Cliftonville vs Crusaders: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Cliftonville prepare to host Crusaders FC on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this NORTHERN IRELAND: Premiership fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Cliftonville, currently 7th in the standings with 34 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 29 points. They've earned 21 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Crusaders FC, sitting 11th with 25 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 14 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Cliftonville and Crusaders FC have been competitive, with Crusaders FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Portadown, Cliftonville recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Crusaders FC's last outing came against Ballymena Utd, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Cliftonville are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cliftonville and Crusaders FC are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Cliftonville's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Crusaders FC's games average 3.3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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