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Northern Ireland Premiership Round 14 Saturday, 31 October 2026 FT
Limavady UnitedHomeWLDDL
1:4Half-time 0:0
Crusaders FCAwayLLLLW
462430
Limavady United winDrawCrusaders FC win
Kick-off
Sat 31 Oct
Expected goals
3.23
1.79 : 1.44
Favourite
46%
Limavady United
Over 2.5 goals
62%
model chance
Both teams to score
64%
model chance
Prices compared
5
in the odds table

Limavady United vs Crusaders FC betting odds by bookmaker

Bookmaker1X2Over 2.5Under 2.5BTTS yesBTTS no
1xBet2.063.582.931.492.301.462.50Bet
22Bet1.953.683.111.462.381.442.56Bet
BC.Game1.973.753.101.522.401.452.44Bet
Betwinner2.093.783.061.542.381.502.50Bet
Melbet2.093.783.061.542.381.502.50Bet

Best price in each column is marked. Lines move; the bookmaker page shows the current one.

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Limavady United to win partner prices

The top 1X2 prices for Limavady United vs Crusaders FC are 2.09 for Limavady United at Betwinner, 3.78 for the draw at Betwinner and 3.11 for Crusaders FC at 22Bet.

Shopping the three best prices lifts the payout to 93.9%; one bookmaker on its own returns roughly 94 to 96% on a match like this.

On the goal markets, over 2.5 pays 1.54 (Betwinner) and under 2.5 2.40 (BC.Game); both teams to score yes pays 1.50 (Betwinner) and no 2.56 (22Bet).

Each row of the table is one bookmaker and the green cell is the top price in that column. A Bet button means a partner link that we count; rows without one are there for comparison.

76%

Our prediction

Limavady United or Crusaders FC (no draw)
StrongExpected goals 1.79 : 1.44-5.4% against the best price
Goal lineOver 2.5 goals
62% chance1.54
BTTSBoth teams to score
64% chance1.50
Goal lineOver 1.5 goals
83% chance1.20fair
ScorelineCorrect score 1-1
10% chance9.80fair
Half-time / full-timeHalf-time Limavady United, full-time Limavady United
28% chance3.53fair
First halfFirst-half goal
77% chance1.31fair

Limavady United v Crusaders FC head to head

1Limavady United wins
0Draws
0Crusaders FC wins
  • 12 Sep 26Crusaders FC1:2Limavady United

1 meeting since coverage began, 3 goals in total: Limavady United scored 2, Crusaders FC scored 1.

Limavady United vs Crusaders FC prediction

Limavady United vs Crusaders FC prediction and best bet

The Limavady United vs Crusaders FC prediction leans to Limavady United: 46% against 31% for Crusaders FC, with 24% left for the draw, in the Northern Ireland Premiership on Saturday, 31 October 2026.

The goal expectancy is 3.23 in total, split 1.79 to Limavady United and 1.44 to Crusaders FC. From that pair the grid gives over 2.5 goals 62% and both teams to score 64%.

One score grid produces every chance here: the 1X2 split, the goal lines, BTTS and the scorelines all come from the same pair of expected goals.

Limavady United or Crusaders FC (no draw) is the main selection, rated 76%. At 1.24 with Melbet the market prices it at 81%, against 76% from the model.

At that price the market already expects this result, so the selection is a probable outcome rather than value. The goal lines carry the better return on Limavady United vs Crusaders FC.

Over the last 5 matches Limavady United stand at 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats; Crusaders FC show 1 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats in 5.

Limavady United vs Crusaders FC over 2.5 goals, BTTS and correct score

Under 2.5 goals is rated 38% and under 3.5 60%; on the other side over 1.5 stands at 83% and over 2.5 at 62%.

Over 2.5 goals is the goals selection at 62%; Betwinner pay 1.54.

Both teams to score is 64%: Limavady United find the net in 83% of simulated matches and Crusaders FC in 76%. Limavady United keep a clean sheet 24% of the time and Crusaders FC 17%.

Both teams to score is the stronger side of the BTTS market at 64%.

The most likely scoreline is 1-1 at 10.2%, followed by 2-1 (9.1%) and 1-2 (7.3%).

With the top scoreline at 10.2%, correct score stays a long-odds market for Limavady United vs Crusaders FC; the goal lines above back the same view with steadier returns.

Half-time / full-time: half-time Limavady United, full-time Limavady United is the top combination at 28%. The model gives the first half 45% of the goals, which puts a first-half goal at 77%.

Every market rated for Limavady United vs Crusaders FC

Every chance below comes from the same score grid as the 46% / 24% / 31% split above, with the best bookmaker price where one exists and the fair price otherwise; the green bar marks the strongest line in each group.

Match result

Limavady United to win46%2.09
Draw24%3.78
Crusaders FC to win31%3.11
Limavady United, draw no bet60%fair 1.67
Crusaders FC, draw no bet40%fair 2.49

Double chance

Limavady United or draw69%1.35
Crusaders FC or draw55%1.70
Limavady United or Crusaders FC (no draw)76%1.24

Goals

Over 0.5 goals96%fair 1.04
Over 1.5 goals83%fair 1.20
Over 2.5 goals62%1.54
Over 3.5 goals40%fair 2.48
Over 4.5 goals23%fair 4.44
Under 1.5 goals17%fair 5.99
Under 2.5 goals38%2.40
Under 3.5 goals60%fair 1.68

BTTS

Both teams to score64%1.50
Not both teams to score36%2.56

Halves

First-half goal77%fair 1.31
Over 1.5 first-half goals43%fair 2.35
Second-half goal83%fair 1.20

Team goals

Limavady United to score83%fair 1.20
Crusaders FC to score76%fair 1.31
Limavady United clean sheet24%fair 4.22
Crusaders FC clean sheet17%fair 5.99
Limavady United to win to nil22%fair 4.59
Crusaders FC to win to nil15%fair 6.49

Odd or even

Odd number of goals50%fair 2.00
Even number of goals50%fair 2.00

Most likely scores

1-110.2%
2-19.1%
1-27.3%
1-07.1%
2-26.6%
2-06.3%

Half-time / full-time

Limavady United / Limavady United28.3%
Crusaders FC / Crusaders FC18.2%
Draw / Limavady United14.5%
Draw / Draw12.3%
Draw / Crusaders FC10.5%

Questions about Limavady United vs Crusaders FC

Who is favourite in Limavady United vs Crusaders FC?

The model gives Limavady United the best chance at 46%, with the draw at 24%. Under 50% the favourite fails to win more often than it wins, which is why the double chance is the safer line here.

What is the correct score prediction for Limavady United vs Crusaders FC?

1-1 is the most likely scoreline at 10.2%. The probability is spread across many results, so over 2.5 goals at 62% backs the same picture with less variance.

Limavady United vs Crusaders FC both teams to score: yes or no?

The BTTS yes line is rated 64%. Limavady United find the net in 83% of simulated matches and Crusaders FC in 76%.

What time does Limavady United vs Crusaders FC kick off?

Limavady United vs Crusaders FC starts at 15:00 UTC on Saturday, 31 October 2026, shown in your local time once the page loads. The live score runs on the page and every tip is graded after the final whistle.

Our pick, Limavady United v Crusaders FCLimavady United or Crusaders FC (no draw), 76%
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