Linfield vs Crusaders FC: result 3-1 and analysis
PremiershipChampionship Round - 2Kick-off on May 4, 2021 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Windsor Park, Belfast
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What was the result of Linfield vs Crusaders FC?
Linfield won 3-1 on May 4, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 15′M. StaffordLinfield
- 47′B. KennedyCrusaders FC
- 58′S. LaveryLinfield
- 84′J. ForsytheLinfield (o.g.)
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Linfield have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Crusaders FC have 7, 2 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | Glentoran(away) | 0-0 | Premiership |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Annagh United(home) | 2-0 | Irish Cup |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Glenavon FC(away) | 2-3 | Premiership |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Ballymena United(home) | 2-1 | Premiership |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Larne(away) | 1-1 | Premiership |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | Larne(home) | 1-3 | Premiership |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Coleraine FC(away) | 1-0 | Irish Cup |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Dungannon Swifts(away) | 2-0 | Premiership |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Glenavon FC(home) | 6-1 | Premiership |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Cliftonville FC(home) | 2-2 | Premiership |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Linfield win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Crusaders FC win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | Crusaders FC 1-2 Linfield | Premiership |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Crusaders FC 1-2 Linfield | Premiership |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Linfield 2-1 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Feb 21, 2020 | Linfield 4-0 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Dec 21, 2019 | Linfield 1-1 Crusaders FC | Premiership |
| Oct 4, 2019 | Crusaders FC 1-0 Linfield | Premiership |
Last archived meeting: Crusaders FC vs Linfield on Mar 19, 2021
How many goals should we expect?
Linfield score 2.1 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Crusaders FC score 1.6 and concede 1.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linfield | 2.1 | 0.8 | 8 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Crusaders FC | 1.6 | 1.2 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Linfield sit 7th in Premiership (6 points from 3 matches) and Crusaders FC sit 4th (6 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Crusaders FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| 7 | Linfield | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy