NIFL Premiership
Crusaders vs Bangor
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Seaview
Crusaders vs Bangor Prediction & Stats - NIFL Premiership 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Crusaders vs Bangor carries real history into this round of the NIFL Premiership.
The two sides meet on 26/09 (Saturday) at Seaview, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Crusaders vs Bangor prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Crusaders vs Bangor
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Crusaders vs Bangor call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 26-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Crusaders the side to beat, with roughly 45% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all NIFL Premiership odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Crusaders Preview
Crusaders reach this fixture 8 match into their NIFL Premiership. Here is where Crusaders stand:
In this competition
4 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost
1.5 points per game
13 scored, at 1.63 a game
13 conceded, at 1.63 a game
Crusaders, season-wide
4 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Adam Brooks, 3 goals
Most assists: Owen Waddell, 1 assists
Recent results — Crusaders
19/09/2026 10:00
15/09/2026 14:45
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 13:00
29/08/2026 10:00
Bangor: how they are travelling
Bangor come in 8 matches into their NIFL Premiership.
Here is what Bangor have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost
0.63 points per game
7 scored, at 0.88 a game
17 conceded, at 2.13 a game
Bangor, season-wide
1 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Lewis Francis, 2 goals
Most assists: Gareth Deane, 0 assists
Recent results — Bangor
19/09/2026 10:00
15/09/2026 14:45
12/09/2026 10:00
08/09/2026 14:45
05/09/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Crusaders
Recent meetings have tended to go Crusaders's way against Bangor.
From 5 match(es):
Crusaders: 2 win(s)
Bangor: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Crusaders vs Bangor prediction.
Form comparison Crusaders vs Bangor
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
L
W
W
|
2.25 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.99 | 1.14 | 0.84 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.11 | 1.69 |
Away Team
Bangor
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
L
D
|
0.63 |
| Home |
W
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.75 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1.25 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 2.13 | 2.5 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.11 | 1.22 | 0.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.48 | 1.58 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Crusaders vs Bangor
Match: Crusaders vs Bangor
Competition: NIFL Premiership
Date: Saturday, 26/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Seaview
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Stats
The statistics for Crusaders vs Bangor that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.88
League: 2.7
Both Teams to Score
63%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
88%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
63%
League: 53%
Cards
2.25
League: 3.34
Corners
9
League: 9.74
Home Team
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
L
W
W
|
2.25 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.99 | 1.14 | 0.84 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.11 | 1.69 |
Away Team
Bangor
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
L
D
|
0.63 |
| Home |
W
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.75 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1.25 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 2.13 | 2.5 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.11 | 1.22 | 0.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.48 | 1.58 |
Corners
8.13 / Match
+2% Corners / Match
Bangor received +2% more corners than Crusaders in the NIFL Premiership
8.26 / Match
Linfield
(3)
Dungannon Swifts
(7)
Limavady United
(4)
Coleraine
(1)
Glentoran
(4)
Portadown
(3)
Ballymena United
(5)(6)
Portadown
(2)
Limavady United
(6)
Glentoran
(1)
Larne
(4)
Ballymena United
(5)
Carrick Rangers
(8)
Dungannon Swifts
Cards
1.38 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1.38 / Match
Linfield
(0)
Dungannon Swifts
(3)
Limavady United
(3)
Coleraine
(2)
Glentoran
(1)
Portadown
(0)
Ballymena United
(0)(1)
Portadown
(1)
Limavady United
(0)
Glentoran
(2)
Larne
(3)
Ballymena United
(1)
Carrick Rangers
(0)
Dungannon Swifts
Goals Scored
1.63 / Match
+85%
Crusaders is +85% better in terms of goals scored
0.88 / Match
Linfield
(0)
Dungannon Swifts
(3)
Limavady United
(1)
Coleraine
(1)
Glentoran
(2)
Portadown
(3)
Ballymena United
(2)(3)
Portadown
(1)
Limavady United
(1)
Glentoran
(0)
Larne
(2)
Ballymena United
(0)
Carrick Rangers
(0)
Dungannon Swifts
Goals Conceded
1.63 / Match
+23%
Bangor condeded +23% more goals than Crusaders
2.13 / Match
Linfield
(1)
Dungannon Swifts
(0)
Limavady United
(2)
Coleraine
(4)
Glentoran
(1)
Portadown
(2)
Ballymena United
(1)(1)
Portadown
(3)
Limavady United
(1)
Glentoran
(1)
Larne
(2)
Ballymena United
(4)
Carrick Rangers
(2)
Dungannon Swifts
NIFL Premiership Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coleraine
|
8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 22 | 2.75 |
| 2 |
Linfield
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 3 |
Larne
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 4 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 5 |
Cliftonville
|
8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Crusaders
|
8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Glentoran
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 8 |
Carrick Rangers
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | -2 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 9 |
Ballymena United
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 10 |
Limavady United
|
7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 11 |
Bangor
|
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 5 | 0.63 |
| 12 |
Portadown
|
8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | -12 | 1 | 0.13 |
Odds
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