Crusaders vs Linfield – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:1
24/01/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NIFL Premiership - Round 26
  • Referee: Boyce E. (Nir)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Ball possession
39%61%
Total shots
25
Shots on target
12
Corner kicks
414
Yellow cards
11
Total shots
25
Shots on target
12
Shots off target
13
Corner kicks
414

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 9', 0 - 1, Fitzpatrick M. ,
  • 17', Leahy D. 🟨,
  • 36', Gorrin A. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 55', Nixon S. , Thorndike F. ,
  • 62', Jewitt-White H. , Maguire T. ,
  • 66', Yates M. , Frizzell A. ,
  • 66', Gorrin A. , Mulgrew J. ,
  • 79', Bruce C. , James J. ,
  • 80', Allen C. , Millar K. ,
  • 90+3', Barr L. 🟨,

Chances of winning


Crusaders
14.2%
Draw
19.8%
Linfield
66.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
14.5% 20.6% 64.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

14.1% 20% 66.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Crusaders has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.3%)
  • Linfield has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Crusaders than the current prediction. (-0.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Linfield than the current prediction. (+0.5%)
  • Crusaders - Linfield Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    6.53
    (6.31)
    4.68
    (4.44)
    1.4
    (1.41)
    8.2%
    (9.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Crusaders won 0.
    • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
    • Crusaders may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Linfield is the undisputed favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Crusaders won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 16:35. (average 0.8:1.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Crusaders won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 11:14. (average 1.2:1.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Crusaders - Linfield were as follows:
    13.12.2025 Linfield - Crusaders 4:0
    25.11.2025 Linfield - Crusaders 1:0
    01.04.2025 Linfield - Crusaders 3:1
    07.03.2025 Crusaders - Linfield 0:2
    28.01.2025 Linfield - Crusaders 2:1
    Latest results of Crusaders
    17.01.2026 Coleraine - Crusaders 5:1
    09.01.2026 Coleraine - Crusaders 4:0
    26.12.2025 Cliftonville - Crusaders 1:2
    Latest results of Linfield
    16.01.2026 Linfield - Larne 0:0
    13.01.2026 Carrick Rangers - Linfield 0:0
    10.01.2026 Linfield - Bangor 1:0
    03.01.2026 Linfield - Bangor 6:1
    30.12.2025 Coleraine - Linfield 3:1
    Northern Irish Premiership Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Larne ✔ 32217457:223570
    2Glentoran ✔ 32215662:293368
    3Coleraine ✔ 32204861:303164
    4Linfield ✔ 32188656:223462
    5Cliftonville ✔ 321371247:46146
    6Dungannon ✔ 321511640:57-1746
    7Carrick Rangers ✔ 321171447:51-440
    8Portadown ✔ 321121936:57-2135
    9Ballymena ✔ 32961737:48-1133
    10Bangor FC ✔ 32961737:57-2033
    11Glenavon ✔ 32812333:60-2725
    12Crusaders ✔ 32742138:72-3425

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    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Larne is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    Glentoran is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    Coleraine is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    Linfield is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    Cliftonville is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    Dungannon is Qualified for NIFL Premiership (Championship Group )
    Carrick Rangers is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
    Portadown is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
    Ballymena is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
    Bangor FC is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
    Glenavon is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )
    Crusaders is NIFL Premiership (Relegation Group )