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Coleraine vs Crusaders Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Saturday, the Northern Ireland Premiership sees a gripping encounter as Coleraine host Crusaders at The Showgrounds. This match, set to start at 14:00, marks the fourth round of the league where stakes and spirits are expected to be high.

Coleraine, under the guidance of Oran Kearney, sits 6th in the league with 46 points and has shown resilience in recent matches. Their last game ended in a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Linfield away at Windsor Park. They've been consistent scorers on home turf, averaging 1.5 goals per game while conceding just 0.67 goals per game in home conditions.

Crusaders, led by Stephen Baxter and currently positioned higher up at 4th with 61 points, have had slightly better form than their hosts recently; they've secured two wins from their last three games including a recent victory over Cliftonville with a scoreline of 2-1 at Seaview. When playing away from home this season they've managed to net an average of 1.8 goals per match while keeping their defense tight by conceding only about 0.8 goals on average.

The last time these two teams met was also this season on March16th where it ended level (1-1) showcasing how evenly matched these sides can be when facing off against each other.

Bet

Considering both teams’ performance metrics and scoring averages along with current odds provided for this matchup; "Away Win" seems like a value bet here given that Crusaders have better overall form compared to Coleraine having won more head-to-head matches recently (3 out of last five). With odds sitting attractively at around 2 for an Away Win versus 3 for Home Win or Draw which is higher (3), betting on Crusaders could potentially offer good returns based upon their superior league position and scoring consistency especially when playing away.