Coleraine FC vs Crusaders FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Crusaders FC travel to face Coleraine FC on Saturday 5 September in the Premiership, with The Showgrounds the venue – the ball rolls at 18:00 WAT. In the table, Coleraine FC are 2nd, among the top four, on 35 points after 15 matches; Crusaders FC are 8th (lower half) with 18. There are 17 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Coleraine FC, last 5: WWDWL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Portadown, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Crusaders FC, last 5: WWWLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Glentoran, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Coleraine FC 2.2 xG, Crusaders FC 0.6 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 51%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Coleraine FC 76%, draw 14%, Crusaders FC 10%.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.91.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (51%, odds 1.91). Most likely score in line with that pick: Coleraine FC 2–1 Crusaders FC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Coleraine FC76%fair 1.32 · @1.17
Draw14%fair 7.24 · @7.50
Crusaders FC10%fair 9.62 · @11.00
2.88Expected goals
2.25Coleraine FC xG
0.63Crusaders FC xG
51%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–014%
1–013%
3–011%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Coleraine FC 2.2 – 0.6 Crusaders FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Coleraine FC to win✓
76%
1.32
1.17
Double chance
Coleraine FC or draw✓
90%
1.12
1.04
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
51%
1.96
1.91
Draw no bet
Coleraine FC (draw no bet)✓
88%
1.14
–
Asian handicap
Coleraine FC -1 (Asian handicap)✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
67%
1.48
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
84%
1.20
–
First team to score
Coleraine FC to score first✓
74%
1.36
–
Half-time result
Coleraine FC ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Coleraine FC / FT Coleraine FC✓
50%
2.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.17
–
Recent results
Coleraine FC – last 6
WWDWLL
28 Aug
@ Portadown
3–0
W
22 Aug
@ Carrick Rangers
2–0
W
15 Aug
vs Larne
0–0
D
8 Aug
@ Dungannon Swifts
3–1
W
30 Jul
vs HJK Helsinki
0–3
L
23 Jul
@ HJK Helsinki
0–5
L
1.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
17%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Crusaders FC – last 6
WWWLWD
29 Aug
@ Glentoran
2–1
W
22 Aug
vs Portadown
3–2
W
15 Aug
vs Ballymena United
2–1
W
7 Aug
@ Cliftonville FC
1–2
L
1 Aug
vs Dundela
2–0
W
28 Jul
vs Newington Youth
1–1
D
1.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Coleraine FC and Crusaders FC.
What is the prediction for Coleraine FC vs Crusaders FC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.91.
Who will win Coleraine FC vs Crusaders FC?
On our numbers Coleraine FC have a 76% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Crusaders FC 10%.
How many goals will there be in Coleraine FC vs Crusaders FC?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Coleraine FC vs Crusaders FC?
Our predicted score is Coleraine FC 2–1 Crusaders FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Coleraine FC vs Crusaders FC?
Coleraine FC vs Crusaders FC (Premiership) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at The Showgrounds.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
