.3 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Crusaders FC's last 5: WLLWW Most recently they beat Dungannon Swifts 3–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Linfield arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 2.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.0 for Linfield and 0.7 for Crusaders FC. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 49%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Linfield 66%, draw 21%, Crusaders FC 13%.
Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Linfield to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Linfield 1–0 Crusaders FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Linfield66%fair 1.52 · @1.25
Draw21%fair 4.72 · @5.50
Crusaders FC13%fair 7.60 · @9.00
2.71Expected goals
1.96Linfield xG
0.75Crusaders FC xG
49%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
2–013%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Linfield 2.0 – 0.7 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
Linfield to win✓
66%
1.52
1.25
Double chance
Linfield or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.07
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
51%
1.98
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.97
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
–
Half-time result
Linfield ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Linfield / FT Linfield✗
42%
2.37
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✓
13%
7.67
–
Form
Linfield – last 6
DWWWWW
15 Sep
@ Portadown
1–1
D
12 Sep
@ Dungannon Swifts
1–0
W
5 Sep
vs Carrick Rangers
1–0
W
29 Aug
@ Limavady United
2–0
W
21 Aug
vs Cliftonville FC
1–0
W
15 Aug
vs Glentoran
2–1
W
1.3Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Crusaders FC – last 6
WLLWWW
15 Sep
vs Dungannon Swifts
3–0
W
12 Sep
vs Limavady United
1–2
L
5 Sep
@ Coleraine FC
1–4
L
29 Aug
@ Glentoran
2–1
W
22 Aug
vs Portadown
3–2
W
15 Aug
vs Ballymena United
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Linfield and Crusaders FC.
What is the prediction for Linfield vs Crusaders FC?
Our pick is Linfield to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Linfield vs Crusaders FC?
On our numbers Linfield have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Crusaders FC 13%.
How many goals will there be in Linfield vs Crusaders FC?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Linfield vs Crusaders FC?
Our predicted score is Linfield 1–0 Crusaders FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Linfield vs Crusaders FC?
Linfield vs Crusaders FC (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Windsor Park.
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.
