Crusaders FC vs Larne FC Prediction: Both teams are efficient in their play

As the 21st round of the Northern Ireland Premier League approaches, an enticing clash is set to unfold at Seaview Park, featuring Larne against Crusaders. Both teams are currently in excellent form, displaying outstanding performances in their recent 5 league games. Anticipating a closely contested encounter, our prediction favors goals from both teams and a minimum of two goals from either side. To delve deeper into insights for the upcoming match, feel free to explore our carefully crafted expert tips.

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The reigning champions have produced outstanding performances in the current season, preserving an unbeaten run in their most recent 8 league games, which includes 7 victories and a draw. Larne is presently basking in an impressive 13-game undefeated streak across all competitions and is committed to maintaining this positive momentum as they prepare to take on Crusaders this Friday.

The defending champions are undeniably progressing favorably, as indicated by their record of 13 wins, 6 draws and a loss from the 20 league matches played this season. Andy Ryan leads the team's efforts on goals with 7 goals scored in the league this season.

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Crusaders are diligently pursuing positive outcomes in the league, having notched two victories, a draw, and two losses in their last 5 league games. In their recent league matchup against Carrick Rangers, they clinched a narrow 0-1 victory. Eager to maintain their winning ways, the Crusaders are now gearing up for the upcoming encounter against Larne scheduled for Friday.

This season, the Crusaders are displaying impressive strength with a record of 10 victories, 5 draws, and 4 losses in the 19 league matches played. The team is showcasing extraordinary form, with Ben Kennedy leading the goal-scoring efforts by securing 9 goals this season.

A critical look at the last 8 games between them produced 4 wins for Larne, 2 wins for the Crusaders, and 3 draws.

Both teams are in stellar form, with Larne standing out for their unbeaten streak in the last 8 league games. Impressively, Larne has avoided defeat against the Crusaders in their previous five encounters. The first leg concluded in a 1-1 draw, prompting our expectation of a win or draw for Larne. Therefore, we suggest a win-or-draw bet for Larne, coupled with a total of over 1.5 goals at 1.88 odds.

Given that both teams have found the net in five of their last seven meetings, a both-teams-to-score bet at 1.84 odds appears reasonable. Lastly, our anticipation includes at least one team scoring a minimum of two goals in this fixture.