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
    Championship Group
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Larne35237563:263776
    2Glentoran35227666:323473
    3Coleraine35225868:333571
    4Linfield35199760:263466
    5Cliftonville ✔ 351381450:52-247
    6Dungannon ✔ 351511942:63-2146

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