Cliftonville vs Crusaders tips and predictions

Crusaders to ask questions

This could well be one of those encounters where Crusaders just do enough to get the result and they're certain to be asked some questions by this Cliftonville outfit.

After a number of less than dominant outings, the hosts might be wanting better returns here. Cliftonville's defence at home has not been watertight. Some of their performances have shown some fallibility. They conceded two or more goals in 6 of their last 10 home matches so they are going to have to tidy things up before this one.

Crusaders have won 11 of their last 19 away matches. Impressively, they've scored at least once in 18 of their last 19 away fixtures and if they deliver their impressive best they can be a real nuisance here. In defence they have also posted some good numbers. They've kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 20 away matches. Whatever happens it should be a decent clash and the evidence laid out suggests the away win is the best pick.

Of course they might end up sharing the spoils. Most previews are saying that both sides can get in on the act as they could be well matched. It isn't a strong view and it might not be that exciting but the BTTS No looks a bit more tempting for this encounter.

The head-to-head shows that Cliftonville have only won once in the last 11 matches between these teams.