Crusaders FC vs Coleraine FC Prediction: A tough contest ahead

NIFL Premiership fires up for round 32 with Crusaders and Coleraine battling it out at the Seaview Park. Crusaders have a momentum of three consecutive league victories on their sleeves while Coleraine is also in good shape. We envisage a very tough encounter here as both teams are up to the task. We envisage goals from both teams and a possible draw. Check out our betting tips below for this one-sided matchup!

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Crusaders have experienced a notable reversal of fortune, securing three consecutive league victories in their last three games. In their most recent league fixture against Ballymena United, they emerged victorious with a 2-4 scoreline. Eager to maintain their positive momentum, the Crusaders are poised for another crucial encounter as they face Coleraine this Saturday.

Despite facing challenges, Crusaders have demonstrated strength this season, achieving 15 victories, 6 draws, and 10 losses in the 31 league matches played so far. As the regular season nears its conclusion, Crusaders are set to advance to the Championship round, reflecting a commendable performance that has them positioned for further success in the Northern Ireland Premier League. 

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Coleraine has recently notched up two consecutive victories in their last two league games. However, their most recent league game against Larne ended in a goalless draw as they held the league leaders down to a draw. 

In the ongoing league season, Coleraine's performance can be characterized as fair, having secured 11 wins, suffered 14 losses, and earned 6 draws from the 31 games played so far. Matthew Shevlin has emerged as a pivotal contributor to the team's goal-scoring endeavors, notching an impressive tally of more than seven goals this season. His contributions are instrumental in Coleraine's efforts to maintain momentum and secure positive results as they navigate through the challenges of the Northern Ireland Premier League.

A critical look at the last 10 games between them produced 6 wins for the Crusaders, 3 wins for Coleraine, and a draw.

Crusaders are strongly favored to win this game, and it's unlikely that they will suffer a defeat. The first-leg encounter ended in a dominant 0-4 victory for the Crusaders, the second-leg encounter ended in a 0-2 victory in favor of Coleraine and we expect different dynamics to this game on Saturday. Betting on a win or draw for the Crusaders with a total of over 1.5 goals is a solid choice. In recent matchups between these two teams, they've often been closely contested, but in their last six encounters, at least one team has scored a minimum of 2 goals each time. Therefore, we predict that one of the teams will score over 1.5 goals in this game.

Considering the Crusaders' strong position and Coleraine's inconsistency this season, our recommendation is to bet on either a win or a draw for the Crusaders.