The match of 12th round between Linfield и Crusaders FC took place at Windsor Park on 23 October 2017, Monday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (12 September 2017) and ended with the victory of Crusaders FC with a score 2-1.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points.
Linfield is in the TOP-4 with 21 points. This is the 10th of 22 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 5 points (Linfield can score 36 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 10 points (36 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Linfield and can score 30 points. The goal difference is 22:8. The Linfield defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Crusaders FC takes the 5th position in the league table with 19 points. This is the 9th of 22 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Crusaders FC can score 39 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 2 points (39 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Crusaders FC and can score 30 points. The goal difference is 25:10. In addition, the Crusaders FC offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. The Crusaders FC defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Linfield Stats
The team scored 21 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, zero draws and 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 19-11. The average number of goals is 1.9. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.5.
Crusaders FC Stats
The team scored 21 points when playing away in 9 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, zero draws и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 26-15. The average number of goals is 2.89. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.5.