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Linfield logo Linfield
Sept. 19, 2026 2 weeks from now VS
Crusaders FC logo Crusaders FC

Match Analysis

Linfield Crusaders FC
Linfield W W W L W W
Crusaders FC W W W L W D
STRENGTH
EXPECTED GOALS
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Crusaders FC Linfield 0 - 1 January 24, 2026
Linfield Crusaders FC 4 - 0 December 13, 2025
Linfield Crusaders FC 1 - 0 November 25, 2025
Linfield Crusaders FC 3 - 1 April 1, 2025
Crusaders FC Linfield 0 - 2 March 7, 2025
Linfield Crusaders FC 2 - 1 January 28, 2025

Linfield Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 29, 26 Away Limavady United 0 - 2 Win
Aug 21, 26 Home Cliftonville FC 1 - 0 Win
Aug 15, 26 Home Glentoran 2 - 1 Win
Aug 8, 26 Home Ballymena United 0 - 3 Loss
Jul 28, 26 Away Dollingstown 1 - 7 Win
Jul 24, 26 Away Limavady United 0 - 1 Win

Crusaders FC Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 29, 26 Away Glentoran 1 - 2 Win
Aug 22, 26 Home Portadown 3 - 2 Win
Aug 15, 26 Home Ballymena United 2 - 1 Win
Aug 7, 26 Away Cliftonville FC 2 - 1 Loss
Aug 1, 26 Home Dundela 2 - 0 Win
Jul 28, 26 Home Newington Youth 1 - 1 Draw

Premiership Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
4 Crusaders FC 4 3 0 1 8 6 +2 9
5 Linfield 4 3 0 1 5 4 +1 9

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 54.54% likelihood that both Linfield and Crusaders FC will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Linfield to win
This prediction indicates that Linfield has a 52.63% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 26.69 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 54.77% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 54.64% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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