vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Linfield are second with 15 points after six rounds: five wins and just one defeat, 7 goals scored and 4 conceded. At home they have won three times and lost once in four games, 4 goals scored and 4 conceded. Their last five outings have all been wins, the most recent coming in the latest round. Crusaders FC are seventh with 9 points from six rounds: three wins, no draws and three defeats, 10 goals scored and 12 conceded. Away from home the record is one win and two defeats in three games, 4 goals scored and 7 conceded. Their last five matches produced three wins and two defeats, with a defeat in the most recent round. The competition average is 2.62 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.