NIFL Premiership
Crusaders vs Coleraine
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Seaview
Crusaders vs Coleraine Prediction & Stats - NIFL Premiership 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Crusaders vs Coleraine carries real history into this round of the NIFL Premiership.
The two sides meet on 24/10 (Saturday) at Seaview, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Crusaders vs Coleraine prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Crusaders vs Coleraine
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Crusaders vs Coleraine call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Coleraine Win
Last updated on 21-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Coleraine the side to beat, with roughly 10% 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 12 match into their NIFL Premiership. Here is where Crusaders stand:
In this competition
5 won, 0 drawn, 7 lost
1.25 points per game
16 scored, at 1.33 a game
23 conceded, at 1.92 a game
Crusaders, season-wide
5 won, 0 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Adam Brooks, 3 goals
Most assists: Owen Waddell, 1 assists
Recent results — Crusaders
17/10/2026 10:00
10/10/2026 10:00
03/10/2026 10:00
26/09/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
Coleraine: how they are travelling
Coleraine come in 12 matches into their NIFL Premiership.
Here is what Coleraine have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2.58 points per game
26 scored, at 2.17 a game
12 conceded, at 1 a game
Coleraine, season-wide
10 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Matthew Shevlin, 8 goals
Most assists: Ben Doherty, 2 assists
Recent results — Coleraine
16/10/2026 14:45
10/10/2026 10:00
04/10/2026 10:00
25/09/2026 14:45
19/09/2026 13:00
The head-to-head favours Crusaders
Recent meetings have tended to go Crusaders's way against Coleraine.
From 54 match(es):
Crusaders: 26 win(s)
Coleraine: 20 win(s)
Drawn: 8
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Crusaders vs Coleraine prediction.
Form comparison Crusaders vs Coleraine
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
L
L
W
L
|
1.25 |
| Home |
L
W
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
W
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 67% | 17% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3.33 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.83 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.92 | 1.5 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 17% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.96 | 1 | 0.91 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.21 | 1.74 |
Away Team
Coleraine
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.58 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2.17 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.17 | 2.67 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 1.67 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 17% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.77 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
0.93 | 0.59 | 1.21 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
After analyzing the odds and available statistics for Crusaders vs Coleraine, we anticipate a low-scoring match.
With few clear-cut chances expected, under 2.5 goals looks like the smartest betting option, as the match is unlikely to see more than two goals.
👉 Prediction: Coleraine to Win the First Half
Despite playing away at Seaview, Coleraine has the quality to put Crusaders under pressure early on. They are a dangerous side that usually starts matches strongly.
We see solid value in betting on Coleraine to win the first half at odds of 1.62.
Fixture information - Crusaders vs Coleraine
Match: Crusaders vs Coleraine
Competition: NIFL Premiership
Date: Saturday, 24/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Seaview
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Stats
The statistics for Crusaders vs Coleraine that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 2.71
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 49%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
92%
League: 53%
Cards
2.83
League: 3.38
Corners
9.17
League: 9.53
Home Team
Crusaders
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
L
|
1.25 |
| Home |
L
W
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
W
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 67% | 17% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 3.33 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.83 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.92 | 1.5 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 17% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.96 | 1 | 0.91 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.21 | 1.74 |
Away Team
Coleraine
Northern Ireland - NIFL Premiership
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.58 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2.17 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.17 | 2.67 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 1.67 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 17% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.77 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
0.93 | 0.59 | 1.21 |
Corners
8.75 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Coleraine received +9% more corners than Crusaders in the NIFL Premiership
9.58 / Match
Ballymena United
(4)
Larne
(2)
Carrick Rangers
(8)
Bangor
(3)
Linfield
(3)
Dungannon Swifts
(7)
Limavady United
(4)(0)
Larne
(4)
Cliftonville
(4)
Bangor
(3)
Linfield
(5)
Limavady United
(3)
Glentoran
(8)
Ballymena United
Cards
1.5 / Match
+20% Cards / Match
Crusaders received +20% more cards than Coleraine in the NIFL Premiership
1.25 / Match
Ballymena United
(3)
Larne
(0)
Carrick Rangers
(1)
Bangor
(3)
Linfield
(0)
Dungannon Swifts
(3)
Limavady United
(3)(2)
Larne
(3)
Cliftonville
(1)
Bangor
(2)
Linfield
(1)
Limavady United
(1)
Glentoran
(1)
Ballymena United
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+63%
Coleraine is +63% better in terms of goals scored
2.17 / Match
Ballymena United
(1)
Larne
(0)
Carrick Rangers
(0)
Bangor
(2)
Linfield
(0)
Dungannon Swifts
(3)
Limavady United
(1)(3)
Larne
(1)
Cliftonville
(3)
Bangor
(1)
Linfield
(1)
Limavady United
(2)
Glentoran
(3)
Ballymena United
Goals Conceded
1.92 / Match
+48%
Crusaders condeded +48% more goals than Coleraine
1 / Match
Ballymena United
(2)
Larne
(3)
Carrick Rangers
(4)
Bangor
(1)
Linfield
(1)
Dungannon Swifts
(0)
Limavady United
(2)(2)
Larne
(0)
Cliftonville
(2)
Bangor
(3)
Linfield
(0)
Limavady United
(1)
Glentoran
(2)
Ballymena United
NIFL Premiership Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coleraine
|
12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 31 | 2.58 |
| 2 |
Linfield
|
11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 2.36 |
| 3 |
Glentoran
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 4 |
Larne
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 5 |
Carrick Rangers
|
12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 6 |
Ballymena United
|
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 1.36 |
| 7 |
Crusaders
|
12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 23 | -7 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 8 |
Dungannon Swifts
|
11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 14 | 1.27 |
| 9 |
Limavady United
|
11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 13 | 1.18 |
| 10 |
Cliftonville
|
12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 12 | 1 |
| 11 |
Portadown
|
12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 22 | -13 | 6 | 0.5 |
| 12 |
Bangor
|
12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 24 | -14 | 6 | 0.5 |
Odds
