Crusaders vs Cliftonville

Expert Overview: Crusaders vs Cliftonville

The upcoming match between Crusaders and Cliftonville on December 9, 2025, at 19:45 promises to be an exciting encounter. With an average total goal expectation of 3.74, this game is likely to be high-scoring. Both teams have shown a propensity for conceding goals, with averages of 2.40 and 1.64 respectively, indicating potential opportunities for both teams to score.

Betting Predictions

• Over 1.5 Goals: 83.50 – The likelihood of more than one and a half goals being scored is quite high, suggesting an open game with chances for both teams.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 94.50 – This is a strong bet indicating that the first half might be defensively cautious or tightly contested.
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 55.00 – The away team may struggle initially, reflecting possible home advantage or defensive setups by Crusaders.
• Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 58.70 – Cliftonville could find their rhythm in the second half, potentially capitalizing on any fatigue from the home side.
• Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 74.40 – Crusaders might adopt a more defensive approach initially before pushing forward later.
• Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 61.30 – There’s a moderate chance that Crusaders won’t score in the latter part of the match.
• Both Teams To Score: 61.80 – A balanced prediction suggesting that both sides will find the net during the match.
• Over 2.5 Goals: 69.30 – Reflects the expectation of a high-scoring affair with over two and a half goals likely to be scored.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 61.10 – Indicates that while goals are expected early on, they may taper off as the game progresses.
• Last Goal Between Minutes 73-90: 70.60 – Suggests that decisive goals are likely to come in the closing stages of the match.
• A Goal In Last 15 Minutes: 71.20 – Reinforces the notion that late-game drama could unfold with significant scoring chances towards the end.
• First Goal Between Minute 0-29: 52.20 – Early goals are less likely but still possible within the first quarter of playtime.
• Avg Total Goals Expected: 3.74 – Supports predictions favoring multiple goals throughout the match duration.
• Avg Conceded Goals by Home/Away Teams:
  – Home (Crusaders): 2.40
  – Away (Cliftonville): 1.64
  This shows vulnerabilities in defenses which can be exploited by sharp attacking plays from either side.
  

  • Average Red Cards:

    
    – Expected red cards per match stand at around 0.24, suggesting minimal disciplinary actions disrupting gameplay flow.

    • Betting Odds Insights:

      
      – Over 0.5 Goals HT (Half Time): At odds of 91.90, it’s almost certain we’ll see some scoring before halftime.
      – Away Team Win Probability stands at odds of 56.70; Cliftonville has a fair chance to secure victory.
      – Over three and a half total goals at odds of just over even (52/50) suggests an extremely high-scoring game is anticipated.
      – Over two and a half Both Teams To Score (BTTS) at odds of just over even also supports expectations for numerous scores from both sides.

    The combination of these insights points towards an engaging match where tactical adjustments post-halftime could significantly influence outcomes, especially given late-game goal trends and overall scoring expectations.